By Loretta Cozart
Margaret Horn has seen a lot in her 101 years in Kings Mountain. “I feel like Methuselah,” she said in an interview with the Herald last week. “It is hard to believe that I am 100 years old and about to be 101.”
Margaret was born on March 20, 1922, in the family’s home at 220 Walker Street, to Arthur Wright
Huffstetler and his wife Doshia Ella Dover Huffstetler. Together the couple would have 10 children: Howard, Arthur “Lucio”, Jacob, Margaret, Ernest, Juanita, Kermit, Bobby, Corrie, and William. Margaret has outlived all her siblings.
When she was a young child, Margaret lived on Walker Street and then
See HORN, Page 5A
Last week, North Elementary School in Kings Mountain named their
teacher and teacher assistant of the year. Michelle Mack was named the school’s Teacher of the Year. Selena Watson was selected as North Elementary’s Teacher Assistant of the Year Michelle Mack has been working for Cleveland County Schools since See NORTH, Page 4A
City of Kings Mountain is required by their stormwater permit to provide a survey for citizens take to determine the knowledge and views of citizens with respect to stormwater and stormwater issues.
The city has a new survey for citizens to complete online. This is a voluntary anonymous survey to assist the City of Kings Mountain Stormwater department in gauging public awareness about stormwater and environmental issues. Results of this survey will be used to enhance the City's Stormwater Management Plan
(SWMP) and improve your experience as a citizen of the City of Kings Mountain.
Questions range from the quality of streams and ponds in the city, stormwater education, where citizens believe water goes after reaching a storm drain, sources of pollution in the city, whether pet waste contributes to water pollution,
and the maintenance of stormwater drains, ditches, or outfalls being properly near you.
The Stormwater Department’s survey for Kings Mountain Citizens can be completed online at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/ r/6VYJ8G5 Please take a minute to visit the survey and share your opinion.
Feb. 10 event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation
by MICHAEL E. POWELL
Special to the Herald
F or handsome Chad Gunter, Jr., and his beautiful date, Katie Reese, dancing the night away among friends and family at the Feb. 10, 2023 Tim Tebow
“Night To Shine” event, was a night they will never, ever forget. The event was hosted by Anthony Grove Baptist Church, located in Crouse, N.C.
That said, it’s not every day a guy gets to take his best girl out, twirling her around to tunes meant to make you tap your toes and shake a leg, but Feb. 10, 2023 was that “night of all
nights” for the young Kings Mountain couple.
According to Tebow’s web site, “Night to Shine” is a “…complimentary event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world. The event is open to anyone living with disabilities, ages 14 and older. Although each event is a little bit different, some activities included are a red-carpet entrance, limousine rides, dancing, karaoke, gifts, a catered dinner, a Respite Room for parents and caregivers, a crowning ceremony where every honored guest will receive a crown or tiara, and more – Night to Shine is a celebration of God’s love for YOU, our Kings and Queens!”
Chad’s father, Chad Gunter, Sr. said his son is 23, and his girlfriend Katie See NIGHT, Page 4
On March 8, City of Kings Mountain’s ABC Board delivered a check to the city in the amount of $40,000, to be used by the City’s Police Department to purchase an unmarked vehicle for use by the Investigation Division.
“The ABC Board, in addition to its State-mandated
distributions for alcohol education and rehabilitation, along with law enforcement relating to alcohol; distributes any remaining surplus funds deemed to be profits to the City of Kings Mountain. This however occurs after all expenses, including the maintenance of a significant fund
pool of retained earnings for capital replacement or new construction,” City Manager Jim Palenick shared with city council and the Herald.
“This $40,000 came before retained earnings and not as part of what would be expected as the normal yearly return of profits, but rather
somewhat, over and above.
As such, our gratitude goes out to the ABC Board for its assistance to Chief Childress and the Police Department for what would have otherwise had to have been budgeted for in the City’s 2023-24 General Fund.”
GROVER, NC – Gladys Runell Etters, 92, of Grover, NC, went to her Heavenly reward on March 12, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Shelby, NC. She was born in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late A.D. and Eula Mae Crain Cochran and was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernest Etters; her brothers, Charles Cochran, Paul Cochran, Lester Cochran, Lemuel Cochran,
Max Cochran Sr., and Roy Cochran and her sisters, Ruby Cochran and Frances Pruett.
Runell was a longtime, faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church where she took great joy in spending time with the youth. She was a devoted homemaker and wife to Ernest and a dedicated daughter-in-law and caregiver for both her fatherin-law and mother-in-law.
Always keeping her hands and mind active, Runell enjoyed creating beautiful potholders and place mats for her family and friends also working crossword and word search puzzles. Through life’s ups and downs, Runell was always the happiest when she could take a few moments to sit and talk with the people she cared about. She always took pride in her home and worked diligently to keep a tidy home and lawn.
Runell was a wonderful daughter, wife, sister, aunt
ter of Sarah Runyans and the late Douglas Runyans. She was a loving wife of 40 years, mother and was known to her grandkids as “Mawmaw JoJo”.
In addition to her father, she is proceeded in death by her brother, Tony Runyans; sister in-laws, Patricia Passmoore and Same Mote; and brother in-law, Keith Bingham.
and friend to many. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones and friends. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Owen of Zephyrhills, FL; sister-in-law, Maxine Cochran, Shelby, NC and many loving nieces and nephews
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Brenda Wellmon leading the service Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM prior to the service in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home . Interment will be held in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Blacksburg, South Carolina. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals. com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
ter and wife Sarah; sisters, Jane Bingham of Gastonia; Susie Hawkins and husband Willie and Glenda Bowne; grandchildren, Austin, Eric, Hannah, Taylor, Christian, Logan, Chandler, Hailey, Kayla, Madison, and Chloe; great-grandchild, Sylvia; and brother in-laws, Ronnie Green and Adam Green.
ARRESTS
MARCH 7: Tim Teontay Cash, 34. Charlotte, Failure to appear speeding; failure to appear driving while license revoked; failure to appear seat belt violation, cited for expired tag and revoked license.
MARCH 8: Justin Wade Bolin, 38, 117 Green Meadows Drive, failure to appear, worthless check, $445 bond.
INCIDENTS
MARCH 1: A resident of Kings Row Drive reported front door damage at residence.
MARCH 2: Patriot Jacks Outfitters, 832 E. King Street, reported larceny of clothing items valued at $345.73
MARCH 3: Grandpa’s Store, 903 Bethlehem Road, reported damage to a propane tank valued at $4,000.
MARCH 5: POP Homes, Phenix Street, reported damage to insulation on a residence.
MARCH 6: A resident of Redwood Circle reported identity theft.
MARCH 8: A resident of Kings Oak Circle reported damage to a metal exterior door frame.
WRECKS
Cleveland Avenue when Rivas went over the median into oncoming traffic.
Property damage was estimated at $6,000.
MARCH 7: Officer Bullins aid Melissa Denise Phillips, 818 Brooklee Drive, operating a 2023
Kia, pulled out in front of a 2001 Ford operated by Jason Lee Hamrick, Cherryville, on US 74 Business.
Property damage was estimated at $2,050.
MARCH 8: Officer
Childers said Stephan Spikes, Shelby, operating a 2007 Toyota on Harmon Court, swerved his vehicle and hit a 2004 Honda operated by Bryant Paysour, 115 Branchwood Circle. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.
CITATIONS
MARCH 1: James Nicholas Braun, 28, Lenoir, fictitious tag, no registration, revoked driver’s license.
MARCH 1: Latoya Sharmaine Allen, 39, Mooresboro, expired tag.
MARCH 1: Donald lee Galloway Jr., 51, Cherryville, revoked driver’s license.
MARCH 2: Tyler Lee Harris, 36, 149 Crown Court, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.
ble, 29, Grover, failure to make a left turn from the designated lane for such turn, failure to drive on the right half of the road.
MARCH 3: Kimberly Gail Perkins, 38, 108 Cash Road, revoked driver’s license.
MARCH 4: Jallien Parker, 22, Shelby, no liability insurance.
MARCH 4: Kevin Michael Deshaun Jackson, 23, Bessemer City, speeding.
MARCH 4: Christopher Dwane Kimble, 21, 609 Sterling Dive, no vehicle registration, no inspection.
MARCH 4: Dominique Sheiquire Bostic, 30, 308 El Bethel Road, speeding, expired tag.
MARCH 5: Zachary Travis Miller, 24, Anderson, SC, speeding.
MARCH 5: Jonathan Terry Reid Farris, 26, 119 Mountainside Drive, littering.
MARCH 8: Stephen Russell Jamerson, 78, 123 Galilee Church Road, stop lamp violation, revoked driver’s license.
KINGS MOUNTAIN
–Joann Green, 62, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland.
A native of Cleveland County, she is the daugh-
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Larry Green of the home; sons, Jeffrey Green and wife Natalie of Blacksburg, SC; Kevin Green and wife Amy and Ray Ledbet-
According to Gaston County Police, this suspect who stole a gold twisted rope chain and a Jesus charm from the Banter by Piercing Pagoda located inside the Eastridge Mall.
The suspect asked an employee to look at the rope chain and charm and while the employee was showing the suspect the jewelry, he snatched the chain and charm and fled.
If you have any information about this suspect, please call Crime Stoppers of Gaston County at 704-8618000. You may be eligible for a cash reward and callers may remain anonymous
The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain.
Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation in Kings Mountainwww. claybarnette.com
MARCH 6: Officer Medlin said a 2021 Nissan operated by Lucifer Rivas, Bessemer City, struck a 2016 Peterbilt operated by Donald Jenkins, 1130 Rollingbrook Court. The accident happened on
MARCH 2: Charles Carr, Bessemer City, revoked driver’s license.
MARCH 2: Donquavius Avernon Cervetius Boyd, 28, Gastonia, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.
MARCH 3: Corey Kim-
MARCH 8: Katie Nicole Arndt, 26, 239 Jim Patterson Road, speeding.
MARCH 8: Marie Courtney Brooks, 27, Shelby, speeding.
Cleveland County Sher-
iff’s Office released their February statistics. During the month, there were 7,913 calls for service, 116 arrests, 1,085 papers served including 277 criminal, 533
civil, and 275 subpoenas.
One hundred forty-two incident reports were handled: 111 were criminal and 31 were non-criminal. Two-hundred seventy-eight-gun permits were issued, along with 316 concealed carry permits.
Narcotics seized were 13,790.0 DU pills, Cocaine 1.5 g, Marijuana 117.7 g, Meth 165.5 g, and Heroin 2.5g. The monthly average of inmates handled by the sheriff’s office were 240 males and 48 females.
On Sunday March 12, at 4:26 p.m., Lowell Police Department, along with the Gaston County Police Department and Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, responded to 307 South Church Street in Lowell in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival, responding officers located a male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers detained several individuals in the residence, including the suspect. All individuals were transported to the Gaston County Police Department as part of the investigation.
The victim was identified as Michael Antoine Drayton Jr, B/M, 21. The suspect was identified as Samuel Colt Usery, W/M, 29. Both the victim and suspect resided at 307 South Church Street in Lowell.
The Lowell Police Department and the Gaston County Police Department worked with the Gaston
County District Attorney’s Office throughout the investigation. Mr. Usery was charged with second degree murder. He is currently in the Gaston County Jail on a hold awaiting his first appearance in court.
This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lowell Sergeant R. Hoffman at 704-824-8540, Gaston County Police Detective H. Lloyd at 704866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000. There is no further information available currently.
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Kings Mountain Gateway Trail announces a ribbon cutting on Friday, March 31 at 3:30 p.m. for their beautiful new playground at 807 S. Battleground Ave., in Kings Mountain. Speaker Tim Moore will be making a presentation about the playground that day and the public is encouraged to attend.
this investigation should contact Detective Sgt. J.R. Bryant at 704-734-0444.
North Carolina's Year of the Trail is in full swing, as the state celebrates throughout 2023 as designated by NC House Bill 554 during its 2021 session and led by the Great Trails State Coalition, a group of over 50 organizations working to build more opportunities for hiking, biking, walking, running, paddling, and horseback riding across the
state through increased awareness, legislative action, education, and engagement.
Prior to the ribbon cutting, the Gateway Trail will also sponsor a 5K & 10 Mile Run on Saturday, March 25. Strap on your favorite running shoes and head to the trail to join in all the fun! Enjoy the scenic beauty of the KM Gateway Trail as you participate in these runs.
For more information, you may call: 704-6853549 OR 704-739-9663.
You may also email Shirley Brutko at “sbrutko@att. net“. To sign up for this run,
please visit www.runsignup. com, or for more information call 704 685-3549.
Friends of Crowders Mountain trail work March 18
The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. invites volunteers for trailwork and/ or litter pickup on Saturday, March 18. 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 704-8535375.
Dennis Pruitt, Second Baptist Church
Wednesday, March 29— Bethlehem Baptist Church; Rev. Brian Taule, Pastor, David Baptist Church
Everyone is invited to come and be a part of these special community services as we Journey to the Cross.
No matter if you are a brand-new business owner needing help getting your business off the ground or an established business looking for help getting to the next level, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall asks business owners to, “invest the time to review and engage with the professional resources to help them reach their goals.”
The Secretary of State
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Reese, is 25. They are both from Kings Mountain. Said Chad Sr. recently via email, “They attended the Tim Tebow Night to Shine event in Crouse, N.C., at Anthony Grove Baptist Church, on Feb. 10, 2023, and this event (took) place worldwide!
As you can see, these two young people, who both have Down Syndrome, wore classy, matching, purple outfits.”
Mr. Gunter continued, “When they arrived, they walked a red carpet with many on-lookers clapping and cheering, giving them the special treatment they deserve. All the participants were given the royal treatment.”
Chad Sr. noted the two young folks danced the evening away to the music played by a live DJ, and the floor even cleared, he said, for them to dance to Michael Jackson’s epic tune, “Thriller.”
Additionally, Mr. Gunter noted they had delicious snacks and refreshments and got to ride in a luxurious stretch limo. “Moreover, they had their pictures made in a photo booth. Each boy was given a crown and each girl was given a tiara,” he added.
Chad Gunter, Jr. said of his “Night to Shine” memory, “I had the best time at the prom. Katie is the love of my life and I gave my heart to her.”
For her part, Ms. Katie Reese said, “I had a great time, and my favorite (part) was the music and dancing.”
Katie’s mother, Diane Reese, noted, “I was impressed with the obvious amount of time and effort
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1995. “I received my Child Development and Family Relations degree from UNC-Greensboro and my teaching certificate from Belmont Abbey College. Since then, I have been teaching Kindergarten at North Elementary School for many, many years! “
“I later went on to receive my master’s degree from Appalachian State University along with my National Board certification,” she said.
“I am so proud to be a
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Corporations are re-
quired to file their Annual Reports with the NC Secretary of State and the Fiscal Year End 2022 Report is due by Monday, April 17. To simplify the process, the report can now be filed online at www.sosnc.gov/AROnline Filing online saves time, is easier, and avoids mistakes. Failure to file could
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• If this entity is not doing business and would like to be relieved from filing annual reports this year or in the future, then you should dissolve your corporation by filing form B-06 before.
put in by the volunteers. The event was well organized – from the red carpet, the DJ, the food; to the limo rides. The participants were made to feel special with an abundance of attention. I felt honored to be in attendance and experience the outpouring of love for our special ones. There was lots of fun and smiles that night.”
Chad Gunter, Sr. said, “I had a great time! I am very thankful to see my son and other people with special needs having a blast in a safe environment. I really appreciate Tim Tebow, the host of churches and the many volunteers who made this event possible.”
Chad Jr.’s mother, Robin Gunter agreed, adding, “I just want to say ‘thank you’ to all that made February 10 a special night for my son, Chad, and his girlfriend, Katie. They wore big smiles the entire evening! I am thankful to Tim Tebow and Anthony Grove Baptist Church for this great local event, and love you with my whole heart!”
North School Tiger! I am so blessed to be given the opportunity to work with an amazing, awesome, and gifted staff that enjoys teaching students and helping them to succeed.”
She went on to say, “I have been married to my friend and soul mate, Bruce for 27 years. Bruce is employed as the Vice President of Economic Development by the NC Community College System Office. We have two wonderful children. Cameron is an engineer in Greensboro, NC and Carmyn is a sophomore at UNC-Greensboro.”
Michelle’s Motto is, “Every child can learn something and be success-
How to volunteer next year…
On Feb. 9, 2024, there will be another event and to volunteer, go to the group’s web site, Night to Shine at https://www. timtebowfoundation.org/ night-to-shine/, and check out their information.
Tebow’s organization and the Night to Shine event, as the site said, “… requires the help of thousands of volunteers across the globe and is a wonderful way to connect with and serve your community of people with special needs! From serving as a guest’s buddy or member of the red-carpet paparazzi, to keeping the enthusiasm up on the dance floor or serving food, there is something for everyone.
To volunteer at Night to Shine, you will register and receive a background check through your local host church location. Once registered, your local host location will provide you with the necessary information and training you will need to serve.
ful if they have a positive mentor or role model guiding them in life.”
On the naming of Selena Watson as North School’s Teachers Assistant of the Year, she said, “I have been at North Elementary School for 21 years. I was hired for Title 1, one on one reading with 1st grade students. I did this for about a decade. Then, I became a 1st grade assistant for Mrs. Nicole Smith. I have really enjoyed working with my North School family. I am married to Jewel. We have 4 children Travis, Angel, Shelton, and Camille and 2 grandchildren Taylor and Samari.”
the family moved to 108 Lackey Street during her later childhood. She attended First Baptist Church (before the split), Second Baptist Church, and Oak Grove Baptist Church during her lifetime.
When asked what kids did for fun, she said, “We jumped rope in the street and played hide and seek after dark. As children, we also sang a song called ‘Go in and Out Your Window, Go in and Out Your Window.’ Then we would kneel in front of ‘our lover’,” she said laughing.
Margaret’s older brother, Jake, was the clown of the family, so much so he would get into trouble at Central that would often result in him leaving school after being sent out into the hall during class. Margaret was sometimes sent home with notes for her parents about Jake, and he would get into trouble. “He got lots of whippings. After a while, I stopped giving those notes to my parents,” she confessed.
“We didn’t have a cafeteria at school back then, so we walked home for lunch. Sometimes, when we walked back to school, a train would be blocking the railroad crossing on Piedmont Avenue. We would have to crawl under the train to get back to school,” she said. “I finished ninth grade at Central.”
In those days, school extended through 11th grade, but students were not required attend. “For a time, I worked at Pauline Mill. My daddy, Wright Huffstetler, was a Loom Fixer,” she said.
Margaret explains what young people did for fun, “Teenagers would gather at a friend’s home that had a piano and sing. I could play the piano by ear. On days when we didn’t sing, we would walk over to the Old Waterworks Park on Gantt Street and swim. Sometimes, we’d walk downtown and go to Summers Drug Store for banana splits. They had the best banana splits. We went to town as much as we could.”
A big smile comes across Margret’s face when she speaks of her husband, Holland A. Horn. She explains how they met. “He had a friend who had a car, and the boys would drive by our house and flirt with us girls. Once there were a bunch of girls at a house across the street from my parent’s home, and we flirted with the boys when they drove up and down the road.”
Holland must have made a big impression on Margaret because they married when she was 17 years old. Holland’s parents lived in Nebo, down Waco Road. “Before we married, we had gone to their property and picked out where we wanted to build our house. His parents wanted us to live with them, but we wanted a house of our own. Holland’s family were carpenters, so they helped us build our house for $500.”
By 1941, World War II had begun, and Margaret’s life got a lot harder. My brother Jake (Jacob Columbus Huffstetler) went into service at the beginning of the war, and he was the first boy from our section to die.”
“Less than a year after
he joined the Navy, seventeen boys from his ship went into town and a big storm came up. They were trying to get back to the ship, USS Gherardi, on a small boat, when it flipped over, and all the boys were lost on December 10, 1942. Jake hit his head on a rock and drowned. It took three weeks to get him home and we buried him at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery. He recently had his picture made and the negative was in his shoe, so we have a photo. He left behind a wife in Bessemer City and their daughter, Becky, who was just six-months old.”
Husband Holland was also called up to serve and he participated in the Battle of the Bulge and was a Squad Leader. “He served two years,” Margaret shared. When asked what life was like while he was gone, she said, “It was a difficult time, we had two sons, Don who was older and Arnie (Arnold) who was six-months old. We lived with my parents for a time.”
She went on, “When it was time for Holland to come home, I watched the paper and knew when his ship was going to dock. I remember waiting up for him at home. Our house was between two creeks, and I heard him when he got out of the car. I ran to meet him on the bridge to our house; it was a happy homecoming,” she said. Margaret was just 24 years old.
Together, Margaret and Holland had three children, Donald, Arnold (Arnie), and Saundra. Holland died early, and Margaret became a widow. “Dad died in 1963, daughter Saundra shared. “Mom, had good jobs and she did well.”
But life threw the family another challenge in 1990 when son Arnie needed a heart transplant. “I had read about heart transplants using pig’s valves and watched television shows about it. But I never imagined one of my children would ever need that. That surgery added 21 years to his life, and I am thankful for it. He lived to be 63years old. Progress surely is amazing!”
Margaret remembers a lot about Kings Mountain in her lifetime. “I remember when Central burned, and we had to go to West School in the morning and then to Central until 5 p.m. My favorite teacher was Miss Gussey Huffstetler.
I also had a good friend named Irene Gladden, and her daddy was John Gladden.”
“I remember seeing President Hoover and then when President Roosevelt
drove through town. People really did turn out for the presidents back then,” she said.
She also remembers a funny story about shopping at Pauline Store, “Once I had a big piece of silver with a hole in it when I was young. I tried to use it to buy a doll. That didn’t work,” she laughs.
Donald, Holland, Margaret, and Arnold Horn before Holland deployed overseas. Photos provided
She also remembers shopping at Robert’s Store, Gault Brothers Grocery, and Bridges TV. Downtown, she remembers
Sterchi’s, Lawyer Davis’s office, Griffin’s Drug Store, Fulton’s, Home Savings & Loan, Kings Mountain National Bank, Belk’s, Sum-
mers Drug Store, Plonk’s, and Cooper’s Furniture. “Those were sure the good old days, back then,” Margaret said with a smile.
Many of you recall Romper Room—that children’s TV program from the 50s–90s!
I recall the hostess peering through her magic mirror and naming people in her viewing audience. I also recall a “Mr. Do Bee” and a “Mr. Don’t Bee.” The hand puppets aimed to instill good eti-
Steve Taylor Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church
quette. “Do Bee good boys and girls for your parents!” and “Don’t Bee like this . . . .”
In Workout #2 for our Christian faith, James gives us a “do be” and a “don’t be” for hearing the Word of God.
He says, “Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22). We hear the Word in many ways. In the Sunday worship service, in our Sunday school class,
our weekly Bible study, daily Bible reading, or favorite TV preacher.
That’s good. For your initial faith in Christ, if you are saved, came through hearing the good news of Christ. “ Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of Christ” (Rom 10:17).
But we are not to be “hearers only.” (That’s the “don’t be.”) We are not to take in the Word of God and take off from church thinking, “I’m done. I’m good til next Sunday.”
James likens such an
attitude to someone who looks in the mirror and goes on with his or her day—not fixing anything. How unreal is that? No brushing the hair . . . no trimming the moustache . . . no applying makeup!
When we hear the Word of God, there is always something to fix. An attitude to correct. A motive to purify. A sin to forsake. An action to practice.
So we must be doers of the Word. (That’s the “do be.”) We must not forget it but obey it. James calls each Christian to be “an
effectual doer,” not “a forgetful hearer” (James 1:25). We must work the Word into our lives!
What is our daily reward? True happiness. James says, “This man will be blessed in what he does” (James 1:25) Jesus says the same –“Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it” (Lk 10:28) And so does this grand hymn Trust and obey for there’s no other way, To be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey.
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St. Paul United Methodist Church N. Cansler Street 704-739-1256
Sunrise Baptist Church 208 Mail Road 704-692-3007
Temple Baptist Church 612 N. Cansler Street 704-739-4716
The Favor Center Church 602 Slater Street
True Gospel Holiness Church 1608 Shelby Road 704-739-6764
Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328
Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961
Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive
Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171
Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372
Ardent Life Church 420 Branch Street 704-739-7700
Arise Church 830 E. King St.
Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247
Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471
Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015
Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152
Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697
Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571
Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773
Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920
Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487
Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477
Kings Mountain Historical Museum asks citizens for help with identification of the individuals in a recently discovered group of 39 photographs. Downtown Kings Mountain is prominent in several photographs.
The photographs were donated by Terry Greene in Georgia. He purchased an envelope with these photographs and in it was the name "Carl W. Davidson" of Kings Mountain on the label.
The museum believes they have identified several photographs as Carl W. Davidson and his wife Mary Lou Hord, prominent Kings Mountain citizens who married on October 19, 1926. Carl worked in the designing department at Margrace Mills and was in a fatal car accident on S. Battleground Ave. in June of 1945.
Two photos of interest are of downtown Kings Mountain in the snow. One shot is of Battleground Avenue looking south. The Southern Railway Freight Depot is directly in front, and to the left are downtown shops.
W.A. Mauney remodeled Mauney Brothers Store around 1914, due to a fire. The storefront in this photo is not as ornate as it had been prior to the fire. In fact, it looks much like it does today.
The second photo is of Battleground Avenue looking north. To the right is J.K. Setzer’s Garage. It appears to be located much where the old Wells Fargo building now sits. In a 1925 – 1926 aerial postcard of downtown Kings Mountain, the garage building can be seen clearly, and the cars in the newly discovered photos are from around that period.
In the distance, can be seen Southern Railway Company’s first Overhead Bridge that was constructed in 1919, and is still located just south of W. A. Mauney’s second home on Battleground Avenue. The second Overhead Bridge on King Street was built in 1938.
Looking at the photographic evidence, the group of photos are from after 1919 but before the second Overhead Bridge on Kings Street was built in 1938. Among the group is what appears to be a 1925 Model T Ford. So, narrowing the possible dates even further, it is likely the group of photographs date from the mid1920s.
If you would like to view the newly donated photographs, they are posted on Kings Mountain Historical Museum’s Facebook page.
March is Women’s History Month, so Kings Mountain National Military Park recently shared a post about a patriot woman of the southern campaign, Rebecca Brewton Motte (1737-1815) of Charleston, South Carolina.
The daughter of a goldsmith, Rebecca inherited extensive properties and was one of the wealthiest individuals in South Carolina. An ardent patriot, she helped supply the Continental army for five years.
In early 1781, British soldiers occupied the plantation and fortified the big house. Rebecca, her children, and domestic slaves, were moved into the overseer’s house. The British soldiers called their new fort, Fort Motte after Rebecca.
By Loretta CozartKings Mountain Drug was in business since the 1920’s, founded by Fred Finger. When Fred Finger died the business was purchased by Frank R. Summers. who operated it until 1937 when he sold his interests to Don Blanton and John L. McGill. They changed the name from Summers Drug to Kings Mountain Drug and operated the partnership for 25 years.
C. D. Blanton Jr. assumed his father’s interest following Blanton’s death.
When John McGill retired in 1970, Howard Lutz bought his interest, and the pharmacy continued under that partnership.
Associated with the pharmacy for 35 years, manager for 25 years, was
S. Humes Houston. Staff in 1975 included Mrs. Charles Bagwell. Mrs. Buell Carrigan, Mrs. Giles Strickland. Mrs. Newell Thornburg. Mrs. Merle Valentine,
Ralph Ware, Paul Owens, and Taft Clark.
A partial list of former long term employes includes Mrs. Joyce Phifer, Mrs. Jessie Watterson, Mrs. Helen VanDyke, Miss Peggy Ross, Mrs. Howard McKee, Mrs. Roy Pearson, Mrs. H. D. McDaniel, Mrs. Helen Tate, George Hord, Happy McDaniel, and R. Ragan Harper. Kings Mountain Drug Co. was located at 209 S. Battleground Avenue and by July 10, 1975, had dispensed well over 2,000,000 prescriptions according to a story that ran in the Kings Mountain Herald.
When the British occupied Charleston in June of 1780, she left the city for the safety of her late brother’s Mt. Joseph plantation on the Congaree River, some 95 miles away. It was around this time that her husband, Jacob Motte, who had fought in the Battle of Fort Moultrie in 1776, died of an illness.
In May of 1781, Brig. General Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion, and Lt. Col. “Light Horse”
Henry Lee arrived to lay siege to the fort.
After five days of laying siege to the fort without making an impact in the defenses, Marion and Lee asked Rebecca for permission to burn the home down. Not only did Rebecca
agree, but she also provided the bow and arrows through which it was accomplished, forcing the British to surrender.
According to her grandchildren, Rebecca kept the quiver which she hung on the back of her chair to hold her knitting needles.
(Editor’s. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “100 Years in the Kitchen” by Women of KINGS Mountain’s First Presbyterian Church.)
1 t. vanilla
CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Arlene Barrett
4 chicken breasts, stewed, save broth
Cut in bite-size pieces. Place in 8x12x2 baking dish Mix:
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
¼ cup milk Pour over chicken and add 2 tablespoons margarine. Mix 2 cups chicken broth with 1 pkg. stuffing mix. Spoon over chicken mixture. Brown in oven 400 to 4 25 degrees for 30 minutes.
POTATO CASSEROLE
Marion Thomasson
Two lb. pkg. hash brown potatoes, thaw partially- uncooked 8 oz. sour cream
8 oz. grated Cheddar cheese (½ lb.)
2 cans cream of potato soup, undiluted
Salt and pepper Spray 9x13 pan with pam. Put mixture in casserole.
Sprinkle with ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Bake ½ hour at 300 degrees.
VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Clara Rhea
2 cans Veg All drain
1 can cream of chicken soup
½ cup mayonnaise
Reserve ½ cup liquid from Veg All. Mix all together in casserole. Add ½ cup cheese nip crackers, crushed to top of casserole. Melt 1 stick butter and pour on top. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
CHOCOLATE SYRUP CAKE
Debbie Patterson
1 stick margarine
1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 cups plain flour
2 t. baking powder
¼
t. salt
1 can chocolate syrup
Cream together margarine and sugar. Add other ingredients Mix well. Bake in tube pan for 1 hour at 350 degrees.
HEAVENLY CAKE
Jane King
1 box Deluxe II yellow cake mix
Mix and bake cake in long pan
1 large can crush pineapple
1 cup sugar
1 large box vanilla instant pudding
Mix sugar and pineapple together and bring to a boil. Pour over cake while hot. Mix pudding and put on top of the pineapple. Put cake in refrigerator and cool. Spread large container of Cool Whip over cooled cake. Spread coconut on top along with crushed pecans.
The Cleveland County Artist Competition provides local artists with an opportunity to showcase their work and compete for prizes and recognition. This competition typically includes a variety
of media, such as painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and other visual arts. wThe competition is open to artists 18+ of all skill levels, and it provides a great opportunity for artists to net-
work and connect with other artists in the community. It also offers a chance for art lovers to discover new talent and appreciate the diverse range of art created by local artists.
If you are an artist or an art lover in the Shelby area, the Cleveland County Artist Competition is a great event. Whether you are entering the See COMPETITITION, Page 8A
Downtown drug store filled more than 2M prescriptionsHappy McDaniel in front of Summers Drug Store circa 1925. Photo by KM Historical Museum
Here is info on a very special dog at Cleveland County Animal Care Services, in her own words, “My name is Daisy and I'm a very friendly 5 yr. old Labrador retriever. I have been hanging out here at the shelter since February. I was brought in as a stray and they have spayed me, and I'm microchipped and UTD (that’s shelter lingo for “up to date”) on all my vaccinations! Yes, I have been here too long.”
“Now for the good stuff...I am a very active girl. I love being in the sun and I will lay on my back and scratch to my heart’s content. I do pretty good on a leash, but I do pull. I'm very excited about being outside. I will do the zoomie thing and get out some of my energy, but if you sit down, I will come right up to you and ask for attention,” she says enthusiastically.
“I will take treats very politely and sit when I do it. I would probably do best with someone that has my energy for exercise. I bet I'd do good on walks, and a fenced in yard wouldn't be a bad thing either. If you think I would be a won-
derful addition to your family, come by the shelter and meet me. I would be so happy.”
Cleveland County Animal Services works to make the adoption process as seamless as possible. Their priority is making the best possible matches to find forever homes for shelter pets.
All dog adoptions include:
• Initial medical exam
• Initial deworming
• Initial heartworm screening
• DHLPP vaccination
• Rabies vaccination and tag
• Microchip ID and registration
• Spay or neutering
All cat adoptions include:
• Initial medical exam
• Initial deworming
• FVRCP vaccination
• Rabies vaccination and tag
• Microchip ID and registration
• Spay or neutering In order to adopt, you must have a valid, government issued photo ID that. This can be driver's license, passport, ID card.
Adoption Hours:
• Monday through Friday
10 AM - 4 PM
• The shelter is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Adoption fees are $40 for dogs and $20 for cats. In some instances, these fees are waived. Special adoption promotions occur from time to time and include a reduced fee adop-
tion. On-going adoption promotions:
• Pets for Patriots - Fee waived adoption for retired and active military veterans
• Special Needs Pets - Fee waived adoption for pets with special needs
• Seniors for Seniors - Fee waived adoption for residents older than 60 adopting a dog or
cat eight years or older.
• Two for One - Cats prefer company. Adopt one cat get the second a no charge.
The mission of the Cleveland County Animal Services Department is to protect the health and safety of residents; promote humane care and prevent cruel treatment of animals; and work to reduce the number of stray and homeless animals
in the county.
If you are interested in adopting a dog, please visit our shelter at 1601 Airport Rd. Shelby NC 28150. Adoption fees are normally $40 and include spay/neuter, vaccinations, flea/tick treatment, deworming, microchip, and a rabies license.
West Elementary PTO is doing a fundraiser raffle and the money raised will go towards the purchase of new electronic signage for the school. The raffle will have three cash winners and tickets are $5 each. All West Elementary stu-
dents have raffle tickets available to sell right now. Deadline for ticket purchase is Wednesday, March 29th.
Winners will be pulled at the spring program on Thursday evening, March 30 on Facebook Live, and notified via phone call.
You do not have to be present to win. The first ticket pulled gets the $1000 cash bag, the second ticket pulled gets the $500 cash bag, and the third gets the $250 cash bag. If any local businesses would like to help sponsor the
sign, please reach out to WestSchoolPTO1@gmail.com. We are a non-profit and can provide a receipt for any donations.
All students will have a little fun through the competition, as well. Those who sell at least 10 tickets will receive an ice cream
treat. Students who sell 20 tickets or more will receive an ice cream treat plus a ticket to watch Mr. Cooke get his hair cut. The top 25 sellers get to cut off a piece of Mr. Cooke ‘ s hair on Friday, March 31st, and Mrs. Robinson will shave the rest.
Women’s History Month is celebrated throughout the month of March. Wells Fargo Economics group has released a new report finding that there has been a shift in this structure where more than half of women are single, causing a ripple effect across the economy and leaving a mark on the labor market, wealth, and spending. This is a summary of that report.
For decades, marriage was the most common household structure for women. It has long shaped women’s relationship with the job market and helped propel wealth, in part from married men being the highest income earners of any group and, in more recent decades, through dual-income
households. More broadly, the union brought economies of scale that made large expenditures like housing easier to achieve. But there has been a gradual shift in household structure taking place in the United States. Now, more than half of women are single. The change is rippling across the economy and leaving a mark on the labor market, wealth, and spending.
• A record 52% of women were unmarried or separated in 2021. The rising share of single women households has been driven entirely by women who have never married. Due to women increasingly pushing back marriage or forgoing it all together, the number of never-married women has grown
a staggering 20% over the past decade.
• Single women are providing an outsized lift to the labor force. The number of nevermarried women in the labor force has grown three times faster than the broader labor pool over the past decade. The rapid increase stems from never-married women’s growing ranks, but also larger gains in labor force participation compared to other groups, including never-married men.
• Despite single women becoming increasingly important to the workforce, the pay gap between single men and women persists. Never-married women working full time earned 92.1% of what never-married men earned in
2022, down from 95.8% a decade prior. Meantime, the pay gap between separated, divorced and widowed women and men has been stuck in a narrow range since the Great Recession.
• Lower earnings create an uphill battle for single women to build wealth. Median wealth among single women was 18% lower than single men in 2019. The wealth gap widens to 29% among never-married women, even when controlling for factors like age, education, homeownership, and children.
• Weaker earnings and wealth lead single women to spend less than single men and the average household. The rate of spending growth for single women has kept pace
with broad expenditure gains over the past decade, but this growing group spends differently. Single women devote a higher share of outlays to necessities like housing and healthcare, while over the past decade, expenditures on education and food away from home have grown faster than those of single men.
Overall, single women are becoming an increasingly influential part of the American economy. At a time when employers are struggling to hire and are facing anemic growth in the labor force ahead, the rising number of never-married women, who have higher labor force participation than currently or previously married women, are helping to fill the
void. With more women on their own, singles are also a growing consumer segment. But single women’s increased influence in the jobs market has yet to improve the pay picture relative to men. With little to no progress on the pay gap over the past decade, it remains difficult for single women to save and invest, which keeps them in a more precarious financial position than their married or male counterparts. Narrowing these gaps is important for the financial security of a growing segment of the U.S. population, which could help support businesses with a significant single women customer base.
When it’s time for your baby to sleep, always place him or her on a firm surface, like a mattress covered in a fitted sheet in a crib. Don’t place your baby on soft surfaces like a couch or pillow.
Keep your baby safe by staying awake when you care for them during the night and put them back in their crib when you’re ready to go back to sleep. We know it’s hard. Here are some ideas to try:
• Ask another adult to stay awake with you and
From Page 7A competition or simply attending as a spectator, you are sure to be inspired and impressed by the quality and variety of art on display!
All two-dimensional entries must be ready to hang with picture wire on the back. No saw tooth hangers. The Arts Council reserves the right to reject any entry that requires special installation.
put the baby back in their crib if you fall asleep.
• Set an alarm.
• Remove pillows and any soft bedding where you’re feeding baby.
• Do not feed the baby sitting on a couch or armchair.
• Keep the crib near your bed but do not have them in your bed.
According to Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services, 13 Gaston County babies died as a result of unsafe sleep in 2021.
Entries may be two and three dimensional but limited to paintings, drawings, sculpture, mixed media, print-making, and fine craft.
Entry Fee is $30 for up to 2 entries. Additional entries $5 each (each artist may have up to 4 total entries in the show).
• First Place $500.00
• Second Place $250.00
• Third Place $125.00
• Three Honorable Mention Awards $50.00 each
The exhibit schedule is as follows:
• Thursday, May 18 &
GPD has a limited number of free pack-andplay portable cribs available for parents who need one. If you need a packand-play, please call GPD at 704-866-6702 and ask for Detective Waldroup.
To make sure all the babies in your life sleep safely, remember and spread the word about the ABCs of infant safe sleep: ALONE, on my BACK, in my CRIB. Use the ABCs for EVERY sleepnaps and nighttime.
19, 2023, 10am - 4pm: Deliver entries to Arts Council
• Thursday, May 25, 5pm - 7pm - Opening Reception & Awards Presentation free & open to the public from Thursday, May 25 - Tuesday, June 20 Exhibit is free & open to the public, Hours: Mon.Fri., 9am - 4pm, Saturdays, 10am - 2pm
• June 21 & 22, 10am4pm - Pick up your entries/ purchases from the exhibit Visit www.ccartscouncil.org, and go to Events for a prospectus.
Kings Mountain High’s track teams opened their season last week at Gastonia Ashbrook against some of the top teams in the area, and both the Mountaineers and Lady Mountaineers came away as the winners.
The Lady Mountaineers took a 10-point win over the host Ashbrook ladies, 10999. Independence finished third with 84 points followed by Shelby 56, North Rowan 54 and Stuart Cramer 47.
The Kings Mountain men finished first with 134 points, 18 better than second place Shelby with 116. Ashbrook ran third with 98 followed by Independence 60, Stuart Cramer 52 and North Rowan 29.
Brayden Patrick’s grand slam home run highlighted a nine-run first inning that led to a 13-0, four and one-half inning rout of Blacksburg
High’s Wildcats in Kings
Mountain High’s Lickety
Lew’s Night baseball home opener Wednesday at Lancaster Field.
The Mountaineers had only three hits during the inning with winning pitcher Zane Brockman getting the other two – a single and a double. But the Mountaineers took advantage of seven walks, three wild pitches, a hit batsman and an error while sending 14 batters to the plate.
Brockman gave up just two harmless hits and struck out 11 batters in his four innings on the mound. Aidan Taylor pitched the top of the fifth, fanning one batter and issuing two walks. The Wildcats had runners on first and second with two outs and Levi Barrett at the plate when his ground ball to shortstop hit teammate Davon Garrison on his way to third to end the game.
After Blacksburg’s Kolby Capps beat out an infield grounder to deep short to open the game and was immediately sacrificed to
high-
The bottom of the first saw KM leadoff hitter Jacob Hamrick fly out to medium centerfield, but Capps walked Caleb Broome and
the Mountaineer assault began. Brockman’s single to center and two wild pitches brought Irby in from third for what would be the winning run. Two more walks loaded the sacks and Patrick’s grand slam over the left-centerfield fence moved the score to 5-0. Broome was hit by a pitched ball with the bases loaded to make it 6-0. With the bases still loaded, Brockman doubled to run the margin to 9-0. The Mountaineers scored the game’s final four runs in the bottom of the third when they sent nine men to the plate. An error, infield hit by Hamrick and a walk to Broome loaded the bases. Brockman was hit by a pitch to bring Ellis home with the 10th run. Irby’s single to left ran the score to 12-0 and consecutive walks to Mayes and Patrick accounted for the final run.
Kings Mountain was scheduled to host Gastonia Ashbrook in their first Big South 3A Conference game for last night’s Hotdog Night. The Mountaineers will go to Ashbrook March 17 and will return home March 21 against the Hunter Huss Huskies for a T-shirt Night. Several T-shirts will be given away.
Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers edged a strong Cherryville nine 2-1 in a non-conference baseball game last week in Cherryville. Wyatt Davis pitched five
after two innings. KM tallied the winning run in the top of the fifth. Cherryville loaded the bases in the fourth and seventh innings but couldn’t score. The Ironmen collected
ers issued nine walks. In another non-conference game Friday, the Mountaineers traveled to the mountains and defeated Enka 10-2. Jack Toney was the winning pitcher.
Leading the Lady Mountaineers were Janiya Hunt with a first place finish in the 200 and third place in the 100 and long jump, and Divinity Ervin who was first in the 3200, second in the 1600 and ran a leg on the winning 4x800 relay team.
Alexis Jackson was second in the high jump and triple jump, and Kamari Odems was third in the 300 meter hurdles.
Leading the Mountaineers were Max Thompson with first place finishes in the 800 and 1600, as well
Max
as running a leg on the winning 4x800 team
Isaiah Watts finished first in the 3200, second in the 1600 and also ran a leg on the winning 4x800 team.
Malik Littlejohn was second in the 300 hurdles.
Nathan Inthavong was second in the 3200 run.
Barry Moore represented the sprinters with a third place in the 200 meter dash.
“Overall, it was a great team effort getting points from all areas,” noted Coach Rayvis Key.
Kings Mountain High’s women’s softball team fought back from an early one-run deficit to defeat Chase 5-2 in a non-conference game Thursday at KMHS.
The Lady Trojans took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning on a sacrifice fly by Osment.
The Lady Mountaineers got on a hitting streak in the bottom of the third and took a 2-1 lead on a home run by Alayna Patrick and never looked back. Madeline Huffman got the win on the mound, going seven innings and striking out 10
Kendrick was fifth at 17.77.
while scattering eight hits. Patrick and Austyn Dixon both had multiple hits for the Lady Mountaineers. Desiree Green and Paige Fleming each had RBIs.
The Lady Mountaineers were scheduled to begin Big South 3A Conference play last night at Gastonia Ashbrook. They will host the Hunter Huss Lady Huskies in a conference game Friday at 6 p.m. They go to North Gaston on March 21 and Forestview March 24 before returning home against South Point on March 28. All games begin at 6 p.m.
Friday, March 17 6 p.m. – High school softball, Hunter Huss at Kings Mountain
7 p.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Ashbrook
Monday, March 20 1 p.m. – High school men’s golf, Kings Mountain at Catawba Creek (Huss and Ashbrook hosts).
Tuesday, March 21 4 p.m. – High school
Kings Mountain Middle School’s track team got its season off to a great start last week with a victory over North Lincoln, East Lincoln and Lincolnton. The Patriots
travel to Shelby Wednesday for a 4 p.m. start.
“These kids have worked hard every day to get better,” said Coach Shane Cole. “I’ve challenged them to keep up
track and field, North Gaston, Cramer, Forestview, Hunter Huss at Kings Mountain.
6 p.m. High school softball, Kings Mountain at North Gaston.
6 p.m. – High school women’s soccer, Kings Mountain at North Gaston
7 p.m. – High school baseball, Hunter Huss at Kings Mountain
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 2nd of March, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of PATRICIA ANN LAWRENCE, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Calvin P. Brown, Administrator on or before the 8th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 8th day of March, 2023.
Calvin P. Brown, Administrator
Estate of Patricia Ann Lawrence
432 Monroe St Shelby, NC 28150
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 1st of March, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of DAVID WAYNE OWENS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Alvin Kenneth Owens, Administrator on or before the 8th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 8th day of March, 2023.
Alvin Kenneth Owens, Administrator Estate of David Wayne Owens
1201 E Park Dr Gastonia, NC 28054
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 28th day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of GLORIA MAXINE SISK, 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, Christopher Charles Randall, Executor, on or before the 8th of June, 2023 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 8th day of March, 2023
Christopher Charles Randall, Executor
Estate of: Gloria Maxine Sisk
1629 Zion Hill Road Marion, NC 28752
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 27th day of February, 2023 as Executrix and Executor of the Estate of JASPER WARREN GAMBLE; AKA, BILL GAMBLE, 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, Natalie Alyssa Gamble, Executrix and/or Justin Warren Gamble, Executor, on or before the 8th of June, 2023 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 8th day of March, 2023
Natalie Alyssa Gamble, Executrix
Estate of: Jasper Warren Gamble; aka, Bill Gamble 3311 Crawley Rd Shelby, NC 28150
And/or
Justin Warren Gamble, Executor
Estate of: Jasper Warren Gamble; aka, Bill Gamble 3311 Crawley Rd Shelby, NC 28150
the winning tradition that KM has. They were ready this week, and even when I had to make a couple of changes in the lineup before we even got off the bus they said ‘let’s go coach.’”
KM took the top three spots in the 3200 meter run with Landon Hogston finishing first in 11:59.22, followed by John Steele second at 11:59.72 and Luke Howell third at 12:01.
David Johnson won the 1600 meter run in 5:33 and Riyad Alkhaimi was fourth in 5:48.
Johnson ran second in the 800-meter in 2:26 and Alkhaimi was fifth in 2:34.
Cameron Zuniga won the shot with a throw of 35’10”. Isaiah Rote was third at 30’11” and Camren Houser fourth at 30’4 1/3 inches.
Zuniga also won the disc with a throw of 102’9”. Elijah Perry was third at 85’.75” and Daeshaw Camp fourth at 80’4”.
Isaiah Branch was second in the long jump at 17 feet even. Silas Tate was fourth at 15’10” and Devin Hopper fifth at 15’8”.
KM took the top two spots in the triple jump with Khareem Coleman finishing first at 31’2” and Camren Houser second at 30’11”.
Christian Jarrett was second in the high jump at 5’3” and Xavier Hutchens finished fourth.
Dakota Smith won the hurdles at 16:01, followed closely by Ezra Ellis at 16.52. Aiden
Qua Ingram won the 100 meter run in 11:64. Xavier Hutchens was fourth at 12:21 and Isaiah Branch fifth at 12:21.
Ingram also won the 200 meter run in 23.68. Nasir Epps was fourth at 25.90 and Xavier Hutchens fifth at 26:14.
Ingram finished second in the 400 meter run in 1:02.12, followed closely by teammate Malachi Powell at 1:02.51. Kings Mountain swept all three relays. Ezra Ellis, Christian Jarrett, Nasir Epps and Isaiah Branch won the 4x1 in 51:47; Ellis, Jameron Thurman, Dakota Smith and Nasir Epps won the 4x2 in 1:47; and Landon Hogston, Devin Hopper, Silas Tate and Malachi Powell won the 4x4 in 4:25. Kings Mountain finished with 11 first places out of the 15 events. The Patriots were second in seven events and third in eight. The Patriots more than doubled the score of second place East Lincoln, 125 to 51. North Lincoln ran third with 39 points and Lincolnton was fourth with 13.
KM’s 4x4 relay teamHogston, Hopper, Tate and Powell – was selected as the Relay Team of the Week. Qua Ingram with two first place and one second place finish, was named Runner of the Week and Cameron Zuniga, with two first place finishes, was selected Field Athlete of the Week.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 23rd of February, 2023 as Administrator and Administratrix of the Estate of GEORGIA FINNEY, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Edward Charles Finney, Administrator and/or Pamela F. Boyce, Administratrix on or before the 1st of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of March, 2023.
Edward Charles Finney, Administrator
Estate of Georgia Finney
1905 Petty Road Shelby, NC 28150
And/or
Pamela F. Boyce, Administratrix
Estate of Georgia Finney
117 James Love School Rd Shelby, NC 28152
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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 16th day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of MICHAEL HERSHEL FRADY; AKA, MICHAEL H. FRADY, 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, Michael Lance Frady, Executor, on or before the 22nd of May, 2023 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 22nd day of February, 2023
Michael Lance Frady, Executor
Estate of: Michael Hershel Frady; aka, Michael H. Frady 2018 Lincolnton Hwy Cherryville, NC 28021
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain has called a public hearing regarding an application for rezoning.
Mr. Colton Harrell, Applicant/Owner has requested an amendment to the Zoning Map of the City of Kings Mountain regarding the following:
Rezone approximately 22.65 acres, identified as Cleveland County Parcel 11158 located on the south side of Phifer Road and the east side of Kings Mountain Boulevard. The petitioner would like the property to be rezoned from Suburban Residential (SR) to Mixed Use (MU). Case Z-22-26
The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. A copy of the application may be obtained by contacting the City of Kings Mountain Community Planning Department at 704-734-4595.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 21st day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of HAL STUART GREENE, 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 Brian Cook, Executor, on or before the 1st of June, 2023 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 1st day of March, 2023
James Brian Cook, Executor
Estate of: Hal Stuart Greene
1266 Jim Elliott Rd
Shelby, NC 28150
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 6th of March, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JERRY L. MODE, JR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Melinda Mode Cooke, Executrix on or before the 15th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 15th day of March, 2023.
Melinda Mode Cooke, Executrix
Estate of Jerry L. Mode, Jr. 2328 Mountain View Rd Hickory, NC 28602 KMH (3/15, 22, 29 & 4/05/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of:
IDA DIANE KIRKPATRICK, Deceased.
Having qualified on the 28th day of February, 2023 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Ida Diane Kirkpatrick, 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 Administrator on or before the 9th day of June 2023 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 8th day of March, 2023.
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS
P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086
KM (3/8, 3/15, 3/22 & 3/29/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of:
TERRY KEITH PUTNAM, Deceased.
Having qualified on the 14th day of February, 2023 as Co-Executors of the Estate of TERRY KEITH PUTNAM 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 Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2023 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 22nd day of February, 2023
Jason Keith Putnam, Co-Ex.
2421 Woodleigh Drive
Gastonia, NC 28056
Brandon Gene Putnam, Co-Ex.
144 Autumn Woods Drive
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS
P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086
KM (2/22, 3/1, 3/8, & 3/15/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of:
JAMES BARRY WARE, Deceased.
Having qualified on the 15th day of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JAMES BARRY WARE, 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 Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2023 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 22nd day of February, 2023
Mary Lou Harper Ware, Ex.
1214 Wales Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS
P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086
KM (2/22, 3/1, 3/8, & 3/15/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of:
DONALD JAMES DIFFENDORF, JR., Deceased.
Having qualified on the 13th day of February, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Donald James Diffendorf, Jr., 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 Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2023 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 22nd day of February, 2023
Michelene A. Diffendorf, Adm.
620 Tina Drive
Shelby, NC 28152
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS
P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086
KM (2/22, 3/1, 3/8, & 3/15/2023)
North Elementary’s Kaydence Dayton received the Dr. Ruth Pace Award at the Cleveland County Battle of the Books competition. The Dr. Pace Award is being given in honor of Dr. Ruth Pace to the student on each team who is considered, by peers, to be most knowledgeable regarding all the books.
Dr. Ruth Pace has been
working with Battle of the Books in Cleveland County since it began at the Middle School level in 1992. She has helped coach teams, moderated numerous local and regional competitions, and written hundreds of practice questions for every book on the middle and elementary school list each year.
Kings Mountain finished second to Stuart Cramer in Monday’s Big South golf match at Riverbend.
Cramer finished with a 297 score, edging the Mountaineers by three strokes at 300. Crest was third at 350 followed by South Point 355, Ashbrook 363 and North Gaston 442. Hunter Huss competed but didn’t have a team score.
Rich Wills of Cramer was the medalist with a 66.
Caleb Marr led the Mountaineers with a 68. Will Spicer shot 72, Thomas Spicer 77, Josh Gillespie 83 and Baylor Benton 86.
All BSC teams will play at Catawba Creek Golf Club in Gastonia next week. Ashbrook will be the host school.
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR
Having qualified on the 7th of March, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Catherine Marie Oliver (23 E 241), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to John D. Oliver, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before June 15, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.
This the 15th day of March, 2023.
John D. Oliver Administrator of the Estate of Catherine Marie Oliver c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (3/15, 22, 29 & 4/05/2023)
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR
Having qualified on 16th of February 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Ella Denise Oliver (23 E 172), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to John D. Oliver, Administrator, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before June 8, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.
This the 8th day of March, 2023.
John D. Oliver Administrator of the Estate of Ella Denise Oliver DEATON & BIGGERS, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (3/08, 15, 22, & 29/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of:
JUDY ANN PHILBECK aka JUDY MAYES PHILBECK, Deceased.
Having qualified on the 6th day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of JUDY ANN PHILBECK aka JUDY MAYES PHILBECK, 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 Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2023 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 22nd day of February, 2023
Roger Scott Philbeck, Ex.
106 Jasper Drive
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS
P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KM (2/22, 3/1, 3/8, & 3/15/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 13th of February, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of JUDY FAYE MULL, 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 Elder Law in Shelby, North Carolina, on or before the 1st day of June, 2023 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 1st day of March, 2023.
Kimberly Mull Richards, Administratrix
Counsel for the Estate
McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151
KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 24th of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of BILLY JAY McSWAIN, 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 Elder Law in Shelby, North Carolina, on or before the 1st day of June, 2023 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 1st day of March, 2023.
Donna McSwain Carpenter, Administratrix
Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151
KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR
Having qualified on the 8th of March, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Linda Lee Hoyle Willis (23 E 242), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Bobby Ray Hoyle, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before June 15, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 15th day of March, 2023.
Bobby Ray Hoyle Administrator of the Estate of Linda Lee Hoyle Willis c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (3/15, 22, 29 & 4/05/2023)
far north as they will go.
can vary from year to year.
Vernal translates to “new” and “fresh,” and equinox derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night).
So, what does that mean? Essentially, our hours of daylight—the
period of time each day between sunrise and sunset—have been growing slightly longer each day since the winter solstice in December, which is the shortest day of the year, at least in terms of light. Even though we know that after December 21, the days start getting steadily longer, we still see more darkness than light over the course of a day in those three months leading up to spring. The vernal equinox marks the turning point
when daylight begins to win out over darkness. At this moment, the direct rays of the Sun are shining down on the equator producing the effect of equal day and night.
After the vernal equinox, the direct rays of the Sun migrate north of the Equator (with hours of daylight steadily growing longer) until they finally arrive at the Tropic of the Cancer (latitude 23.5 degrees north).
The migration of the Sun’s direct rays comes to a halt on that day; this is as
We call this the summer solstice (solstice is a suspension of the migration of the Sun’s direct rays).
It is the longest day of the year in terms of hours of daylight.
After the summer solstice, the direct rays proceed to head south, and the days begin to grow shorter.
It will take another three months, until the autumnal equinox for the periods of daylight and darkness to reach equilibrium once again.
The rays ultimately reach the Tropic of Capricorn (latitude 23.5 degrees south) on the day of the winter solstice and the whole cycle begins again.
There are a few reasons why seasonal dates
The first is…
• A year is not an even number of days, and neither are the seasons.
• Earth’s elliptical orbit is changing its orientation (skew), which causes the its axis to constantly point in a different direction, called precession.
Since the seasons are defined as beginning at strict 90-degree intervals, these positional changes affect the time the earth reaches each 90-degree location in its orbit around the sun.
Second, the pull of gravity from the other planets also affects the location of Earth in its orbit.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted at its business meeting Feb. 23 to adopt eight proposed rules related to wildlife management for the 2023-24 seasons. The proposed fisheries, game lands regulations for the 2023-24 seasons will be considered at an upcoming Commission meeting. Highlights of the rules adopted by Commissioners include:
Deer Either-Sex Seasons: Increased either-sex seasons on private lands in the following counties in the Western and Northwestern Zones:
• Madison County will increase from a 1-day “introductory” to a 6-day “conservative” season (opening day through 1st Saturday).
• Burke, Yancey, Mitchell, Avery and Caldwell counties will increase from a 6-day “conservative” to a 13-day “moderate” season (opening day through 2nd Saturday).
• Polk, Rutherford, and Cleveland counties will increase from a 2-week “moderate” to a 4-week season (opening day through 4th Saturday).
Wildlife Conservation Areas: Changed the dates and areas of restricted access on portions of Wildlife Conservation Areas that are posted as Waterbird NestSee DEER, Page 8B
shifts in the residential homes. If interested apply in person at 203 Lee St, Shelby NC.
AUTOMOTIVE SHOP HELPER.
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WE NEED TRUCK DRIVERS.
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BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANA-
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Process finance and sales planning systems that support sales proforma and sales budget. Resumes to: Maureen Brennan, HR, Bud Antle, Inc., 2959 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey, CA, 93940.
TIRED OF WORKING 5, 6 OR EVEN 7 DAYS A WEEK? Get Started in light duty health care today! Work 3 days one week and 4 days the next. One on One Care, Inc. serving Cleveland County since 1995 with 8 licensed facilities in Shelby is growing & hiring for approximately 50 positions. Veterans, Retirees, college students, teachers, and aides are encouraged to apply. Do you have experience as a Personal Care assistant? No experience? No worries, we provide training as well as CPR, NCI and Medication administration. CNA’s are encouraged to apply. Positions available- Professionals with a 4 yr degree in Human Services or teaching full time, starting pay with no experience $36,500 yearly. Paraprofessional Staff FT/PT 8am-8pm or 8pm8am, 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next. Starting pay with no experience $24,500 yearly. Paraprofessional staff with more than 3 years experience. Starting pay $26,500 yearly. Hours are as followed: 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am, 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next. 3 Days one week and 4 days the next week. Part-time positions will be filled after full time positions have been met. Other positions and hours available as well. 1099 positions available for experienced staff. Pay differs per contract. Apply in person at 203 Lee St in Shelby, NC Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
HAVE A CLEAN DRIVING RE-
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PANY is hiring qualified individuals for driver positions. “Must Pass Drug Test & Physical”. Call (704) 482-7000
PART-TIME YOUTH MINISTER. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City, NC is seeking a parttime Youth Minister. Send resume to Mountvernonforestcity@gmail. com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 4295228 ejw9738@gmail.com
NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341
BUSINESS SERVICES
LAWN
FOR SALE
CUSTOM GARDEN BEDS, CUSTOM DECKS, CUSTOM PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND MORE. Call today for a FREE Consultation, 503-9900826
HOMEOWNERS, CONTRAC-
TORS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, need a little work? Jackson Corbin Property Services, LLC. Specializing in small jobs/punch list. Carpentry, painting, plumbing, tile, etc. Need a hand for a day or two? Give me a call. Professional quality work, affordable prices. 828-980-1823 or email jacksoncorbin71@gmail.com
WILL CLEAN HOUSES AND BUSINESSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at 704419-9016 or email me at sgacsa@aol.com 0
FMB ALL SEASON LAWN SER-
VICE. Services: mowing, mobile detailing, fleet, cleaning, excavating. Owner Eric (704) 692-7521
REASONABLE RATES LAWN SERVICE. Mowing, trimming, edging. (704) 472-4737
D&D LANDSCAPING. We cut yards, Trim bushes, haul of trash ETC. Give us a call. Very reasonably priced! Serving Cherryville, Vale, Lincolnton area 704-5301237 or 704-974-4056. (704) 9744056 daniel.edens2@gmail.com
DILL PLUMBING. Specializing in well pumps, water heaters & small repair. Licensed and insured. 37 years in business. 828817-1327.
CLEVELAND COUNTY GA-
RAGE DOORS. Summer 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. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.
YARD BUDDY. Outdoor work such as trimming bushes, small trees, spraying weeds, gutter cleaning. General property cleanup. No grass cutting or leaves. Serving Shelby & Cleveland County. (980) 295-0750
EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332
RETAINING WALLS, PAVERS, GRADING, DEMOLITION, site cleanup, ponds, fencing, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, pruning, planting, excavator work. 828-453-8113.
YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY
ESTATE SALE/HOUSE CLEAN
OUT SALE. Thursday, Mar 16th, 5pm-7pm. Murray Riding Lawnmower, trailer, tools, furniture, dishes and more! 2408 McCraw Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114
SPRING CLEAN-OUT GARAGE
SALE. Sat Mar 18th, 8am-3pm. Rain or Shine. Furniture, appliances, games, bedding, books, shoes and more, 205 Moriah School Road, Casar, NC 28020
ANTIQUES
UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION.
Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.
FOR SALE
SCOOTERS Spring Tune Up with new batteries. Code 10 for 10% discount. Call Scooterman John to make your unit perform well. Batteries installed from $199. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com
4 PIECE COCHRANE DEN
FURNITURE. Cochrane den furniture-sofa, chair, oversized chair & ottoman, includes pillows. Very good condition. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@ gmail.com
BLACKSTONE GRIDDLE. Model 1934, good condition. $185.00. Please call 518-321-5662.
BROWN TOP MILLET HAY. 4x5 rolls, no rain. $55 each. (980) 241-9010
STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40 EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete” TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
C65 CHEVROLET DUMP TRUCK. 14’ bed, good tires. No CDL needed. Haul graves, first. Work For Yourself. $2,850. Call anytime. 704-718-9651, (704) 284-1694
ITEMS FOR SALE. $50 Singer Sewing Machine. $50 Sewing Machine Cabinet. $25 Small Cedar Wardrobe (704) 739-5072 wwwhetstine@aol.com
WATER
7 TON GOOSENECK 25 FOOT. Lay Flat Ramp “All Rubber Seal Lights” Tool Box & More! $12,900 OR No Credit Check Rent to Own. From $639 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690
“Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895
BUY WANT TO BUY 2 USED TIRES. 30X9.5R15LT. (704) 538-3809 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 LAND WANTED, 10-12 ACRES. In
BUSINESS SERVICES
DINING ROOM SUITE with 6 chairs, 2 leafs, china cabinet, buffet, 2 upholstered chairs & 1 barstool. All for $400 or OBO. All good condition. Call for details 704-834-9848.
USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0788 or 828286-8674.
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855
BURGUNDY LEATHER COUCH, CHAIR, OTTOMAN. Also new seedeater. 704-692-6729.
TROY-BILT LAWNMOWER. 21 in. cutting deck, self-propelled mower, very good condition, rarely used. $200. 704-473-9321
COMPASS SPORT, PRISTINE
CONDITION, $695. Compass Sport, standard mobility chair, good inside and outside the home. 18” x 20” seat. Comes with manual, charger, warranty and delivery. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
PROFORM T23 WALKING TRACK. FREE. 704-692-0413
TRAILERS, TRAILERS! DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE TRAILERS, CAR HAULERS. Cash, Finance, Credit Cards, Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
E-Z GO GOLF CART Runs on gas. Turn signal, lights, horn, fan, radio, new charge. Electric dump bed. New battery. $5,500. 828248-2184.
DODGE 1500. I have ‘99 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Does not run, Parts only. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568 NEW CAR SHED FOR THE NEW YEAR! Single Car $288 Down from $89 month. Double $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
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) 4730867
2020 MASSEY FERGUSON 1526 TRACTOR. 180 hours. Asking $20,000. Text 828-351-8174. WHEAT STRAW. 2022 wheat straw. Discounts on orders of 100 or more. Delivery available. Located in Vale. (828) 302-4951 mthoyle14@gmail.com
WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE. $5.50 a bale. Call 980-295-8808
GARDEN TILLING SERVICES
AVAILABLE Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Within 40 miles of Shelby. No job too big or small. (704) 692-4079
OLD GAMBLING MACHINE
$125. Would make a good man cave piece. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net
2 JANITROL COMMERICAL SHOP HEATERS Propane, 125K BTU. Can hang or sit. $300 for pair. Will sell separately. 704487-0550.
OFFICE ITEMS AND OFFICE FURNITURE. Must sell! Excellent condition. Going out of business sale. Call for appointment to view: 828-429-7768.
TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-9800853, 704-476-9383.
DEER CORN, 50 POUND BAG.
$11. 55 gallon drum $65 in your drum. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-4728865; Todd: 704-692-1627
WANT TO BUY
WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.
CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228
YANMAR YM1900 DIESEL WITH SCRAPEBLADE Small diesel tractor lift and pto work good. (704) 692-3884
to $50. 828305-2679 HONEY BEES FOR SALE. Some of the best bees available. This years swarms, new frames, new wax. $120-$150. Call/text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823. FESCUE HORSE HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round - $70, Square$8. 704-692-6325 FREE AGED HORSE MANURE Aged horse manure. Great for gardens. (828) 447-0652 PETS & LIVESTOCK AKC BLACK LABRADOR
RETRIEVER MALE. I have a 11 weeks old male black Lab ready for his new home. Up to date on vaccinations and dewormed. Super sweet disposition. $500. Call or text 704-473-6114. (704) 4736114 amyashley27@yahoo.com
AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPS. Dark chocolate, M/F, Serious inquires only. Ready March 23rd. 704-692-1185.
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Having qualified on 6th day of March, 2023 as Co-Executor and of Co-Executrix the Estate of DOUGLAS M. SHYTLES, 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, Mark D. Shytles, Co-Executor, and/or Rhonda S. Cloninger, Co-Executrix, on or before the 15th of June, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in Executrix bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 15th day of March, 2023
Mark D. Shytles, Co-Executor
Estate of: Douglas M. Shytles
141 Candlewood Dr Kings Mountain , NC 28086
And/or
Rhonda S, Cloninger, Co-Executrix
Estate of: Douglas M. Shytles
124 Centerpointe Rd Belton, SC 29627
KMH (3/15, 22, 29 & 4/05/2023)
OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 26th of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of THOMAS HENRY ABBOTT, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Rhonda Wease, Administratrix on or before the 8th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 8th day of March, 2023
Rhonda Wease, Administratrix
Estate of Thomas Henry Abbott
570 Crow Road Shelby, NC 28152
Counsel for Estate
McINTYRE ELDER LAW
233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150
KMH (3/08, 15, 22 & 29/2023)
Having qualified on 9th day of March, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of VERA M. MOSS, 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, Mark E. Moss, Executor, on or before the 15th of June, 2023 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 15th day of March, 2023
Mark E. Moss, Executor
Estate of: Vera M. Moss
5492 Valley Run St. Hickory NC 28601
KMH (3/15, 22, 29 & 4/05/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22 E 794 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES EARL BUMGARDNER
Having qualified on the 13th day of September, 2022, as Executor of the Estate of JAMES EARL BUMGARDNER, deceasead, 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 on or before June 4, 2023, or this notice will be pleased in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the Estate should make immediate payment.
This the 28th day of February, 2023.
Christopher Ryan Bumgardner, Executor
Of the Estate of James Earl Bumgardner
309 Ebenezer Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Attorney for the Estate: Robert H. Lutz Lutz Law Firm, PLLC
310-8 East Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150
KMH (3/08, 15, 22 & 29/2023)
CARS & TRUCKS
2015 CHEVROLET
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 9th of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of RONALD DEWITT LESLEY, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Susan Lesley Wood, Executrix on or before the 22nd of May, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 22nd day of February, 2023.
Susan Lesley Wood, Executrix
Estate of Ronald Dewitt Lesley 1210 Woodhill Drive Shelby, NC 28152
KMH (2/22, 3/01, 08 & 15/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 28th of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of MELISSA HOOD BURROUGHS AKA, MELISSA HOOD DEVANE, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Shannon Burroughs Blackley, Executrix on or before the 15th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 15th day of March, 2023.
Shannon Burroughs Blackley, Executrix
Estate of Melissa Hood Burroughs; aka, Melissa Hood
Devane 812 Hawthorne Rd Shelby, NC 28150
KMH (3/15, 22, 29 & 4/05/2023)
CLEVELAND COUNTY
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT.
In Shelby, NC. 1 to 3 bedrooms renting from $695.00 to $850.00 per month. Call Today 704-5548861. frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com
MILL-SEC K9 Rottweiler puppies available. Fully imported international champion lines. ACK registered. $1500. Three year health guarantee. 828-755-7335. TOY AND MINI AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS. Male and female, assorted colors, some blue-eyed. Shots, wormed, fully vetted. 828289-6756.
FULL BLOODED POMERANI-
AN PUPPIES. Pomeranian puppies for sale 3 males $1100 each 2 females $1800 each health guarantee vaccines and deworming up to date 10 weeks old. Parti colors. If interested contact me at 803-526-8962 email: lwhitaker68@yahoo.com
Ready now. Also 2 black&tan, 14 weeks old. 828-748-9614, 828-460-8187.
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 5 gorgeous male puppies. 7wks old $350ea Dewormed, no papers Please message if interested (704) 860-2647 lacyorlucy@ gmail.com
CHOCOLATE LAB FEMALE. 8 weeks, shots UTD, great disposition. Champion Bloodline. AKC. $900. 704-914-8241, KM. Mention this ad for discount.
2 MALE TOY POODLES. 1 black, 1 chocolate. CKC registered. $1000 each. (828) 289-8844
PUPPIES FOR SALE. AKC registered German Shepherd puppies. 5 females, 4 males. Ready in March. $1,000. Taking deposits. 839-400-1723.
FREE TO GOOD HOMES. 2 female CKC Registered German Shepherds, 3 & 4 years old. Will make good guard dogs for fenced in area. For more info. (704) 466-
3135
AKC/CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES. Total price $800. READY TO GO! 1st shots and 2nd deworming. 12wks old. 2/M 4/F Location: Shelby,NC (704) 477-3900
DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
CONTURNIX QUAIL $5 Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. 704-476-9943 (704) 4769943 jw28178@gmail.com
CARS & TRUCKS
MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE
TRAINING. Starting at $50 individual or $500 for 12. Rutherford County area. Board and train options available. 828-755-7335.
CKC BICHON FRIZE PUPPIES.
Two females ($3,000 each). One male ($2,500). Now taking deposits. Ready 3-15-23. Shots, medical exam. Serious inquiries only. 828-748-6563, 9am-7pm, leave message.
DACHSHUND PUPPIES. I have 2 girls and 3 boys purebred miniature Dachshund pups. They will be ready to go March 8th, parents on site $400! (704) 974-4056 daniel.edens2@gmail.com
AUSSIEDOODLE PUPPIES. AussieDoodles are a mix of an intelligent and eager to please Poodle with the loyal, energetic, and also intelligent Australian Shepherd. This designer dog breed is an active puppy with a hypoallergenic luxurious coats that sheds very little. These pups for sale are 10 weeks old, energetic and smart, and ready to make the best newest member of their “forever family.” Each puppy is $900. All pups are sold with a one-year health guarantee and are always up-to-date on shots and worming. We are located in Mt. Olive, one hour east of Raleigh and one hour west of Wilmington. Call Dennis at 919-223-1894 to schedule an appointment to see the puppies.
(919) 223-1895
1976 INTERNATIONAL SCOUT
II, ONLY $8500 FOR BOTH. Buy 2 for the price of one! Both are 1976 models. One is automatic and the other stick shift. Both need restored, or great for parts. White one was running when parked two years ago. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
2009 TOYOTA TACOMA 380,000 miles, $6500.00. All hwy miles, new tires and battery. All maintenance documented. In bed toolbox included. Excellent condition. (704) 634-0553 bkingery@carolina.rr.com
speed, Bose Sound, Excellent condition. $11,995. (704) 692-2289
2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Spyder Convertible, 4 cylinder, $6000. 2015 Chieftain, low miles, $12,000. (704) 300-9223
1992 BUICK RIVIERA. Classic Buick Riviera in good condition. Another motor was installed about 6 years ago. The mileage on this motor is 65000. Transmission is good. New tires. Needs paint job only. (704) 678-2099 gt.trakas@gmail.com
828-744-9191. SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659.
REAL ESTATE
CHEROKEE CO., SC
27.47 ACRES WITH 2 STREAMS. Located off Grady Drive, Blacksburg, SC. $5500 per acre. 864-492-5588. (864) 4925689
CLEVELAND COUNTY
CLEVELAND COUNTY. 1144 E.
Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC.
1.97 Acres with 3,000 sq ft building. Zoned Rural Agriculture. Can be used as Auto Dealer, RV Dealer, Auto Parts, Lawn and Garden Retail, Grocery, Convenience/ Gas, Used Merchandise, Miscellaneous, Retail, Restaurant. (828) 453-0828
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
20 + ACRES WITH TRAILER.
Bostic. Also 13’’ 4 lug tires with lug nuts. 16’’ and 17’’ tires available. 828-412-2237.
FOR RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $210 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (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. EXCELLENT LOCATIONSHELBY. 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen, dining, living room & bath. Stove & refrigerator. Furnished or unfurnished. Second floor. No smoking or pets. Not HAP eligible. Heat & water included in $600 mo. (704) 487-5480 MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. 2BR, 2BA, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, quiet neighborhood, just remodeled in Shelby. 704-313-7357.
HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354
OLD FARM HOUSE. Semi-Private in the Country. Lawndale, NC. Outside Animals. 4 bedroom, 1 bath, W&D. Sec. Dep/Ref required. (704) 538-7661
ONE PERSON ONLY. Small mobile home rental, $500 month, $400 deposit. No W/D hookup. No pets. Oak Grove area. Background check requires. $30 non-refundable Application Fee. Call for appointment between 9am and 6pm at (704) 734-5820
MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Please Call (704) 739-4417
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE
HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $600 per month. 828382-0475.
From Page 5B ing Areas from April 1 through August 31, to March 1 through September 15 and prohibit open fires. The proposals adopted were presented at three public hearings held across the state in January along with a fourth virtual hearing. During the public com-
ment period, Dec. 1, 2022 – Jan. 30, 2023, the Wildlife Commission received input from constituents via email, an online comment portal, mail and at the virtual public hearing. Commissioners carefully reviewed each comment, prior to voting. The rules adopted at the February Commission meeting have an anticipated effective date of June 1.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
Between the City of Kings Mountain, North Carolina and the Town of Grover, North Carolina
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160A58.23 the City Council for the City of Kings Mountain will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina to consider entering into an Annexation Agreement with the Town of Grover, North Carolina, whereby the Town of Grover will consent to the annexation of a tract of property consisting of 23.14 acres located on Jim Patterson Road, which is non-contiguous to the Corporate limits of both participating municipalities. The property that is being considered in the proposed Annexation Agreement is identified in the tax records for Cleveland County as follows:
1) Parcel 65976 – Map 4-18, Blk 1, Lot 128 consisting of 0.162 acre
2) Parcel 10553 – Map 4-18, Blk 1, Lot 35 consisting of 1.694 acres
3) Parcel 40830 – Map 4-18, Blk 1, Lot 67L consisting of 2.004 acres
4) Parcel 65988 – Map 4-18, Blk 1, Lot 129 consisting of 0.466 acre
5) Parcel 10579 – Map 4-18, Blk 1, Lot 59L consisting of 5.432 acres
6) Parcel 10523 – Map 4-18, Blk 1, Lot 6L consisting of 6.299 acres
7) Parcel 66154 – Map 4-37, Blk 1, Lot 93 consisting of 7.084 acres
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at 704-734-0333.
City of Kings Mountain
Karen Tucker, City Clerk
KMH (3/15/2023)
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION
FILE NUMBER: 21 CVS 861
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
ABBY NICCOLE DAVIS, Plaintiff, vs. HAILEY DENISE SUTTON & ANN MARIE AXLEY ROGERS, Defendants
TO: ANN MARIE AXLEY ROGERS
TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action on May 20, 2021. The nature of the relief being sought is damages for motor vehicle negligence along with costs and attorney’s fees. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than April 10, 2023, said date being at least 40 days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.
THIS the 22nd day of February, 2023.
SIGMON, CLARK, MACKIE, HANVEY & FERRELL, P.A.
/s/ Andrew J. Howell
Andrew J. Howell NC Bar Number: 42921
Attorney for the Plaintiff
Post Office Drawer 1470
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Telephone: 828-328-2596
Fax: 828-324-6876
KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION
FILE NUMBER: 21 CVS 861
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
ABBY NICCOLE DAVIS, Plaintiff vs. HAILEY DENISE SUTTON & ANN MARIE AXLEY ROGERS, Defendants
TO: HAILEY DENISE SUTTON
TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action on May 20, 2021. The nature of the relief being sought is damages for motor vehicle negligence along with costs and attorney’s fees. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than April 10, 2023, said date being at least 40 days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.
THIS the 22nd day of February, 2023.
SIGMON, CLARK, MACKIE, HANVEY & FERRELL, P.A.
/s/ Andrew J. Howell
Andrew J. Howell
NC Bar Number: 42921
Attorney for the Plaintiff
Post Office Drawer 1470
Hickory, North Carolina 28603
Telephone: 828-328-2596
Fax: 828-324-6876
KMH (3/01, 08, 15, 22/2023)
Having qualified on the 8th of March, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Karen Elizabeth Bosserman (23 E 211), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Howard Willard Davis, Jr., Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before June 15, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned.
This the 15th day of March, 2023.
Howard Willard Davis, Jr.
Administrator of the Estate of Karen Elizabeth Bosserman c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (3/15, 22, 29 & 4/05/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 27th day of January, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of LORETTA DIANNE BYERS LEWIS; AKA, LORETTA D. LEWIS; AKA, LORETTA BYERS LEWIS, 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, Richard W. Lewis, Executor, on or before the 15th of June, 2023 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 15th day of March, 2023
Richard W. Lewis, Executor
Estate of: Loretta Dianne Byers Lewis; aka, Loretta D. Lewis: aka, Loretta Byers Lewis 174 Parker Herndon Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312
KMH (3/15, 22, 29 & 4/05/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 21st of February, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of BETTY HARDIN ALLEN, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Timmy Mark Allen, Administrator on or before the 1st of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 1st day of March, 2023.
Timmy Mark Allen, Administrator
Estate of Betty Hardin Allen
109 Peoria Lane Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK
In the Matter of the Estate of: LAUREL ANN WILLIAMS, Deceased.
Having qualified on the 10th day of November, 2020 as Administratrix of the Estate of LAUREL ANN WILLIAMS, 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 Administratrix on or before the 31st day of May, 2023 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 1st day of March, 2023
Nicole Grellman 3135 W. Zion Church Road Shelby, NC 28150 KM (3/1, 3/8, 3/15 & 3/22/2023)
All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Kenneth Eugene Ramsaur, deceased of Cleveland County, North Carolina, are hereby notified to present them to Ricky Charles Ramsaur, as Executor of the Estate of Kenneth Eugene Ramsaur, File Number: 23-E-49 on or before June 1, 2023, in care of the undersigned attorneys at their address, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to Kenneth Eugene Ramsaur, please make immediate payment to the Estate of Kenneth Eugene Ramsaur.
This 1st day of March, 2023.
/s/ Matthew A. Freeze, Esq.
Monk Law Firm, PLLC 1701 First Baxter Crossing, Suite 101 Fort Mill, SC 29708
TEL: 704-369-9977
FAX: 866-281-4930
KMH: (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 19th of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of ELNORA ELIZABETH ESKRIDGE, 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 Elder Law in Shelby, North Carolina, on or before the 1st day of June, 2023 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 1st day of March, 2023.
Kimberly Eskridge Litton, Administratrix
Counsel for the Estate
McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151
KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 23rd of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of THOMAS HAL DEDMON, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Lucretia Caroline Dedmon, Executrix on or before the 1st of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 1st day of March, 2023.
Lucretia Caroline Dedmon, Executrix
Estate of Thomas Hal Dedmon 1406 June Rd Shelby, NC 28150
KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 25th of January, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of REA’GON DEMILLIO HILL, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Tanya Lachelle Hill Stuckey, Administratrix on or before the 22nd of May, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 22nd day of February, 2023.
Tanya Lachelle Hill Stuckey, Administratrix
Estate of Rea’gon Demillio Hill
702 Jamie Dr Conway, SC 29526
KMH (2/22, 3/01, 08, & 15/2023)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 17th of February, 2023 as Administrator-CTA of the Estate of DEBRANELL MAXINE H. GRIGG, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Robert Carl Bridges, Administrator-CTA on or before the 1st of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 1st day of March, 2023.
Robert Carl Grigg, Administrator-CTA
Estate of Debranell Maxine H. Grigg.
PO Box 71 Polkville, NC 28136
KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)
NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF CLEVELAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 17th of February, 2023 as Administrator-CTA of the Estate of CHARLES ARLAND GRIGG, SR, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Robert Carl Bridges, Administrator-CTA on or before the 1st of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 1st day of March, 2023.
Robert Carl Grigg, Administrator-CTA
Estate of Charles Arland Grigg, Sr.
PO Box 71 Polkville, NC 28136
KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)
