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Contests assured in upcoming races By Lib Stewart TURN CLOCKS FORWARD SUNDAY, MARCH 13 - 2 AM

Special meeting called to consider annexing 125 acres By Loretta Cozart A special meeting was called for Tuesday, March 8 at 5 p.m. for a motion to adopt a Resolution directing the city clerk to investigate a Voluntary Contiguous Annexation Petition for property located near 102 Woodlake Parkway in Kings Mountain. There are 92.677 acres in Cleveland County and an additional 33.127 acres in Gaston County.

The request to annex was received from Michael Eugene Bumgardner, II, Rebecca Cashion Bumgardner, Faylene Falls Voet, Michael Eugene Bumgardner, and William Zura Cashion, Jr. The property is in Cleveland County and being identified Parcel #12661, and Parcel #12656 and Gaston County Property identified as Parcel #154966 and consisting of approximately 125.804 acres. The notice for the special called meeting was shared by the city on Friday, March 4 at 4:35 p.m.

KM City Council schedules four public hearings By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain City Council met on February 22 to conduct the business of the city. Discussed were budget items, four public hearings, and authorization of the city manager to execute right-of-way and easement agreements, among other items. Four Public Hearings were scheduled for Tuesday,

March 29, at 6:00 p.m. The first Public Hearing is to consider a request from South Oak Partners, LLC to rezone property located on S. Battleground Avenue and consisting of 1.53 acres from Auto Urban Commercial (AU) to Suburban Residential (SR) – Case No. Z-22-1. D. The second Public Hearing scheduled is to consider a request from Morris Family Holdings, LLC to rezone property between David Baptist Church Road and Stony Point Road and consisting of See HEARINGS, Page 8A

BASS TOURNAMENTS scheduled for Moss Lake By Loretta Cozart At their February 22 regular meeting, Kings Mountain City Council approved several bass fishing tournaments throughout the year. The requested events had been approved by the Moss Lake Commission. All boats are required to have proper Moss Lake permits, state registrations, and insurance. The events approved were:

• A Thursday Night Bass Tournament, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. was approved beginning March 17, then every Thursday night until October 13, 2022. A final Fish Off is scheduled on October 22. This is a non-profit event. • Cleveland Masonic Lodge #202 received approval to host a Charity Bass Fishing Tournament on April 30, from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Eaton Bass Masters Club got approval to host a nonprofit event on August 13 from 3:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Contests are assured in the city council race for the Ward 2 and Ward 3 seats held by Mike Butler and Tommy Hawkins, 11 people are vying for 4 seats open on the school board and 4 people are seeking the two seats open on the county board of commissioners as candidate filing ended Friday at noon. Patty Hall, 111 Stowe Acres Road, is running against Butler, who has filed for a 5th 4-year term. Jim Larson, 102 N. Gaston Street, is running against Tommy Hawkins, who is seeking a 4th four-year term

on city council. At-large city councilman David Allen is running unopposed for his seat as are Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman, R-Cleveland, who is seeing a fourth term and NC House Rep. for Cleveland County Tim Moore, and Rep. Kelly Hastings. Moore also serves as Speaker of the NC House of Representatives. Senator Ted Alexander, R, will seek a third term representing the 4th Senate District seat. The Primary election is scheduled May 17. If a second Primary is needed it will be on July 5 with the general election scheduled

publicans, are challenging incumbent Republicans Deb Hardin and Doug Bridges in the Primary. Voters at the. The Primary will determine which two candidates will be on the ballots in November. Jeff Gregory of Cleveland County was one of 7 people filing for the US House District 10 Congressional seat. Seventy-six candidates filed for local, county, US Senate, US House, Court of Appeals and NC Supreme Court Associate justices during the filing period from Feb. 24-March 4.

Nov. 8. In the board of education race, Meghan Hoppes, Democrat, is challenging the three incumbent Democrats Philip Glover, Coleman Hunt, and Dena Green in the Primary while Republicans in the Primary are Aaron Bridges, incumbent Danny Blanton, Annette Fain, Ronnie Grigg, Dale Riviere, Walter Scott Spurling and Glenda Womack, all Republicans. The Primary voters will determine candidates on the ballots in November. In the board of commissioner’s race David White and Malarie Thompson, Re-

Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame announces first class of inductions The Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame announced its inaugural class of inductees Wednesday, March 2, and what an impressive list of inductees it is. Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson, both natives of Shelby, highlight the first class. Joining Scruggs and Gibson are legendary disc jockey Hugh Dover, who worked at both local stations WOHS, in Shelby and WKMT in Kings Mountain, Bobby Rogers, owner of Bobby’s Records and Rogers Theatre, Kings Mountain native and renowned record producer See FAME, Page 8A

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KM gets $350,000 in state grants By Loretta Cozart North Carolina’s Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) distributed more than $330 million in directed grants to local governments and community organizations in the last 10 days. More than 170 entities across North Carolina received funds in this first round of grant disbursements. Two grants were allocated for City of Kings Mountain. One for $250,000 was from the Department of Public Safety. The second grant is for $100,000 from OSBM. The press release did not indicate the purpose of these grants and, as of publication, the city has not responded to our request for See GRANTS, Page 5A

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Progress is being made at the old McGill’s Esso gas station at 100 E. King Street in Kings Mountain. The building has been secured, with a new wall and a locking door at the back of the building. Windows resembling glass

garage doors have been added in front of the old service bays, but inside the garage doors remain intact. With the new paint, the station draws the eye to drivers by. The station is one of only three remaining Standard Oil Stations in the nation and Young has done an exem-

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■ OBITUARIES

Wilma Ruth Dotson

Gerald Edward Payne

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Wilma Ruth Lawter Dotson, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Wilma was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1939 to the late Ida Ruth Edwards Lawter and Farris Lawter in Polk County, North Carolina. She was the fifth of nine children. In 1955, she was introduced to the love of her life, Dewey Dotson. From the first day that they met, they were inseparable. Wilma and Dewey married on December 18, 1956. Wilma was a homemaker and dedicated mother to their 2 children, Ricky and Tony. Her family was her greatest joy. She especially loved being “Mema” to her 3 grandchildren, Jeff, Kim and Shelby. She loved making sure everyone was uncomfortably full at each meal with her delicious cooking and baking, most notably her strawberry preserves, chicken and dumplings and lemon meringue pie. She loved playing Rolly-bat in the backyard, watching the deer and birds from her window and listening to gospel music. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband, Dewey Dotson; son Tony Dotson; sister Janice Graham; brother Roger Lawter; grandson Jeffrey Dotson; granddaughters Kimberly (Larry) and Shelby (Aaron) and numerous family members and friends. She was predeceased in death by her eldest son, Ricky; sisters Betty Jean Pierce and Jewel Wisnant; and brothers Joseph “Bo” Lawter, Farris “Jack” Lawter, Charles “Smug” Lawter and Billy “Cab” Lawter. A private graveside service will be held at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Wilma’s honor to the American Cancer Society. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Gerald Edward Payne, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 25, 2021 at his home in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Cherokee County, NC, son of the late Floyd T. and Bernice Drinnon Payne and was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Dean Payne and two nephews, Tim and Ken Payne. Gerald graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1974 after which he began his career at Eaton Corp where he retired. He was an avid Nascar fan and loved to fish in his spare time. He is survived by his niece: Robin Payne Pickett and husband Kevin; nephew: Mark Payne; several great nieces and nephew and beloved cousins. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Grover Cemetery with Pastor Alan Sailors officiating. Internment will be held in Grover Cemetery, Grover, NC. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Friends of Crowders Mountain needs volunteers The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. invites volunteers for trailwork and/ or litter pickup on Saturday, March 19. Meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC at 8:30 a.m.; finish at noon. Tools, snacks, and water will be provided. Dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring any necessary medications. Trailwork days are heat index(90+) and weather(rain, snow, strong wind, lightning, storms) dependent. Please see facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn or www. friendsofcrowders.com If questions, contact the park office at 704-853-5375.

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Cleveland County S C H O O L S

Kindergarten Orientation Day March 18 By Loretta Cozart Kindergarten Orientation Day (K-Day) will be held on March 18 at the elementary schools. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the parent program will follow from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Call your elementary school today for additional information about the orientation. Although each school will hold an orientation session, kindergarten registration will be held online and will become available by March 18 as well. To enroll in kindergarten children must be five years of age by August 31, 2022. A health assessment form, Immunization records, and a birth certificate is required.

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On March 1, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and Community Interdiction Team, along Gaston County Police Department conducted a vehicle stop on South Lafayette Street in Cleveland County after a lengthy joint investigation on a local methamphetamine dealer. According to CCSO, “The dealer, Bryan Keith Heavner, is responsible for distributing large amounts of methamphetamine and other narcotics throughout

BRYAN KEITH HEAVNER the region. This investigation shows the importance of networking with other agencies to aid in getting

drug dealers off the streets and away from the good people of our counties.” During the investigation, the following evidence was seized: 2,064 grams Methamphetamine, 57 grams of Fentanyl, seven grams of heroin, 2.5 grams of cocaine, 7.8 grams of oxycodone, 12.6 grams of hydrocodone, one handgun, and $829.00 U.S. currency. The street value of the seized drugs is approximately $100,000. Bryan Keith Heavner, 52, of 340 Country Land

Lane, Vale, NC was charged with trafficking methamphetamine and opium, with no bond. This is an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be forth coming. The Sheriff’s Office takes complaints of drug sales very seriously. Sheriff Norman requests that anyone with information on drug dealers in their neighborhood contact the Vice/ Narcotics Division at 704484-4987.

Update on GCPD Dallas shooting O n Wednesday February 23, at about 9:30 pm, the Gaston County Police responded to 803 Limerick Drive, near Dallas, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Community Policing Officers located a subject who had sustained a gunshot wound. Kevin Lawrence Frazier Jr. was involved in a disturbance involving his family

members. Family members fled the incident and sought shelter in a vehicle in the driveway. Montre Donnell Suber arrived at this point in time. As Mr. Suber arrived at the residence, Mr. Frazier charged at Mr. Suber’s vehicle. Mr. Suber was in fear for his life. Based on this, he produced a firearm and shot Mr. Frazier. Mr. Frazier sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported to Caro-

mont Regional Medical Center. emergency surgery was required. Although the wounds were not life threatening, Mr. Frazier was placed in a medically induced coma for approximately 48 hours. Detectives were finally able to interview Mr. Frazier yesterday. Gaston County Police Detectives worked with the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office throughout the investigation. Based on the circumstances sur-

rounding this incident, it was determined Mr. Suber acted in self-defense and there will be no charges related to the shooting. Family members who were involved in the initial incident were referred the Gaston County Magistrate’s Office for charges and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office for a domestic violation protection order. There was no further information released.

for court. MARCH 2: Laura Shanice Truesdale, 32, Shelby, larceny, $5,000 unsecured bond. CITATIONS FEB. 20: Brian Shane Williams, 31, Bessemer City, revoked driver’s license. FEB. 24: Thomas James Morgan, 29, Bessemer City, no operator’s license, no number plate attached to vehicle. FEB. 25: Keynota Smith, 44, 102 S. Carpenter Street, revoked license, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. FEB. 27: Marco Hernandez, 27, 602 Charles St. 4, no driver’s license, displaying white lights on rear of vehicle. FEB. 28: Norega Kevin Anth Watkins, 23, 518 N. Watterson Street, revoked license, expired tag. FEB. 28: David Julian McCloskey, 59, 143 Yar-

bro Road 16, expired tag, no vehicle inspection. FEB. 28: Ruby Galish Bell, 42, 213 Parrish Drive, speeding, careless driving, failure to produce driver’s license. MARCH 1: Latoya Elaine Perry, 120 Compact School Road, expired tag. INCIDENTS FEB. 25: A resident of Lake Montonia Road reported a vehicle break-in and theft of currency. FEB. 28: Walmart, Shelby Road, reported larceny of $153.29 of merchandise FEB. 28: Cash Pro Pawn, 101 S. Battleground Ave., reported a customer presented $650 in stolen property for the purpose of gaining US currency. MARCH 1: A resident of Grover reported financial card fraud.

■ POLICE ARRESTS FEB. 24: Laura Nicole Wells, 39, 224 Morris Street, failure to appear, driving while license revoked, failure to appear, fictitious plate, $500 secured bond. FEB. 25: Sherry Pauline Sisk, 29, Bessemer City, resist, delay, obstruct, citation. FEB. 25: Daion Marquise Brown, 30, 128-202 Kings Oak Circle, DWI, no operator’s license, $5,000 unsecured bond. FEB. 25: Trenton Jacob Rhea, 27, 203 East Gold Street, felony second degree kidnapping, breaking, and entering motor vehicle, felony; assault, no bond. FEB. 26: Nickie Lee Hayes Jr., 50, 604 Mauney Avenue, failure to appear, driving while license revoked, $5,000 secured bond. FEB. 27: Shanell Maire Arzuaga, 32, Shelby, DWI,

speeding, failure to heed blue light, $2,500 unsecured bond. FEB. 28; Brittany Nicole Dixon, 29, 1910 Shelby Road, larceny, possession stolen goods, $1,000 secured bond. FEB. 28: David Scott Noblett, 40, 824 Second Street, communicating threats, $1,000 secured bond. MARCH 1: Melisha Dawn Cook, 49, 825 Floyd Street, passenger flee accident, simple possession Schedule III, simple possession Schedule 4, $4,500 unsecured bond. MARCH 1: Cartisa Kay Lackey, 50, 303 West Mountain Street I, failure to appear, driving while license revoked, failure to appear, no vehicle insurance $1,000 secured bond. MARCH 1: Joseph Walter Reynolds, 52, 608 Hillside Drive, driving while license revoked, DWI, hold

Masks become optional in state agencies March 7 On March 1, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order No. 253 and announced masks would become optional at state agencies on Monday, March 7. However, agencies may continue to require masks in high-risk settings. According to the press release, the decision was based on improving trends with COVID-19 and stated that masks would become optional in most state agencies and facilities beginning March 7. This coincides with updates to guidance from state health officials based on the emerging science and evidence to best protect North Carolinians. “COVID-19 levels are declining rapidly, and we have vaccinations, boosters, and effective treatments that are making this step possible,” Governor Roy Cooper said. “This

virus is still causing serious illness and death mostly in unvaccinated people and the best way to protect yourself is to get vaccinated and boosted.” Under Executive Order No. 253, the Office of State Human Resources has updated policies for face coverings for state government agencies that are part of

the Governor’s cabinet. Agency heads may require face coverings in settings that they determine to be high-risk including long term care facilities, correctional facilities, homeless shelters, and health care facilities, and federal regulations continue to require masks in certain facilities. Requirements remain

in place that employees who are not vaccinated must be tested for COVID-19 at least once a week. Beginning March 7, employees may use athome rapid antigen tests to meet the testing requirements in addition to PCR tests.

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Project South update By Loretta Cozart City of Kings Mountain announced at their February 22 city council meeting that there is a community meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. for a drop-in meeting at the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center at 909 E. King Street in Kings Mountain. Staff, engineers, and con-

sultants will be available to meet individually with anyone that has questions or needs more information regarding the proposed sewer system and natural gas expansion project. According to the city, letters were to have gone out on February 25. Project South is the new proposed sewer system for the Dixon community that

impacts property owners from the Dixon Community to the South Carolina State line and extends into Grover. Natural Gas infrastructure will also be part of the utility expansion into this area using a different route than sewer. Property owners impacted should have received notification of surveys by Tuesday, March 8.

Last weekend to see “Deliver Us From Mama” at Joy Performance Center This is the last weekend to see Kings Mountain Little Theatre’s comedy, “Deliver Us From Mama,” directed by Amy Hardin. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 11, and March 12 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, March 13 at 3:00 pm. Priority is given to season members, who can make a reservation to attend a performance. All others may purchase tickets at the box

office or online at www.kmlt. org. Ticket prices are $15 for

Glass windows at the front of the old garage bays modernize the look while paying homage to the original use of the building.

adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Reserved seating not claimed at least 10 minutes before show time are subject to release for purchase by others seeking tickets. Season members may make reservations by calling the theater at 704-730-9408 and leaving a message or send a request to us at tickets@kmlt.org.

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The back wall of the building was structurally unsound and had to be rebuilt to add a door and secure the building.

PROGRESS From Page 1A business in Kings Mountain. The plan was to have the entire station dried in and secured in December to early January. According to Young, “That way, we can keep the property secure. Once that happens, we can do the necessary work inside and that shouldn’t take too much time. Hopefully, I’ll be done by March. That is the goal.”

Community Lenten Services continue The ministers of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association is hosting Lenten services again this year. The theme for the services is “Personalities Around the Cross.” The services will continue each Wednesday at 12 noon during Lent on the following

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dates:Wednesday, March 9: First Baptist Church - Rev. Bruce Gwyn, Pastor of Central United Methodist Church will speak on “Barabbas: Jesus Died in My Place.” Wednesday, March 16: Boyce Memorial ARP Church - Rev. Ron Caulder, Pastor of Eastside Baptist will bring the message on “Simon of Cyrene: Suffering May Lead to Blessing.” Wednesday, March 23: Eastside Baptist Church - Dr. John (Chip) Sloan will speak on “Mary the Mother of Jesus: The Depth of a Mother’s Love.” Wednesday, March 30: Peoples Baptist Church - Rev. William Thompson, President of William Thompson Ministers will bring the message on “The Thief on the Cross: The Way of Salvation.” Wednesday, April 6: Bethlehem Baptist Church - Dr. Robert Patrick, Pastor of Boyce Memorial Presbyterian Church will bring the message on “Joseph of Arimathea: Giving Our Service for Christ.” Because of covid, there will be no fellowship meals following the services as in the past.

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OPINION Pieces of Kings Mountain History TODAY’S QUOTE:

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. – Jim Rohn

Often when I write my Pieces column, much research has LORETTA been done COZART prior to publishing the story. Such is the case in this week’s column; however, this time I was not the person doing the research. This week’s story comes from research done by Martha Baker Rudisill who provided research on Philip Sylvanus Baker (18481907) an early textile pioneer in Kings Mountain, that she shared it with the KM Historical Museum. As a child, Anvil Knit was just down Linwood Road from North Piedmont Avenue. Once you crossed the railroad tracks, there was a mill on the right that was used as storage by Craftspun Yarns. The mill burned in 1973, while I was a student at Kings Mountain Junior High School. After the fire, students walked

home past the mill to see the scene for ourselves. It was a smoldering mess and the smell of smoke and ash hung in the area for days. I learned later that the mill was first known as the Lula Mill, according to Martha Rudisill’s research. While I can’t speak to all the names this mill had over time, it started out as the Lula Mill in 1900. Around 1908, W. A. Mauney bought it after Philip S. Baker’s death and renamed it the Phenix Mill. In time, Crafspun Yarns used the property for storage. Below is the research Rudisill surmised on the origin of the name of the Lula Cotton Mill in Kings Mountain. “I have tried to find why P. S. Baker named the cotton mill that he founded in Kings Mountain in 1900 the Lula Cotton Mill. The other cotton mills in Kings Mountain that were named for ladies (Cora, Bonnie, Mar-

the name Lula Baker on Ancestry, I found a death certificate for Lula A. Baker (full name - Lula Anna Belle Baker), born 25 Oct 1871 in Gaston County, NC. She died in Lincoln County 30 Aug 1924. Her parents were Auston Grover and Susan Lynch. Lula was married to John David Baker

On Friday, March 4, at 4:35 p.m., City of Kings Mountain emailed the Herald notice that a Special Meeting had been called for the Kings Mountain City Council on February 8 at 5 p.m. to consider a voluntary annexation petition for approximately 125-acres of land located nearest to 102 Woodlake Parkway Drive in Kings Mountain. According to the city council’s meetings and agendas page on cityofkm. com, this is the fourth Special Meeting called by city council in 2022, if you consider the Project South Community Meeting. Technically, the notice was sent out two-days and 25 minutes prior to the meeting, considering business days only. Special Meetings in North Carolina are regulated under open meetings law requirements for all public bodies. If a public body meets at some time or place other than that shown on its regular meeting schedule, or if the public body does not meet on a regular schedule, it must give special meeting notice. Each of these forms of notice must occur at least forty-eight hours before the meeting. Such a notice sets out the time, place, and purpose of the meeting and is provided in

three ways. • First, it must be posted on the principal bulletin board of the public body (or on the meeting room door if there is no principal bulletin board). • Second, it must be mailed, emailed, or delivered to any person who has made a written request for notice of special meetings. • Third, it must be posted on the website of the public body if it has one. Technically, the city did give notice to the Herald regarding this Special Meeting; however, the paper is weekly publication that comes out on Wednesdays. Therefore, it was technically impossible for the Herald to share this information with the public prior to Tuesday’s meeting. The Herald then checked the classifieds for the Star and found no record of the notice of a Special Meeting in that publication either. Lastly, the Herald checked the cityofkm. com website and the city’s Facebook page to see if notice was posted. No such notices regarding this Special Meeting were found. However, the agenda for the Special Meeting had been posted under the City Council Agenda Center. The public’s right to attend meetings of public

One son (Hugh - age 16) was working in a cotton mill. In the 1920 census they had five sons & two daughters living with them - listed as farming.” “When I researched the family of John David Baker, I found that he and P. S. Baker were cousins. John David’s father was See PIECES, Page 5A

PHILIP S. BAKER (Photo provided by Martha Baker Rudisill grace, etc.) were named for the wives or daughters of the founders. This was not the case for the Lula Mill. Philip’s two wives had the names Sarah Jane and Selena Ellen. His daughters were Sarah Selena (Sallie), Lillian Leola, and Jessie Pearl. Two of his sons married in the 1890’s. The names of their wives were Sallie V. (Henry) and Martha Jane (Rufus).” “When I searched

Transparency essential to local government By Loretta Cozart

(1867-1938) in 1890. John and Lula are buried in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Lincoln County. In the 1900 federal census they were living in Lincoln County and had three sons; John was listed as a farmer. In 1910 they had seven sons and one daughter; John was still farming.

bodies represents a strong policy in favor of transparency in local government decision making. Compliance with the notice requirements is an essential element of providing the mandated access. Mayor Neisler defended the city’s decision to hold this Special Meeting in an interview Monday saying, “I am always in favor of Economic Development for our city and the city followed the letter of the law by giving two days’ notice.” The city has a website and could have posted notice on their website. The city has a Facebook page and could have posted the notice there, as it did for the Public Hearing for Project South. Running notices in local papers is the least the city could have done. The city did not. Did City of Kings Mountain follow the letter of the law allowing ample notice of this Special Meeting? Yes, but barely. Could it do better by adopting a stronger policy of transparency and allowing community participation? Definitely. Giving the public the opportunity to participate in decision making for the city is essential to transparency of local government.

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How much is freedom worth? In America we pursue the occupation of our choice. That doesn’t mean we always like our jobs but we can choose to pursue another career or several Glenn Mollette different Guest Editorial careers. We can choose our state, community, and house. That doesn’t mean we can easily afford to live where we choose but we are free to pursue life in another neighborhood if we want to work toward such a move. We change our lives if we have the desire and the will power. People make choices every day regarding health, habits and lifestyles. Some choose to develop themselves further and strive to be better while others may choose to do nothing. You choose your house, your car, your clothes, and your hairstyle (if you have any). You choose what you will do on your days off from work or during your retirement years. You choose if you retire or if you just keep on working until the end. Often, we may feel as if we don’t have choices and that we are stuck in a rut. Chances are we made choices that put us there. We have to make tough choices to climb out of the rut. We can easily become

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disabled physically, financially and domestically which will significantly limit our choices. Because of health, money, and maybe even age, our choices are often very limited. Most of the time, even when we have limitations, we can find freedom of choice. The bottom line is we live in America and we cherish our freedom. We should remember our history and the great sacrifices made by so many. We should never take for granted the unimaginable hardships endured by the early settlers and every generation that has fought wars and lost tens of thousands of men and women in wars to keep our sacred and blessed freedom. In his 1961 State of the Union address, President John F. Kennedy reminded us that every generation of Americans has had to win its freedom. We will never stay free unless we are willing to fight and sacrifice to keep our freedom. How much is freedom worth? The brave people of Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are showing the world what freedom is worth. Their lives. While many of the young and aged are exiting Ukraine, President Zelenskyy and thousands are risking their lives to keep Ukraine free from the aggression of Russia and the evil of Vladimir Putin. Putin is not our friend or a friend to the free world. His path to conquer Ukraine is an Adolph

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1935 MARGRACE MILL TEAM - The 1935 Margrace Mill baseball learn included many of the legends of Kings Mountain sports. The team competed in the highly competitive American Textile League. Front row, left to right, business manager C.C. “Shorty” Edens, pitcher Horace Styers, catcher Jake Early, shortstop Robert Allen, third baseman Bill Huffstetler, batboy C.C. Edens Jr., first baseman-field manager Hugh “Red” Ormand, and centerfielder Coman Falls. Back row, catcher-outfielder Carodine Moss, pitcher Willie Grice, pitcher W.J. Fulkerson, pitcher Howard Pursley, second baseman Skinny Jenkins, right fielder Red Layton, catcher Ralph Mitchem, and scorekeeper Happy McDaniel. The man in the background was one of the team’s fans, Wash Layton.

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was their great-grandfather, Joseph Baker, Jr., who inherited the Baker homestead in Gaston County, near Crouse.” “I do not know why P. S. chose to name his mill Lula - perhaps he and his cousin John David were close friends. Could John David have been named for P. S.’s grandfather, John Baker? Maybe P. S.’s son Henry and John David were close - they were close in age. Of course, the mill

could have been named for a Lula who didn’t have the Baker name. Or maybe Philip just liked the name “Lula” - wish I could ask him for the answer to this family mystery.” “The old Phoenix Mill in Kings Mtn. was destroyed by fire on 12 Feb. 1973. Former Craftspun Yams plant - was being used as a warehouse. Bales of cotton and polyester fabric were stored there. Fire may

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have been caused by spontaneous combustion - loss of more than 2 million dollars. The building was demolished after the fire.” So, Martha Rudisill patiently researched to determine why the mill was named Lula. And, as best as I can tell she got as close as anyone can so long after the fact. For decades it was assumed the mill was named for Philip S. Baker’s wife. Not so. One hundred and twenty-two years after the naming, this is the most reasonable explanation I have heard so far. Thank you, Martha, for helping us unravel the mystery.

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Raging Insanity Part Deux I ’ v e o f t e n stated there was no intelligent life in Washington DC, but Roger R. I was Woodard, ThD. w r o n g . Senior Pastor Family Worship The reCenter g i m e c u r rently in power is intelligent, just diabolical, evil and anti-American. When you impose sanctions on Russia but exempt the most powerful

weapon that would truly hurt, oil. At the same time use Russia to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran in order to get their oil, that truly is raging insanity. Especially when we have more oil than both of them and enforce a crushing energy crisis for us and our allies. This is intentional and evil to force us to buy expensive electric vehicles. Jen Psaki and Pete Buttigieg state it clearly, we have no intention in fixing the US industry by opening our

oil production. They are killing jobs and our economy to bring us all to dependence on government’s plan for us. Currently they are only trying to mitigate the issue to get by November. Intentional, purposeful, evil and hoping the voting public is dumb enough to ignore it and re-elect them. It is obvious Washington has become our rulers and the enemy of the people. They just don’t care what we think.They plan to plow straight ahead with demonic fa-

naticism. Don’t believe me? Try and change the direction they are taking us. Are we really that dumb? According to the polls at east 37% are. You may say, you are a man of God and what does this have to with the Bible? I am a man of God, and it has plenty to do with the Bible! (Revelation 13:15b17); “And he had power.....to cause as many as would not worship the beast to be killed. And causes all....to receive a mark in their right hand or

in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he who had the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name”. The number is 666 (vs18). “The World Economic Forum recently published a new 46-page report detailing it’s Orwellian plan to control pretty much everything in your life. The report, called Advancing Digital Agency: The Power of Data Intermediaries describes a digital system that would collect personal data about your

online behavior, purchase history, network usage, medical history, travel history, energy uses, health stats, and more. This data would then be used to determine who can open bank accounts, conduct financial transactions, access insurance, health care treatment, book trips, cross borders, and more”. I’m way over space. Are you ready for this? It’s coming ready or not!

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Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Ave. 704-739-6811 Midview Baptist Church 703 Margrace Road 704-739-6711 Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354 Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

New Beginnings Church of Jesus Christ 541 Crocker Road 704-730-9507 New Bynum Chapel AME Zion Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-2606 New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128 New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

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Gateway Trail 5K Walk & Fun Run this Saturday By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain Gateway Trail’s 5K Walk & Fun Run are scheduled for this Saturday, March 12 at the trailhead. Their10Miler takes place from February 28 to March 11. The 5K Walk & Fun Run on March 12 starts at

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Leaving a Legacy Sr. Project held at Patrick Senior Center Madam Johnsie R. Brevard, founder CEO of Neighbor 2 Neighbor Foundation, Inc. / Historical Societies, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, recently sponsored the Leaving a Legacy Senior Project at the Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain during the month of February. The organization’s mission is to promote the importance of preparing an accurate written record of family roots and to pass on to younger generations photos, relevant information, stories of sacrifices,

and the contributions of their ancestors. “We believe it will save and enhance the youth lives,” said Madam Johnsie R. Brevard. Neighbor 2 Neighbor Foundation, Inc / Historical Societies thanks Walmart Supercenter #1034 in Shelby’s General Manager David Thomas for all the materials, instructor, and researching. The Patrick Senior Center provided the location and the supportive services. Ancestry Partnership provided the services so Madam Johnsie R Bre-

vard could research the participants family Roots. “Neighbor 2 Neighbor Foundation, Inc., would like to thank each of the partners for investing in the lives of our seniors,” Brevard said. “We believe seniors can still make great contributions to today’s society!” The participants of Leaving a Legacy Senior Project were excited to receive priceless information and photos to pass on to their younger generations.

9 a.m., and race packets are available on March 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the trailhead. Participants should wear a mask and stay 6-feet apart. The 10-Miler Virtual Run is from February 28 to March 11 on Quarry Road to the trailhead, Galilee Church Road, and back.

Runners must email their proof of distance and time to starr@finishwelltiming. com before midnight on March 11. Trail events for 2022 include National Trails Day June 4, Story Walk June-July, and their photo contest in October.

Delta Tau news Stephanie Hinson and Valerie Boyd were the 2021 recipients of two awards at the NC DKG Virtual Convention last year. Delta Kappa Gamma is an organization of key women educators. Stephanie and Valerie are members of Delta Tau Chapter in Cleveland County. Stephanie was recognized for the Rising Star Award that honors five members across the state who in their early years of members reflect strong potential of leadership at the chapter and state levels. Valerie was recognized for being one of the members who continually work behind the scenes and contribute to the chapter and the state. One member per region is selected for this prestigious award.

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K9 Veterans Day Sunday By Robin Masters Meyer Sunday, March 13, is K9 Veterans Day. Did you know that all military working dogs are non-commissioned officers? Their rank is always one rank higher than their handler. When I read this, I wanted to know why, so I went in search of the answer. I found that this tradition is in place to maintain order while training and on missions. As a higher-ranking

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(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Star Spangled Recipes,” a cookbook published by American Legion Auxiliary of North Carolina.) CROCK POT PATTIES Ruth Conder 2 lbs. ground beef 1 cup onion chopped ½ cup Cheddar cheese ½ cup cracker crumbs 1 egg, beaten 2 Tbsp. ketchup 2 tbs. evaporated or p lain milk Salt and pepper to taste Mix above ingredients well. Form patties. Roll in flour and brown in frying pan. Drain. 2 cans cream of mushroom soup. Layer mushroom soup with patties in crock pot. Cook on high 3 ½ to 4 hours. EASY CHEESE BALL Carol Lipe 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 pkg. dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise Mix and roll in chopped pecans. BROCCOLI SOUP Libby Murphy 2 cups broccoli, fresh or frozen

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1 1/2 cup strawberries, cut up Chill until almost congealed. Spread on the top of Step 2. Refrigerate. CROCK POT CHICKEN Mary Snow 6-7 fresh or frozen chicken breasts 1 bottle Balsamic Vinaigrette Put chicken in crock pot. Pour dressing over chicken. Cook on low overnight or all day about 8 hours. HONEY GLAZED HAM Cheryl Raper 6 lb. smoked ham 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup honey ¼ cup orange juice concentrate Score ham. Place fat side up on rack in shallow baking dish. Bake in 125-degree oven for about 2 ½ hours. Mix honey, brown sugar and orange juice/ Bake 30 minutes longer basting frequently with honey mixture.

the dog is being treated well within the military. Military dogs are trained to serve and protect their handlers and the platoon. The Department of Defense estimates that these dogs are worth about $100,000. To the handlers and the rest of the platoon these dogs are invaluable. American enemies know the value of these dogs to the military and how fiercely loyal these dogs are to their handlers. They will shoot a military dog first, before shooting the handler or anyone else in the platoon. To honor our military working dogs, I want to tell you about a World War I Veteran by the name of Sergeant Stubby. Sergeant Stubby was born some time in 1916 or 1917, died in his sleep on March 16, 1926, and he is believed to be the very first U.S. Military Dog. He was the official mascot of the U.S. 102nd Infantry Regiment, assigned to the 26th Division. He served for 18 months and participated in seventeen battles on the Western Front. He found and comforted the wounded, saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, and once caught a German soldier by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American soldiers found him. Sergeant Stubby’s actions were well-documented in American newspapers of the time. So how did this little dog end up a hero of World War I? In July 1917, while members of the 102nd Infantry were training at Yale University, Stubby was found wandering around. Corporal Robert Conroy grew found of the dog and when it came time for his outfit to ship out, he hid Stubby on the troop ship and then under his coat as they disembarked the ship in France.

When the commanding officer discovered the dog, Stubby saluted him as he had been trained to in camp, and the commanding officer allowed the dog to stay. Stubby became a celebrity when he returned to the U.S. He marched in, and normally led, parades across the country. He met Presidents Wilson, Coolidge, and Harding and in 1921, was presented a gold medal from the Humane Education Society by General Pershing. Sergeant Stubby began attending Georgetown University Law Center with Conroy in 1921 and became the Georgetown Hoyas team mascot. Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero is a computer-animated family movie about this stray Boston Terrier who eventually became a hero during World War I. The Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Rev-

olution encourages you to take a moment on March 13th to salute the heroes that serve and protect on four legs. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to preserve the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations with nearly 180,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide. These members passionately carry out the timeless mission of promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.dar.org.

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Goveronor Cooper sanctions Russia O n February 28, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 251 in response to GOV. COOPER Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that directs state government agencies and departments to review all existing contracts and operations and to terminate any agreements or operations that directly benefit Russian entities. “The invasion of Ukraine is an attack on a free people. This order sends a strong message and helps ensure no public dollars or operations from North Carolina will benefit Russia and its unjustified aggression,” said

Governor Roy Cooper. “Our state stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they fight courageously against a tyrant to defend their country, their democracy and their freedom.” The Executive Order covers all state government agencies and departments over which the Governor has executive authority, as well as state entities for which the Governor appoints the chief executive or a majority of the board members. Other state entities and local governments in North Carolina are strongly encouraged to adopt similar policies, including divesting from Russian assets to ensure that public dollars and operations do not benefit Russia and avoiding new contracts with Russian entities.

This order includes, but is not limited to: • Alcohol Sales: The North Carolina ABC Commission is directed to review its list of approved products for any produced by Russian Entities and to suspend the approval of such products as quickly as practicable. • Purchase & Contract: The Department of Administration, Division of Purchase & Contract, is directed to terminate any such contracts with Russian entities as quickly as practicable if they are identified. Currently available information from the North Carolina ABC Commission suggests that three alcohol brands – Hammer & Sickle, Beluga, and Russian Standard – would be subject to this Executive Order.

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in 2021, and a couple that were inadvertently left off the one done in 2020, into wards. A fourth Public Hearing is scheduled to consider text amendments to the City of Kings Mountain Unified Development Ordinance based upon discussion at the Work Session, which was held prior to this meeting. Regarding the budget, the following items were approved: • $400,000 to advance money from the Gas operating fund to be repaid when loan proceeds are received and to transfer budget among expenditure line items in the Gas Capital Project Fund. • $289,935 to increase revenues in the ARPA Grant Project Fund budget based upon actual amounts to be awarded, and to reclassify expenditures among line items. • $15,000 to budget for a

Kings Mountain TDA contribution for an eight-passenger utility vehicle for Special Events. This contribution was restricted for this purpose and was intended for the 2020-21 budget; however, it was not shipped and invoiced until this fiscal year. • $60,000 to budget for projected occupancy tax revenues and the corresponding pass through (expenditure) to the TDA. Note occupancy tax revenues are projected to exceed budget due to extreme conservatism in budgeting (unknowns of COVID impacts on travel/hotel occupancy at the time the budget was adopted last spring). It is important to note that the city essentially acts as a collection agent for the tax and is required by law to remit these taxes, less a 3% collection/ admin fee to the TDA. City council next voted to

From Page 1A 14.73 acres, 0.78 acres, and 0.97 acres, and being further identified as Cleveland County Tax Parcels 10869, 10867 and 48436 from Special Use Rural (SU-RU) and Suburban Residential (SR) to Heavy Industrial (HI) – Case No. Z-21-2. A third Public Hearing was also scheduled to consider the adoption of an Ordinance amending the City Charter assigning the annexed properties after council declared the Wards boundaries of the City of Kings Mountain, known as of December 31, 2021, in order for Planning Staff to forward updated city limit and ward maps to the U.S. Census Bureau. According to the city, this action just places the properties that were annexed

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Cleveland County COVID numbers on the decline By Loretta Cozart Cleveland County’s COVID numbers dropped last week countywide. Because of this, Cleveland County moved from high to medium risk and wearing masks indoors in public places is no longer recommended. As of March 4, 29,442 COVID cases had been reported since the onset of the

pandemic with 362 deaths. CDC data shows hospital admissions in the county were at 6.9% last week and there were 132.72 cases per 100,000 residents. The risk is calculated as Medium according to the new CDC methodology. Prevention steps for a medium risk community level recommend that if you are at high risk for severe illness, you talk to your

healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions, stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, and get tested if you have symptoms. People may choose to mask at any time. And people with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all right of way and easement agreements. There was no public discussion of this topic at the meeting. Mayor Neisler clarified later that the purpose is to give the city manager, or a her designee, the ability to execute right of way and easements agreements for utilities. City Council voted to donate equipment, valued at approximately $5,000, to ElectriCities, a non-profit organization for use at their new training facility. Donated were an ABB, 15 KV Overhead Electronic Recloser and cabinet o Purchased in 2006, a Siemens, 15.5 KV Substation Vacuum Circuit Breaker and stand o Purchased in 1991, and a Siemens 5/8% Step – Voltage Regulators and Control Panels purchased in 1991. City council also voted to create the Kings Mountain Recreation Committee and appoint the following members: Councilmember David Allen, Councilmember Jay Rhodes,

and Councilmember Jimmy West. The committee will also consist of one member of the Kings Mountain YMCA, Kings Mountain Elite, Kings Mountain Optimist Club, NC Crown Soccer Club and Cleveland County School District, which members are to be appointed by the organization. Chip McGill was appointed to the ABC Board, with term beginning April 1 and expiring on March 31, 2025. City Council also approved a request from Steve and Brad Moffitt, at 166 Northshore Drive, Cherryville, to replace a pier with the same projection of 85-feet on Moss Lake. New docks are limited to 60-feet, but since this was for the replacement of an existing pier, staff recommended approval. Also approved was to authorize the mayor to execute the School Resource Officers services contract with Cleveland County Board of Education and authorize Chief Lisa Proctor to execute the Mem-

orandum of Understanding as to the School Resource Officers service. City council also declared the Wards boundaries of the City of Kings Mountain, known as of December 31, 2021, in order for Planning Staff to forward updated city limit and ward maps to the U.S. Census Bureau. According to the city, the new GIS maps are much more detailed, and the US Census Bureau’s corporate limit boundaries do not match perfectly with the City of Kings Mountain official corporate boundaries. The new conflated maps that City Council approved will be sent to the US Census (in electronic GIS files) so that in the future the US Census Bureau’s depiction of the City of Kings Mountain Corporate Boundaries will match perfectly with the official City of Kings Mountain Boundaries. It includes annexed areas that were added to the city limits in December 2020.

FAME From Page 1A Ron Feemster and JB and Kathleen Lewis, as well as Herman and Jean Dawson, owners of J&K Records. “The Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame has been waiting two years for this day,” stated Phil Weathers, President of the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors. “We have done a lot of research to develop this first class. We look forward to the actual induction ceremony where we will honor this special group of people in front of their families and the community in which they lived.” Also inducted into the Hall of Fame every year will be two hit records recorded by artists from Cleveland County. This year those records will be “I Love the Nightlife” by Alicia Bridges and “Timber I’m Falling in Love” by Patty Loveless. The induction ceremony will be held September 17, at the Don Gibson Theatre. Information concerning the ceremony, including ticket sales, will be forthcoming. Board of Directors include Phil Weathers-President, Angela Padgett-Vice President, Mary Fox-Secretary, Patti Weathers-Treasurer, Jeff Champion-Marketing, Andrew Fulton, Ryan Fox, Ronnie Whisnant, Tommy Ellis, Jo Boggs, Howard Padgett Jr., and Michael Hayes. The Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame was established in 2019. The mission of the Hall of Fame is to honor the legacy of pioneers from Cleveland County whose talent has enriched the musical landscape of the area in which they live/lived while giving the tools needed to future generations of musicians to hone their craft. In 2021, Calvin and Teresa Hastings donated the WOHS studios on Hwy 74. In that building the Hall of Fame

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RON FEEMSTER plans to house a museum, as well as recording studio and a learning center for students who want to play an instrument. For more information on the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame and the induction ceremony itself, contact the Hall at 704-692-5246 or visit their website at www.ccmusichallofame.org You may also visit their Facebook page at @ CCMUSICHALL.

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KM softball routs Shelby

Charlie Melton limited Shelby to just one hit in five innings on the mound in KM’s 4-0 victory over the Lions in KM’s home opener Thursday. Photos by Gary Smart

Mountaineers blank Shelby 4-0 in first home game of ‘22 Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers, wearing their throw-back 1989 state championship black and gold uniforms, opened the home portion of their ’22 season Thursday night with a 4-0 victory over the Shelby Golden Lions. Charlie Melton started and pitched five strong innings, giving up just a first inning double to the Lions’ Stephen Pack while striking out nine. Overall, KM pitchers recorded 14 strikeouts. Jack Toney pitched the sixth inning and struck out three of the four batters he faced. The other reached base on an error. Brayden Patrick worked the final inning and fanned two. Kings Mountain’s offense wasn’t that explosive as Shelby pitchers combined for eight strikeouts while giving up just two hits. The Mountaineers scored

what turned out to be the winning run in the bottom of the first when Caleb Broome walked and gained second, third and home on Shelby errors. KM added another pair in the third, sending seven men to the plate and getting their only hits from Jacob Hamrick and Peyton Fisher. Hamrick got things going with one out with a hard smash just inside the foul line at third base. One run scored on an error and the other on a sacrifice fly to center by Cole Irby. Maddox Brown, who was hit by a pitch to open the bottom of the fourth, scored the final run on an error. The Mountaineers opened their season the previous Tuesday with a 6-2 loss to the Burns Bulldogs in Lawndale. The Mountaineers managed just two hits, but one was a monster home run by Fisher. See SHELBY, Page 2B

Kings Mountain High’s women’s softball team had their bats booming in a 19-0 victory over the Shelby Lady Lions Friday night in Shelby. Alayna Patrick, Saniya Wilson and Austyn Dixon all had multiple hit games and Dixon slammed a two-run homer in the top of the second inning. Kali Weaver took care of Shelby on the mound, allowing just two hits while striking out 10. The Lady Mountaineers opened their regular season last week with a 3-0 loss to Chase on the road. Weaver surrendered just See SOFTBALL, Page 2B

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Spicer, Mountaineers win first BSC golf match Will Spicer and other Kings Mountain High golfers got their season off to a great start last week with a first place finish in the opening season Big South 3A Conference match at Cramer Mountain Country Club. The Mountaineers won with a 324 total, beating host Stuart Cramer (332) by eight strokes. Crest came in third with a 349, followed by Ashbrook 364, Forestview 368, South

Point 371, North Gaston 431 and Hunter Huss 501. Spicer was match medalist with a 77. Thomas Spicer and Cooper Putnam also broke 80 with 79s. Baylor Benton shot 89 and Caleb Marr 91. All conference teams were scheduled to play at Kings Mountain Country Club Monday at 1 p.m. They will go to Riverbend at 1 p.m. next Monday for a match hosted by Crest.

KM Touchdown Club golf tourney May 20

KM shortstop Caleb Broome guns down a Shelby runner in last week’s game at Lancaster Field.

The annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament will be played Friday, May 20 at Kings Mountain Country Club. All profits will go to help pay the debt on the $2.5 million additions to KMHS athletic facilities.

In just over two years the debt has been paid down to $1.5 million. Everyone interested in entering a four-person team should call David or Marie Brinkley at 704739-4689. The field usually fills up very quickly.

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KM Elite winter league basketball Week 8: Week of February 21st FCYBL Game Summaries: K-2nd Grade Beginners Division #Elite Knicks 24 Elite Royalty 22 - Leading Scorers – #EliteKnicks: Zander Smith 15, Jasir Garner 5, Savannah Kubu 4. Elite Royalty: Khyier Marable 15, Kyler Holmes 2, Carson Hovis 2, Eria Smith 2, Markus Hutchens 1. Elite Aces 25 Elite Dawg Breeding 22 - Leading Scorers – Elite Aces: O’Brian Smith 8, KJ Moore 7, Cameron Twitty 6, Sadie Bert 2, Emma Gutierra 1, Camari McBryant 1. Elite Dawg Breeding: Sienna Black 15, Joseph Bell III 2, Tiffany Evans 2, Malachi Rhodes 2, Antonio Elder 1 #EliteKnicks 31 Elite Dawg Breeding 28 - Leading Scorers – #EliteKnicks: Zander Smith 19, Jasir Garner 5, Khamoni Marable 4, Savannah Kubu 1, Harley Cauldle 1, Caydon Alexander 1. Elite Dawg Breeding: Sienna Black 17, Xzavier Davis 8, Kendrick Floyd 2, Antonio Elder 1 Elite Royalty 33 Elite Aces 31 - Leading Scorers – Elite Royalty: Khyier Marable 23, Jaustin Bennett 7, Korbin Moore 2, Markus Hutchens 1. Elite Aces: K.J. Moore 11, Sadie Bert 7, O’Brian Smith 7, Cameron Twitty 4, Camari McBryant 2. 1 st Round Playoff Game: #EliteKnicks 31 Elite Dawg Breeding 15 - Leading Scorers – #EliteKnicks: Zander Smith 9, Jasir Garner 8, Khamoni Marable 8, Caleb Ross 3, Legaci Hamrick 1, Harley Cauldle 1, Lathan Marable 1. Elite Dawg Breeding: Xzavier Davis 6, Joseph Bell III 5, Cole Smith 3. 1 st Round Playoff Game: Elite Royalty 40

Elite Aces 27 Leading Scorers – Elite Royalty: Jaustin Bennett 18, Khyier Marable 16, Carson Hovis 6. Elite Aces: K.J. Moore 14, O’Brian Smith 7, Cameron Twitty 3, Sadie Bert 2, Noah Lattimore 1. 3rd-4th Grade Elementary Division Elite Fire 19 Elite Swagger 18 - Leading Scorers- Elite Fire: Tony Boyd Jr 7, Taurean Mills 5, Khyier Marable 5, Zoey Bert 2. Elite Swagger: Kherian Little 14, Zander Smith 4. Clutch Elite 19 Elite Kings 14 - Leading Scorers: Clutch Elite: Harper Hollifield 15, O’Brain Smith 4. Elite Kings: Michael Rice 7, Javieon Gash 6, Antonio Surratt 1, Javieon Gash 1. Clutch Elite 19 Elite Kings 14 - Leading Scorers: Clutch Elite: Harper Hollifield 13, Peyton Clack 4, O’Brain Smith 2. Elite Fire: Zoey Bert 6, Tony Boyd Jr. 6, Khyier Marable 2. Elite Kings 13 Elite Swagger 9 Leading Scorers- Elite Kings: Antonio Surratt 7, Michael Rice 6. Elite Swagger: Kherian Little 9. 5th-6th Intermediate Division BIG ELITE 34 Elite Outlaws 21 - Leading Scorers – BIG ELITE: Silas Tate 13, Harper Hollifield 8, Uriah Lipscomb 6, Jaden Byrd 5, Trevor Dalton 2. Elite Outlaws: Jasmine Twitty 9, Ira Thomas 6, Carlos Boyce 3, Cheyenne Cannedy 3. #Team Steph 37 Elite Pressure 22 Leading Scorers #TeamSteph: Amir Parker 14 Braylon Brown 7, A.J. Parker 6, Desmond Noland 6, Javon Wilson 2, Kavion Byers 2. Elite Pressure: K.J. Bell 12, Noah Nash 4,

Holden Carroll 3, Kingston Moore 2, Zion Ponder 1. 1 st Round Playoff Game: #Team Steph 36 Elite Pressure 24 Leading Scorers #TeamSteph: Desmond Nolan 10, Amir Parker 7, Kavion Byers 7, A.J. Parker 4, Tyvegas Goode 3, Braylon Brown 2, Javon Wilson 2, T.J. Allen 1. Elite Pressure: K.J. Bell 8, Kingston Moore 7, Noah Nash 6, Zion Ponder 3. 7th-8th Middle School Division WACG 29 #DukeNation 18 Leading Scorers – WACG: Cam Houser 13, Silas Tate 9, Ethan Dibruno 5, Nehemiah Hogue 2. #DukeNation: Brayden Pearson 14, A.J. Parker 2, Kingston Moore 2. Elite Hawks 45 Hoop Dreams 40 Leading Scorers –. Elite Hawks: Johnathan Charles 15, K.J. Bell 13, Malachi Powell 9, Christian Jarrett 8. Hoop Dreams: Xavier Hutchens 17, Braylon Brown 10, Mack Jordan 7, Carlos Boyce 6. Congratulations to following Week #8 Player of the Week Honors for Each Division:

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PCA publishes book on school’s academic philosophy Pinnacle Press, the imprint of Pinnacle Classical Academy's Classical Foundations Program, has published its first book, Dare to Soar: The Curricular Philosophy of Pinnacle Classical Academy.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 21st day of February, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of LARRY JACKSON ELMORE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said Larry Jackson Elmore, d/b/a ELMORE REALTY, to exhibit them to the undersigned, Timothy F. Elmore, c/o Loann S. Meekins, Teddy Meekins & Talbert, 301-A E. Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 on or before the 9th day of June, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 9th of March, 2022. Timothy F. Elmore, Executor Estate of: Larry Jackson Elmore, d/b/a/ Elmore Realty 301-A E. Warren Street Shelby, NC 28150 Counsel for the Estate C/O Loann S. Meekins Teddy Meekins & Talbert, PLLC3 301-A E. Warren Street Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (3/09, 16, 23 & 30/2022)

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reland and Dean of Academics Jeff Ziegler, the book explores what a charter school is, what classical education is, and what makes the school distinctive. Published through a private grant at no cost to the school, the book includes a foreword by Kerry McDonald, Senior Education Fellow of the Foundation for Economic Education, and an afterword by Debbie Clary, co-founder of Pinnacle Classical Academy. The volume also

includes two works that helped influence the educational vision of the school's founding board: "The Lost Tools of Learning" by Dorothy Sayers and "Teaching Johnny to Think" by Leonard Peikoff. "This is the year that Pinnacle will celebrate our tenth anniversary, and the beginning of that celebration will be to tell our story of bringing parents, teachers, and a community together to build a successful school with a curriculum that works for all students,"

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 6th day of January, 2022 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of LOIS LAVERN MAUNEY, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Nathan Forb, Administrator CTA, on or before the 23rd day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of February, 2022. Nathan Forb, Administrator CTA Estate of: Lois Lavern Mauney 112 S Tyron Street Suite 760 Charlotte, NC 28284 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151 KMH (2/23, 3/02, 09, & 16/2022)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 18th day of February, 2022 as Administrator of the Estate of MARION BEVERLY McMURRY; AKA, BEVERLY C. McMURRY, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Nathan Forb, Administrator, on or before the 2nd day of June, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 2nd day of March, 2022. Nathan Forb, Administrator Estate of: Marion Beverly McMurry; aka Beverly C. McMurry 233 E Graham St Shelby, NC 28150 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151 KMH (3/02, 09,16 & 23 /2022)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 9th day of September, 2021 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of BERTHA PHILBECK YELTON, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at McIntyre Law Firm in Shelby, North Carolina, on or before the 16th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 19th day of January, 2022 as Co-Executors of the Estate of JEANETTE ELLIS, AKA; JEANETTE BLANTON ELLIS, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, James Eura Ellis, Co-Executor and/ or Carrie Jan Maynard, Co-Executrix, on or before the 16th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 16th day of February, 2022. James Eura Ellis, Co-Executor Estate of: Jeanette Ellis, aka; Jeanette Blanton Ellis 306 Circle View Drive Shelby, NC 28150

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Brenton S. Begley, Administrator CTA McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E, Graham St, Shelby , NC 28150. PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

and/or Carrie Jan Maynard, Co-Executrix Estate of: Jeanette Ellis, aka; Jeanette Blanton Ellis 1373 Weaver Branch Road Piney Flats, TN 37686 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

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The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. JIMMY MANEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KINGS MOUNTAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY

This the 16th day of February, 2022.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Prepare for severe weather Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed March 6-12 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather that’s common during spring months. “North Carolina is no stranger to severe weather, and while spring is typically the most active season for thunderstorms and tornadoes, they can happen any time," Governor Cooper said. “Help protect your family by being prepared for severe weather. Make sure you have an up-to-date emergency kit, a way to receive alerts about dangerous weather, and a preparedness plan

to review with everyone your household.” Governor Cooper also encourages North Carolinians to participate in this year’s statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. At home or at work, that means seeking shelter on the lowest floor of your home or building, in an interior room away from doors or windows. Tornadoes form during severe thunderstorms when winds change direction and increase in speed. These storms can produce large hail and damaging winds that can reach 300 miles

The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.com per hour. A tornado can develop rapidly with little warning, so having a plan in place will allow you to respond quickly. “I encourage everyone to participate in this year’s statewide tornado drill, at home, at work or at school. Having a plan and knowing your designated safe places will go a long way to helping you survive an actual tornado,” said Emergency Management Director Will Ray. Test messages will be broadcast via the Emergency Alert System on radio and TV and on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 17th day of February, 2022 as Administratrix of the Estate of GEORGE ALFONZO PADGETT, AKA JOHN JACOB ISRAEL, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Betty Mintz-Padgett, Administratrix, on or before the 24th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of February, 2022. Betty Mintz-Padgett, Administratrix Estate of: George Alfonzo Padgett, AKA John Jacob Israel 2333 Cherryville Road Cherryville, NC 28021

Having qualified on 15th day of February, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of BRIDGET G. MARTIN; AKA, BRIDGET GLASS MARTIN, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Ariel Cas Plath, Executrix, on or before the 23rd day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of February, 2022. Ariel Cas Plath, Executrix Estate of: Bridget G. Martin; aka, Bridget Glass Martin 6601 Maris Court Charlotte, NC 28210

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Having qualified on 9th of February, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of MARGARET FAYE HOLLAND DUNCAN, AKA, MARGARET HOLLAND DUNCAN, AKA, MARGARET H. DUNCAN, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Giselle Duncan McBride, Executrix, on or before the 16th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 28th day of February, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of MARY JO K. BLANTON; A/K/A, MARY KENDRICK BLANTON, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Rebecca C. Hare, Executrix, on or before the 9th of June, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 9th day of March, 2022.

This the 16th day of February, 2022. Giselle Duncan McBride, Executrix Estate of: Margaret Faye Holland Duncan, AKA Margaret Holland Duncan, AKA Margaret H. Duncan 104 Brooks Avenue Shelby, NC 28152 KMH (2/16, 2/23, 3/02, 3/09/2022)

Rebecca C. Hare, Executrix Estate of: Mary Jo K. Blanton; a/k/a, Mary Kendrick Blanton 2112 Mecklenburg Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 KMH (3/09, 16, 23 & 30/2022)

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 10th of February, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of LINDA JENKINS CARVER, AKA LINDA J. CARVER, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Brian Jeffery Jenkins, Executor, on or before the 16th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 10th day of February, 2022 as Administratrix of the Estate of MICHAEL WAYNE PRICE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Linda Price, Administratrix, on or before the 16th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 16th day of February, 2022.

This the 16 day of February, 2022.

Brian Jeffery Jenkins, Executor Estate of: Linda Jenkins Carver, AKA Linda J. Carver 200 Whisering Pines Drive Forest City, NC 28043

Linda Price, Administratrix Estate of: Michael Wayne Price 2900 Union Road, Apt. 103 Gastonia, NC 28054

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your vehicle. Make sure to include a 3-day supply of non-perishable food and bottled water. • If driving, leave your vehicle immediately to seek shelter in a safe structure. Do not try to outrun a tornado in your vehicle and do not stop under an overpass or bridge. • If there is no shelter available, take cover in a low-lying flat area. Find more information on tornadoes and overall emergency preparedness online at ReadyNC.gov

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knows what to do, where to go and who to call during an emergency. • If thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning is close enough to strike you. • Know where the nearest safe room is, such as a basement or interior room away from windows. • Know the terms: WATCH means severe weather is possible. WARNING means severe weather is occurring; take shelter immediately. • Assemble an emergency supply kit for use at home or in

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weather radios at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, signaling the start of the tornado drill. Across the state in 2021, North Carolina recorded 21 tornado touchdowns, 101 large hailstorms, 344 damaging thunderstorm wind events, 109 flood or flash flood events, which includes the remnants from Tropical Storm Fred that caused deadly flooding in Western North Carolina. Emergency Management officials recommend the following safety tips: • Develop a family emergency plan so each member

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

In the Matter of the Estate of: BETTY C. GREENE, Deceased

In the Matter of the Estate of: CHARLES KEITH RUPPE, Deceased

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Having qualified on 8th day of February, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of CHERI NADEEN BIERLAIR; AKA, CHERI BIERLAIR ROSEMAN, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Anna Michelle Roseman Moran, Executrix, on or before the 16th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

EXECUTRIX NOTICE

Having qualified on the 18th day of February, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of Betty C. Greene, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 4th day of June, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

Having qualified on the 3rd day of March, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of CHARLES KEITH RUPPE, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 10th day of June, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 2nd day of March, 2022

This the 9th day of March, 2022

This the 16th day of February, 2022.

Lisa Greene Weaver, Ex. 1021 Hardin Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Pamela Ruppe Friday, Ex. 147 Lakewood Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER P.O. Box 515 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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Anna Michelle Roseman Moran, Executrix Estate of: Cheri Nadeen Bierlair Roseman; aka, Cheri Bierlair Roseman 100 Ola Dr Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (2/16, 23, 3/02 & 09/2022)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Matter of the Estate of: JULIA MOSES STEWART, Deceased EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified on the 1st day of March, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of JULIA MOSES STEWART, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 10th day of June, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 9th day of March, 2022 Linda P. Thomas, Ex. 1921-H East Hudson Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054

Having qualified on 1st day of March, 2022 as Executors of the Estate of LEWIS GENE YARBORO, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Robert Eugene Yarboro, Co-Executor and /or Edward David Yarboro, Co-Executor, on or before the 9th of June, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 9th day of March, 2022. Robert Eugene Yarboro, Co-Executor Estate of: Lewis Gene Yarboro 2803 Selkirk Drive Lawndale, NC 28090

In the Matter of the Estate of: MICHAEL SCOTT POWERS, Deceased EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified on the 1st day of March, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of Michael Scott Powers, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 10th day of June, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 9th day of March, 2022 Patricia Chaney Powers, Ex 502 Downing Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

And/or C. Andrew Neisler, Jr., CLONINGER & NEISLER P.O. Box 515 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Edward David Yarboro, Co-Executor Estate of: Lewis Gene Yarboro 2140 McBrayer Springs Rd Shelby, NC 28150

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr., CLONINGER & NEISLER P.O. Box 515 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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EMPLOYMENT

LOCAL HELP WITH YOUR MEDICARE QUESTIONS. Claudia Vaughn, Licensed Sales Agent, 704-477-1426; claudiavaughn@gmail.com ; UHCMedicareSolutions.com. United Healthcare.

ATTRACTION STYLING SALON. Booth with your own area for rent. $60 per week. In good location on 180 N (704) 6928740

FREE PROM DRESS DISTRIBUTION. We will have a prom dress distribution for high school students at Poplar Springs Baptist Church’s Family Life Center in Shelby on Sat., March 12 (9 AM to 1 PM). There will be hundreds of dresses from size 0 to 28. There is no proof of need or cost to students. TOY SHOW & COLLECTIBLES. Saturday, April 2nd, Old Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Admission $5, under 10 free; $30 setup fee, limit 3 tables, bring your own table, setup time 7:00AM-9:00AM. Call 828-3518822 or 704-692-7702.

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

SPRING FLING POP UP SHOP. There will be several small businesses selling men and women’s clothing, accessories, candles, homemade beauty products, gourmet treats, and so much more. The event will be held on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 from 10:30am3pm at The Social Event Center located inside of Eastridge Mall, Gastonia, NC 28054. The venue is on the lower level beside Curt’s. (704) 981-0936 thefabexpo22@gmail.com

THE DAILY COURIER IS HIRING! The Daily Courier is currently hiring for the following positions: •Full Time Sales Representative •Full Time Clerk/Customer Service •Full Time Sports Editor Beneﬁts package available in 30 days for full time employees. Paid vacation and sick time, 401k match. If interested, please specify the position that you are applying for and send resume to: Lori Spurling c/o The Daily Courier, 601 Oak St., Forest City, NC 28043 or email lspurling@thedigitalcourier.com. EOE lspurling@thedigitalcourier.com ELECTRICANS AND ELECTRICIAN HELPERS NEEDED. EXPERIENCE NEEDED. CLEAN DRIVING RECORD AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND. NO OUT OF TOWN WORK. PAY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE (704) 538-8901 LADONNADEDMOND@GMAIL.COM ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for full/part time in the group homes for 2nd shift. Transport experience recommended not required. Hrs are 2p-11p weekdays and 8p-8a weekends. Apply in person at 203 Lee St. Shelby CARE GIVER LOOKING TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONES. 20+ years. Excellent references. Bathe, light housekeeping/cooking, meds, errands. 704-974-5706 FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 PART TIME MAINTENANCE. Apartment Complex in Kings Mountain is looking for a part time handyman/maintenance technician. Painting, cleaning, carpentry, light knowledge of plumbing and electrical most helpful. Must have valid drivers license. Please call for more info. (704) 739-6591 kingfallsapts@gmail.com CARPENTER AND HANDYMAN NEEDED to update rental units. Pay based on experience. 336-225-1050. PART-TIME HELP. needed on chicken farm near Casar. 704692-8752 or 704-692-7362. NEED SOMEONE to help clean house one day a week in Dallas area. Must be able to lift. 704675-2983.

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568 EVERYTHING STILL ONLY $1.00! Why pay more? MIGHTY DOLLAR

EMPLOYMENT PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE. (approximately 24 hours per week). Vending Route Driver/Merchandiser position available for Snack, Beverage Route, in the Shelby, NC area. The right candidate will be motivated, a self-starter and customer service oriented. Duties include, loading box truck with beverages and snacks, driving to accounts, ﬁlling and servicing vending machines. Vending machine service includes, collecting money, rotating products. The role is approximately 20% driving and 80% stocking, moving, loading product. Regular and repeated lifting, sliding, pushing, pulling of 40lbs is required. Base pay starts at 11/hr. Weekends off! Clean driving record required. Employees must consent to background check and drug screening. Please call 704466-3241 between the hours of 9am until 4pm Monday thru Thursday or e-mail rick@toprowvending.com

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340 JANITORIAL / HOUSEKEEPING. Full time and part time janitorial positions in Blacksburg. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift available. Pay starts at $14/hr. Must pass Drug Screen. Call 864-5907675 for more information. (864) 590-7675 teresachandler77@yahoo.com COATS PERFORMANCE YARN. 501 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC. 8 & 12 hour shifts. Apply within. For more info, email kimberly.durden@ coats.com or call 980-2915331.

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LAWN CARE AND MORE! Call or text for free estimate! (828) 817-2851 ﬁrman2538@yahoo. com

WILL CUT GRASS AND YARD WORK. Clover & York, SC area. (803) 627-9867

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WANT TO BUY

FUTON WITH TWIN BUNK BED Futon Mattress, Twin Bed, Ladders on each end $135.00 (704) 822-0544 dianne.gonzales@aol.com

FOR SALE Great Deal! 250 gallon Propane Tank $300.00 Alum Tool box $125.00 Bedliner 6.5 feet Fits 05 Ford $100.00 call 828-817-0311

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Seasoned Oak by truck load also bundles. Will deliver within 15 miles of Cherryville. (704) 4353970

LOOKING TO PURCHASE VINTAGE FIREARMS. For restoring or parts. Grips, boxes, any gun related items. Riﬂes, pistols. Preferred 22’s. (704) 600-8560

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE “SPECIALIZING IN DECKS” Repairs and New Construction. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Contact Bob at (828) 476-6058

RENT TO OWN CARPORTS, BUILDINGS GARAGES. J. Johnson Sales Inc., Forest City, NC. Call 828-245-5895.

JIM’S PAINTING SERVICES. Exterior painting only. Free estimates. You will be pleased with our work. We have references. 828-287-9272. 828-429-7511. (828) 429-7511 24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 3002332 GENERAL LAND MANAGEMENT. Bush Hogging, Backhoe & Box Blade Work. “We Do Land Clearing & Cleanup. Driveways and Roads. Tree and Debris Removal. “Reasonable Rates!” Satisfaction Guaranteed! Contact David Gregory at (256) 636-1255

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY BIG YARD SALE. Sat., Mar 12th, 2022, 8am until. Furniture, Household items, Decor’ Vintage glass, Linens, appliances, lots of misc. - Across from Cleveland Mall at 1917 E. Marion St, Shelby, NC 28152

FOR SALE WOODWORKING PLANS AND LEARN HOW to Make Money by woodworking from home - details at local website NC4Ever@email.com BURGUNDY COUCH $100. and 2 end tables $50 each. Good condition. (704) 4603401 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM. 2 door, $1800. Also 1970 15 foot Glass Master boat & trailer. $900. (828) 453-1558 FOR SALE BY OWNER Don’t Wait! Kubota L2500 Tractor Starts and Runs Well 700 hours. Front End loader and Bush Hog, Good Tires. We Bought a bigger Tractor. Lawndale Area Great Condition $10,600 Call 704-418-0844

OLD MAN & A TRACTOR. Garden Tilling Service. Larry Jones, (704) 692-4079

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

FOR SALE

TRAILERS, EQUIPMENT, DECKOVERS, GOOSENECK DUMP. CAR HAULER, HIGH SIDE, ENCLOSED. Cash, Credit Cards, Financing, Rent to Own Options. J. Johnson Sales INC. Forest City, NC 828245-5895.

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. 980-295-0750.

WE SELL GOLD & SILVER COINS and BARS (1 Gram to 1 Ounce). call (980) 295-5568

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR SALE

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

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I WILL COME TO YOU! Experienced Diesel/Auto Mechanic, Welding & Tractor Work. Honest, Reliable. If no answer, leave message (704) 300-2332

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USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0881. CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, BOAT TRACTOR COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best Selection, Options. Quality you can getting one place! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City, NC. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES & FLAGS. 15ft., 20ft., 25ft. “All American Made!” Delivery and installation is available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City, NC. Call 828245-5895. SOLID OAK ROLL TOP DESK. Great condition. $500. Call or text (704) 473-6617 BUILDINGS, GARAGES, SHOPS with Concrete Slab. “We Got’Em” and “We do them Turn Key” J. Johnson Sales INC., Forest City, NC. 828-2455895. CAR TRAILER FOR SALE. $1,000 or best offer. Extra rims. 5 ft. Bushhog for $1,050. Call or text (828) 447-3627 CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE. 3 plots, $1600 each. Current market value is $1850 each. Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery, Shelby, NC. Fountain Section, curbside, near ofﬁce. Seller pays transfer fee. Barbra.peeler7@gmail.com (704) 472-5963 NURSE GIFTS ON LOCAL WEBSITE Coffee Mugs, Tote Bags, Fun Fridge Magnets and now the Nurse Expo is open NC4Ever@email.com PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 STORAGE BUILDINGS. “We Buy, Sell, Trade” J. Johnson Sales INC. Forest City, NC 828245-5895. TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC.704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867 RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. DUMPS, GOOSENECK, ENCLOSED, EQUIPMENT, CAR HAULERS, ALL TRAILERS - RENT TO OWN 24, 36 &48 MONTHS. “NO CREDIT CHECK”. J JOHNSON SALES, FOREST CITY, NC 828-245-5895 “AVAILABLE NC, SC, TN, GA”. WANT A GARAGE, BARN, WORKSHOP, STORAGE BUILDING? “WE GOT ‘EM” 20’X20’, 24X30’, 30’X60’. LARGE ON SITE DISPLAY. WE DO GRADING, GRAVEL, CONCRETE, POWER, ETC..... TURN KEY. J JOHNSON SALES, FOREST CITY, NC 828-245-5895

PORTABLE WASHER AND DRYER. Portable “Magic Chef” Washer and Dryer, used once. No room. $475 for both. Call 980-404-0516.

8N FORD TRACTOR Good Metal & Rubber. Several New Parts. Starts & Runs Good. $2800 Firm. John Deere Riding Mower (Model LA145) 48” Cut, 22 HP. Looks & Runs Good. $500 Firm. (704) 466-2184

A RESTORED OLD FOOTED TUB. with hardware. $1000. By appointment only. 704-8255201.

GUITARS. 2008 CF Martin-DXIR-$390, Late 1960’s Ibanez Cherry Burst-$95. 864-6199372.

YAMAHA KEYBOARD ON METAL STAND $50; Picnic Table with Side Seats “Non Wood” $95. (704) 482-2912

SPECIALITY GLOVE LIQUIDATION SALE. SAVE UP TO 85% OFF RETAIL! All gloves only $2.99! Side Door sale, March 5th, 9am-5pm. CASH ONLY. Next to Mighty Dollar, Forest City.

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197 WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS , PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 487-5244 CRESTMIDDLE@AOL.COM OLDER FURNITURE MADE BY Daniel W. Foster. 18701929. Local carpenter, my great grandfather. Also anything else about him photos, etc. 828-9801896. GOOD, USED 16’ GALVANIZED BOAT TRAILER. Call 704-678-5264. Leave message, and I will return your call.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load. Fully loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Seasoned, green, all types. Dump truck load $250. Pickup load $125, short bed $100. (828) 461-2379

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

1999 DODGE 1500. $800. I have ‘99 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine and new radiator. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

CAMPER Looking for a Scotty Camper. Pay for help ﬁnding one.704-418-1388.

FARM & GARDEN

ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. DUMPS, GOOSENECK, ENCLOSED, EQUIPMENT, CAR HAULERS, ALL TRAILERS - RENT TO OWN 24, 36 &48 MONTHS. “NO CREDIT CHECK”. J JOHNSON SALES, FOREST CITY, NC 828-245-5895 “AVAILABLE NC, SC, TN, GA”. 2 CEMETERY PLOTS $1400 or Best Offer. Westview Gardens-Bessemer City-Floral Gardens section. Seller will pay transfer fee (704) 974-4605 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. All types already split. Can deliver. Truck & Trailer loads, starting at $75. Will negotiate. 704-4667623

WANT TO BUY CASH FOR JUNK! Buying all CARS, TRUCKS, SUVS, VANS. No one beats our prices. Cash on spot. 24/7 pickup. 803-5047617.

TROY-BILT BIG RED HORSE tiller. Plow and wings, rear tine, one owner. 704-530-0516 FREE HORSE MANURE COMPOST Free horse manure. Great for gardens. (828) 4470652

PETS & LIVESTOCK DOGS FOR SALE. 5 bird dogs plus mother, 20 chihuahua/feist mixed. (Will stay small). $75 a piece & up. 704-473-8300. 1 YEAR OLD GREY FEMALE CAT. Spayed, shots UTD, looking for forever home. comes with litter box & pet carrier. Good with other pets. (828) 748-5935 TWO CHIHUAHUA/JACK RUSSELL PUPS Small adorable brother and sister, shots up-to-date. Male has certiﬁcate to be neutered at no cost $150 each. (803) 289-9839 susanmiller8013@yahoo.com 2 YEAR OLD MALE GERMAN SHEPHERD. Full blooded with papers, shots UTD, comes with Igloo doghouse. $200. (828) 748-5935 MINIATURE BOAR PIG. 6 months old, has many black & white spots. 60 lbs, $150 cash. Delivery available. Call anytime. 704-300-2502

BUYING GOLD & SILVER COINS and BARS. call (980) 295-5568

BOER BILLY GOAT for breeding. Two years old. $225. 828980-5067.

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

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APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES FOR SALE. in south Shelby. Close proximity to Schools & University. 10 minutes from I-85, less than 1 hour from Equestrian Center. No clearing needed, has been in cultivation. Water on property. $1500 per acre. 704-472-5844

DUPLEX IN SHELBY. 2 bedroom 1 bath, Non Smoker, No HAP, No Pets, $600 month. Lease, references, credit/background check required. If no answer leave message. (704) 482-7504

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, (704) 482-7723

HUGE, REFRESHED APARTMENTS! GREAT LOCATION! Love where you live! Available now! 2 bed/1bath; approx 1000 sqft. Come see these wonderfully modernized, huge units and beautifully restored hardwood ﬂoors and new quartz countertops. Large ﬂoorpan, ample bedrooms with two closets, eat in kitchen, washer/ dryer hookups. The property has a freshly repaved parking lot and professional landscaping; it’s beautiful. Everything you need to love where you live! Be at Home, in a Humboldt home! Chamberlain Oaks is located at 940 W Warren St in a quiet area with great access to Hwy 74. Professionally managed by Property Management Corp. Call today to schedule a tour or apply. 704-705-4513 // rhp55plus@outlook.com (704) 705-4513 rhp55plus@outlook.com

RESIDENCES AT HUMBOLDT PARK Refreshed Units Available Now! Quiet, Comfortable, 55+ Community. We are conveniently located just off Charles Rd. in Shelby. Under new management, continuing improvements are being made to the units, common areas and amenities. Humboldt Park keeps getting better! Our residents enjoy our on site amenities and quiet, peaceful, park like atmosphere. Our refreshed units offer the highest quality of modern living. Humboldt Partners provides safe, clean, quality affordable housing to our residents and communities. Be at Home, in a Humboldt home. Call Property Management Corp today or come by for a tour. 715 Dellinger Rd, Shelby, NC (704) 705-4533 rhp55plus@outlook.com

CARS & TRUCKS 2008 KIA SPORTAGE low mileage. Asking $4000. Please leave message and phone #. If no answer. (980) 745-5396 2011 FORD FUSION SEL. Leather inside, aluminum wheels, 111,000 miles, $5,750. 828-287-3820

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH CONDO. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, TVs, pool, 200 feet to ocean. 704-4736321, (704) 483-0736

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ONE WEEK VACATION RENTAL AT RIPTIDE BEACH RESORT in Myrtle Beach. July 23rd-30th, 2022. One Bedroom, One Bath, Kitchen & Living Area. Nice area and within walking distance to Sea Captain’s and Magnolia Buffet. $800/$100 Deposit. (704) 4823223

HOUSE FOR SALE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1996 double wide on 3.3 private wooded acres, approximately 1850 sq ft, brick foundation including steps and porches, open ﬂoor plan, fridge, stove, washer and dryer included, connected to county water, carpet and vinyl ﬂoors need to be replaced. Casar area. Call 704-284-3331 for more info. $149,000 OBO. Call after 5pm. Lawndale, NC 28090 (704) 284-3331 cookestacy@ gmail.com TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

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OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

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2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

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Opponent Crest Shelby North Lincoln Lincolnton East Lincoln West Lincoln West Lincoln Burns Lincolnton North Lincoln East Lincoln Burns Playoff round 1 Championship

GIRLS SOCCER DATE March 8 March 10 March 22 March 24 March 28 March 29 March 31 April 4 April 5 April 7 April 11 April 26 April 28 May 3

Opponent Crest Shelby North Lincoln Lincolnton East Lincoln West Lincoln West Lincoln Burns Lincolnton North Lincoln East Lincoln Burns Playoff round one Championship

TRACK DATE March 9 March 16 March 23 March 30 April 6

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TENNIS DATE March 7 March 14 March 23 March 28 April 4 April 11 April 13

OPPONENT Thomas Jefferson Burns Crest E. Rutherford Shelby RS Central Championship

Time 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15

Location KMMS Shelby KMMS KMMS East KMMS West KMMS Lincolnton NL KMMS Burns TBD TBD

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Location KMMS Shelby KMMS KMMS East KMMS West KMMS Lincolnton North KMMS Burns TBD TBD

Teams KM, EL, NL, Linc. KM, Burns, Chase, East Ruth. KM, E. Ruth. RS Central KM, Crest, Burns, Shelby Conference meet TIME 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15

Location Lincolnton ER Burns KM Shelby LOCATION KM Burns Crest KM Shelby KM TBD

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HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $195 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 473-4299 2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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KM golfers win second BSC match Kings Mountain High’s golfers won their second straight Big South 3A Conference match Monday at Kings Mountain Country Club. The Mountaineers shot 308 to edge Stuart Cramer with 310. Crest was third at 333, followed by Ashbrook 341, South Point 346, Forestview 348, North Gaston 379 and Hunter Huss 501. KM’s Will Spicer was medalist for the second straight match with a one over par 73. Caleb Marr shot 76, Cooper Putnam 79, Thomas Spicer 80 and Baylor Benton 81. The Mountaineers and all other BSC teams will be at Riverbend next Monday with Crest serving as host team.

Kings Mountain’s Will Spicer shot a one-over 73 to win Monday’s Big South golf match at Kings Mountain Country Club. Photo by Gary Smart

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Thomas Spicer chips onto the green in Mountaineers’ golf match Monday at KMCC. Photos by Gary Smart

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Caleb Marr sizes up a putt for Kings Mountain High’s golf team in Monday’s BSC match at KM Country Club.

Cooper Putnam blasts out of the sand for the Mountaineers in Monday’s BSC golf match at KMCC.

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Super Cheap Smartphone Plans for Scrimping Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you direct me to some really cheap wireless smartphone plans for seniors who don’t use much data? I use my smartphone primarily for texting and talking but need some data for checking my email and a few other things when I’m away from Wi-Fi. Right now, I pay $30 per month but am looking for a better deal. Senior Scrimper Dear Scrimper, There are several super cheap wirelesses providers I can recommend for older smartphone users who are looking to save money by paring down their cell phone plan. Here are three of the cheapest options available that you can switch to without sacriﬁcing the quality of your service. Cheapest Wireless Plans For extremely light smartphone data users, the very cheapest wireless plan available today is through Tello (Tello. com), which lets you build your own plan based on your needs or budget. For as little as $6 per month you can

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your annual household income is at or below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – $17,388 for one person, or $23,517 for two – you’re also eligible. To check your eligibility or apply, visit LifelineSupport.org. If you do qualify, contact a wireless provider in your area that participates in the Lifeline program and sign up for service with them. You can also ask your current company to apply your Lifeline beneﬁt to a service you are already getting, if it offers the beneﬁt. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.