KM Herald 3-1-23

City awarded $400,000 for sediment remediation and water study

On February 23, NC

Governor Roy Cooper announced $462.9 million in funding for 249 infrastructure projects in 80 communities statewide that will strengthen North Carolina’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. As part of this funding, City of Kings Mountain was awarded $400,000 for a “Buffalo Creek & Moss Lake Sediment Remediation & Water Quality Study.”

Aging and failing water

systems are an obstacle for communities across North Carolina, preventing reliable access to clean drinking water and sewer services, and harming health, quality of life and economic development efforts. The state typically invests approximately $200 million per year upgrading systems, but thanks to federal funds from

the American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, North Carolina is investing $2.3 billion over two years supporting this critical infrastructure.

“Every single North Carolinian deserves clean drinking water, and aging water systems are a threat to the

health and economies of too many of our communities,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “Thanks to investments initiated by the Biden administration, we can make a once in a generation transformation in rebuilding water infrastructure for towns and counties throughout our state.”

“Investing in water infrastructure provides communities with reliable, affordable access to clean water and the opportunity for future economic

growth,” NC Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser said. “The amount of funding requested highlights the extensive need for infrastructure investment across North Carolina.”

Governor Cooper and Secretary Biser announced the new round of funding at the Lexington Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. During the announcement, they highlighted

See CITY, Page 4A

YMCA soccer field lights upgraded to LEDs

On August 3, the Herald reported on upgrades coming to Kings Mountain Family YMCA. A big part of that upgrade is updating the lights on the YMCA’s athletic fields to LEDs. That work has begun, and the poles are being tested and replaced, if necessary, to ensure all are in good condition.

Because the lights are

already maintained by the city, they continue to be responsible for them. Some additional funds may be appropriated should poles need to be replaced as then Assistant City Manager Nick Hendricks pointed out, “These are already our responsibility-, so we will use our buying power to purchase what is necessary to get the lighting on the

fields right to better serve the needs of our community.”

City of Kings Mountain owns the YMCA facility and handles all the maintenance. Kings Mountain Family YMCA manages all the programs. The purpose of city partnering with the YMCA was to encourage citizens to live healthier lifestyles in a family cen-

R Dean Harrell amassing land in KM

By Loretta Cozart

R Dean Harrell Company is a land acquisition, sales, and developer of residential and commercial properties based in Matthews, NC, that began purchasing property in Kings Mountain in December of 2020. Currently, R Dean Harrel now owns 238.14

acres in the Kings Mountain Blvd. area.

On April 27, 2021, R.D. Harrell and Co. petitioned the city council approved rezoning property on Margrace Road in Kings Mountain known

Speaker Tim Moore in accident while on state business

Speaker Tim Moore, members of his security team, and state representative David Willis were involved in an automobile accident on Thursday night, February 23, around 9:43 p.m., while returning to Raleigh from Wilson, NC. No one in the vehicle was injured.

Moore held a press con-

ference on Friday morning, describing what happened and thanking his security team, specifically General Assembly Police Officer Jason Purdue who was driving the unmarked vehicle.

According to Moore, the driver of a Chevy S-10 pickup “came up behind us at a high rate of speed and rammed into the back of us” at least three times, maybe more, jolting the vehicle.

Matthew Brogden, 38, of Goldsboro, NC was arrested and charged with

See ACCIDENT, Page 4A

as Cannon 35. Along with Cottages at Clovis, these projects encompass 87.75 acres. Last week the Herald reported that both properties have been listed for sale by Cushman & Wakefield Sunbelt Multifamily Advisory Group.

In February of 2021, Harrell also purchased Orchard Trace Kings Mountain, LLC, consisting of 70.58 acres for $1.2 million from Manuel and Rosemary Periera, and Alberto and Maria Castelo of Westbury, NY. A caveat in this deal is that the prior owners have an option to purchase the property back at $1.5M if they do so by March 1.

In June of 2022, Harrell then purchased 22.65 acres at the intersection of Phifer Road and Kings Mountain Blvd from the Ware family.

Other property in the area was purchased under the name of Bunch Transactional, LLC. The Secretary of State’s office lists the owner of Bunch Transactional, LLC as R. Dean

See HARRELL, Page 4A

tered atmosphere. “This major upgrade to the YMCA athletic fields and pool area is a win-win situation for the whole community of Kings Mountain. It is a win for the city as it receives these major upgrades to the facilities to which they own. It is also a win for the YMCA. and it is a major win for the health of the community. With this lighting upgrade, children and adults will get to play outdoors longer and with the new splash pad zone and new slide the YMCA pool will become a favorite hangout spot for the town on hot days,” Board Chair Sandie Dee said. Construction on the splash pad and slide will begin after the pool closes for the year. Once the ball fields are not in use the light

See YMCA, Page 5A

Save the date Legion Walk and Roll for veterans May 20 -29

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City crews from Energy Services are installing lights to provide longer playing time for athletes.

Officer Chris Lowrance accepts a check from GCPD for Blue H.E.L.P., an organization honoring the service of law enforcement officers who died by suicide. Photo by GCPD

GCPD fundraiser helps charities

Officer Chris Lowrance accepted the donation from Gaston County Police Department’s “No Shave November’ and ‘Don’t Shave December’ annual fundraiser on behalf of Blue H.E.L.P.

The selected charities

this year were Cancer Services of Gaston County and Blue H.E.L.P. (honoring the service of law enforcement officers who died by suicide). A total of $3,131.00 was raised, which provided each organization with a check for $1,565.00.

GCPD shared, “Thank you Blue H.E.L.P. and Officer Lowrance for the awareness you bring to officers who suffer, ensuring they are recognized, their family members are supported, and that their service to the community is honored.”

Service members, public, scammed by jeweler

Current and former North Carolina servicemembers and people living in and around military bases in North Carolina should apply for refunds if they made a purchase from Harris Jewelry since 2014. Harris Jewelry was a national jewelry retailer that operated retail stores in and on military bases, including in Fayetteville near Fort Bragg and Jacksonville near Camp Lejeune.

Attorney General Josh Stein won a $34.2 million multistate settlement with Harris Jewelry in 2022, and

many former customers are still eligible for some or total refunds, but they may not know it.

Here’s what you should do if you’ve bought anything from Harris Jewelry since 2014:

• Apply for a refund at www.harrisjewelry.com before April 15, 2023.

• Stop paying any debts to Harris or Consumer Adjustment Corp. (CAUSA). Your account balance is now $0 and you don’t have

to make any more payments.

• Check your credit report to make sure all negative consumer reports have been eliminated. If you still have a negative consumer report or judgment because of Harris or CACUSA, email our office at harrissettlement@ncdoj.gov.

If you have questions, contact our office by emailing harrissettlement@ncdoj.gov or call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.

ARRESTS

FEB. 15: Jarvis O’Neal Adams, 45, 403 Belvedere Circle, failure to appear, assault on female, driving with revoked license, $50,000 secured bond.

FEB. 15: Carl Travis Oliver, 45, 503 S. Cherokee Street, failure to appear, injury to real property, failure to appear, domestic violence protective order violation, no bond.

FEB. 16: Daniel Lee Conner, 33, Kings Mountain, interfering with emergency communication, $2,500 secured bond.

FEB. 21: Aaron Thomas Willobee, 23, 622 Meadowbrook Road, domestic violence act, no bond.

INCIDENTS

FEB. 19: Dollar General, York Road, reported theft of $70 worth of various items.

FEB. 19: KM Auto Sales, 1402 Shelby Road, reported a break-in, damage to a door, and theft of a cell phone.

FEB. 19: A resident of S. Gaston Street reported damage to a vehicle estimated at $700.

FEB. 21: A resident of Fourth Street reported damage to a vehicle estimated at $3,000.

WRECKS

FEB. 13: Officer Hoyle said Mary Brooks Long, 815 Canterbury Road, operating a 2006 Mazda, struck a 2016 Toyota operated by Oliver Sandoval, 403 Phifer Road, stopped at a traffic light on Shelby Road. Long said she was blinded by the sun. Property damage was estimated at $ 2,500.

FEB. 13: Officer Butler said Kimberly Frye, Bessemer City, operating a 2021 Toyota, and Miesha Bridges, 122 Kings Oak Circle Apartments, hit in the parking lot of Food Lion, Shelby Road, doing estimated $2,000 in damages.

FEB. 14: Officer Cooke said Kenneth Mario Briscoe Jr., Shelby, operating a 2002 Honda, rear-ended a tractor trailer on N. Piedmont Avenue. The driver of the tractor trailer left the scene. Estimated damage to the Honda is $8,000.

FEB. 16: Officer McKinney said Amilcar Hernandez-Angel, Washington,

DC, struck a deer on I-85 South doing $5,000 damage.

FEB. 17: Officer Matheson said Tracy Wilson Sutton, 403 Allison Court, operating a 2021 Ford, ran the red light at US 74 Business and N. Piedmont Avenue, and struck a 2017 Honda operated by Margaret Moore Odoms, 212 Scism Road. Sutton was transported by EMS to Caromont Regional Hospital in Gastonia. Odoms said her husband would take her to the hospital.

FEB. 18: Officer Geissinger said Robert Heath Herndon, 1415 Bethlehem Road, operating a 2001 Pontiac, swerved to miss an animal in the road and struck a 2008 BMW operated by James Agee Hunter, Lawndale. The accident happened on Phifer Road. Property damage was estimated at $4,500.

FEB. 20: Officer McKinney said William Granville Vaughn, 260 Belcaro Road, operating a 2020 motorcycle, lost control of the motorcycle on a curve on Phifer Road. Estimated damage is $4,000.

FEB. 21: Officer Carpenter said a 2010 Lexus owned by Anthony McKinney, 201 Reliance Road, was struck by an unknown vehicle whose driver left the scene of the accident. The Lexus was parked in the parking lot of 1320 Shelby Road. Property damage was estimated at $3,000.

FEB. 22: Officer Dee said Elizabeth Rozell Cook, 135 Wiggins Lane 7, operating a 2003 Ford, was cited for unsafe movement after she failed to reduce speed and continued into the intersection of NC 161 and Floyd Street colliding with a 2018 Dodge operated by Linda Hutchens, 1315 Northwoods Drive. Property damage was estimated at $15,000. Injured were taken by EMS to Atrium Health.

SPEEDING CITATIONS

FEBRUARY: Nalongsak Khounmeuang, 52, 1512 Bethlehem Road; Edgar Ingram, Belvedere Circle; Joseph Jefferson Hunt, III, Charlotte, speeding, expired tag, no inspection; Angels

Scam Alert

Gaston County Police reported another scam, where the scammer told the victim that he had missed a court date and could pay a “fine” of $2,000 with pre-paid cards. What makes this scam unique is that the scammer already had the victim’s social security number and used that to make the scam appear legitimate.

Kyle Franklin Goodman

CCSO arrests man in Hatcher Road case

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators have been actively investigating the drug transactions taking place at 130 and 132 Hatcher Road due to community drug tips.

As a result of this investigation, Kyle Franklin Goodman was arrested for felony methamphetamine charges.

Sheriff Norman said, “This shows a continued partnership between our agency and the community we serve. If you have information on drug dealers in your neighborhood, contact our investigators at 704484-4831.”

Blacksburg Meth trafficker gets 12+ years in federal prison

On Friday, February 24,

U.S. District Judge Frank D. Whitney sentenced Brandon Eugene Massey, 38, of Blacksburg, S.C., to 151 months in prison, for conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Judge Whitney also imposed five years of supervised release following incarceration.

According to filed documents and information introduced at the sentencing hearing, between 2019 and 2020, Massey was responsible for trafficking one and a half kilograms of methamphetamine, including 150 grams of ultra-high purity methamphetamine, that was seized from his co-conspira-

tors. Court documents show that Massey was responsible for supplying the methamphetamine to individuals who then distributed it in Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties and elsewhere. According to court records, prior to being sentenced, Massey fled from prosecution and was arrested in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) operation, which to date has led to the federal prosecution of more than 60 individuals for drug trafficking. Law enforcement have also seized more than 49 kilograms of methamphetamine, 29 kilograms of fentanyl, 27 kilograms of cocaine, 3.5 kilograms of heroin, 70 firearms, more than $385,000 in cash, and over $800,000 in other property.

OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles criminal organizations using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ ocdetf.

In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney King commended the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, the Gastonia Police Department, and the Huntersville Police Department for their coordination and investigation of the case.

Assistant United States Attorney Steven R. Kaufman, of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Charlotte, prosecuted the case.

Nicole Seigle, 50, Gastonia, Michael Drake Grant, 19, Gastonia, Harrison Bates, Richmond, VA; Nickolas Andrew Carpenter, 20, Bessemer City.

FEBRUARY: citations for driving with revoked licenses- Courtney Marie Helms, 37, 103 Tiara Drive, Demetrius Wallace, 34, Gastonia; Yasmane Qushanti Robinson, 19, S. Carpenter Street; Cristopher Tyrone Brooks, 41, Shelby; Robert William Ware Jr., 40, Bessemer City; Marlene Regina Ricaud, 23, Ellenboro; Rodney Avery Boyd, 47, 227 Walker Street; Chad Herndon, 39, Shelby; Tammy Lee Moore, 46, 827 Mountain Crest Drive; Ryan Shane Alexander, 51, 102 S. Watterson Street; James Nicholas Braun, 28; McKenneth Moor, 25, Gastonia; Miranda Jean Lipscomb, 44, 612 Charles Street 46; Jonathan Eliseo Hernandez Mezo, Kings Mountain; Olivia Sandoval, 31, 403 Phifer Drive.

FEB. 15: Kelly Kristin Strickland, 45, 127 Wiggins Lane, parking a vehicle in a fire lane.

FEB. 15: Aia Michelle Howard, 25, Shelby, expired tag, no inspection.

FEB. 15: Diane Ervin Huitt, 59, Gastonia, expired tag, no inspection.

FEB. 16: Wendi Causby Cannon, 57, 357 Cross Road, no operator’s license.

FEB. 20: Melissa Dawn Price Franklin, 48, 5422 Lennox Drive, expired tag, no inspection.

FEB. 20: David Christopher Coleman Henson, 32, Crouse, expired tag, no inspection.

FEB. 20: Joseph David Tillman, Jr., 51, Shelby, expired tag, no inspection.

FEB. 21: Yadriel Reyesavila, 31, Charlotte, speeding, careless driving, expired tag, no inspection, no vehicle insurance.

FEB. 22: Georgiana Patterson Chambers, 46, Gastonia, permitting another person to drive a vehicle without license.

FEB. 22: Tracy Bernard Mintz Jr., 29, 112 N. Cansler Street, no certificate of title, headlight violation, expired tag, no inspection.

In most cases, scammers usually give a fake name and say they are with a particular law enforcement agency when calling potential victims. In this case, the scammer just said he was with “the police department.”

GPD reminds residents that legitimate law enforcement agencies will not call

individuals and demand or request money from community members for unpaid traffic citations, perceived arrest warrants, or in this case, perceived missed court dates. And they will not tell you that you can use prepaid cards, Bitcoin, or gift cards as a way of paying any fines.

By Loretta Cozart

Last week the Herald shared the story of Lizzie Ingram and her generous work as a volunteer photographer in Kings Mountain. We inadvertently referred to her as “Liz” in the headline in error. Additionally, the Herald has learned that Lizzie has decided to take an internship with the Carolina Panthers as she works toward her path as a photographer.

PCA breaks ground on Joe’s Lake campus Phase II

Pinnacle Classical Academy (PCA) broke ground on the second phase of its grade 4-12 campus on Joe’s Lake Road on February 17.

Representatives of T.C. Strickland Construction, Holland & Hamrick Architects, and the USDA joined students, faculty, and members of the board of directors at the groundbreaking. Speakers included Dr. Shelly Shope (the school’s headmaster), Sen. Debbie Clary (chair of the board of directors), Sen. Wes Westmoreland (board vice chair and facilities chair), and Nicholas Lattanzi of the USDA. Emily Bridges and Lydia Canipe, the presidents of the junior and senior classes, led the recitation

of the Pledge of Allegiance and the School Pledge.

Although Pinnacle Classical Academy is a public school, Pinnacle – like other charter schools – receives no capital funding and thus has relied on the USDA to help finance this $15 million project. The project will effectively double the footprint of the current school, adding roughly 60,000 square feet and expanding the gymnasium and locker rooms.

“This is our second major project with USDA, and we are so grateful for their help and support – there is simply no way we can meet the demands of Cleveland and surrounding counties for school choice without their

financing,” said Clary.

“The growth we have experienced has put pressure on our facilities, particularly with the college classes offered here,” Dr. Shope added. “We are most anxious to add the additional classrooms, lab, and media space to our campus.”

Pinnacle is currently accepting applications for new students and will hold a lottery on Monday, March

13, at 6:00 PM. Applications are available online at PinnacleClassicalAcademy. com, and students will be accepted on a random basis pending space availability.

“To have additional space will allow us to open even more spots for families looking for a unique, classical curriculum, academic rigor, successful safety record, and many athletic opportunities,” said Clary.

Pinnacle Classical Academy is a tuition-free public charter school with campuses on South Post Road (K-3) and Joe’s Lake Road (4-12) in Shelby. Consistently one of the state’s top-performing public-school units, Pinnacle has 1,137 students in grades K-12 and more kindergarteners than any other school in Cleveland County.

Liberty Mountain Returns in the Fall!

and history organizations, area schools, KMNMP, Cleveland County Tourism, the City of Kings Mountain, and Cleveland County which will make the production a true community event.

Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Liberty Mountain, and Presenting Sponsors Gilbert and Jancy Patrick are proud of our revolutionary history! It is unique to Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, and the Carolinas.

Please watch for more information as to how you can help celebrate and preserve it for future generations by supporting the telling of OUR history.

Liberty Mountain was written by renowned playwright Robert (Bob) Inman. Artistic and Technical elements provided by Sigmon Theatrical.

Questions should be directed to jim@kmlt.org or call the Joy at 704-7309408.

Liberty Mountain is produced by Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc.

Dignitaries broke ground on Phase II of PCA’s Joe’s Lake Campus. Photo by PCA

America’s wars, who are the winners?

By Dr. Glenn Mollette

America was involved in Vietnam for 20 years. Our presence started small but by 1965 had significantly escalated. 3.1 million troops saw combat and at least 58,300 were killed. We spent over $120 billion from 1965 to 1973 which led to an oil crisis and rampant inflation. Are you better off today because America fought in Vietnam? Are you safer?

America spent over $2 trillion fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Then, we hurried and pulled out of Afghanistan leaving hundreds of millions of dollars in vehicles, buildings, bases, and weapons to be used by the Taliban. The country is now in shambles. Girls are not allowed to go to school beyond the sixth grade. Women are treated horribly by the Taliban. What did we do to help Afghanistan? Are they better off now? Are we better off for our 13 years in that country? We invaded Iraq. We lost over 15,000 active service members and contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. Take a look at Iraq and Afghanistan today. What did we accomplish?

We approved $113 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2022 alone. Most Americans do not want Russia to succeed in conquering Ukraine. Efforts to help Ukraine have been supported by most Americans. How far do we go? How much can we afford? How

HARRELL

From Page 1 Harrell. Four parcels purchased to date include 11897, 11895, 9836, and 13648, and amount to 57.16 acres.

long are we able to keep this up? Does this become another Afghanistan?

American troops are not there, yet. When will this happen? When do we start fighting in Taiwan? China wants to control Taiwan. Taiwan is rich in resources and technology. Like Russia wanting Ukraine because of its proximity and resources, China figures it just makes sense for them to control neighboring Taiwan.

Dr. Glenn Mollette

nies do our longterm Senators and Representatives own? Stopping or slowing our military aggressions around the globe would mean their stock would go down and their massive financial fortunes would be diminished.

NC Legislative leaders file motion to intervene in abortion lawsuit

Legislative leaders filed a motion to intervene in Bryant v. Stein to defend the state’s pro-life laws following Attorney General Josh Stein’s refusal to represent the state on Tuesday, February 21.

Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham)

China is reportedly on the verge, if not already sending military arms to Russia. As America depletes our own defense stockpile of missiles, tanks and more, China knows we will have less to send to Taiwan. We have recently sent 200 soldiers to Taiwan and more will be going. It is scary to ponder how many more will be going in the next year or two.

In the middle of all this, who is really profiting from America’s forever wars? The Military Industrial Complex will continue to make hundreds of millions of dollars with no end in sight. Manufacturers of mass weapons used in war have no end to their financial gains. Politicians who own stock in these massive companies only stand to get richer and richer. How many thousands of shares of stock in these compa-

Bunch Transactional, LLC should not be confused with Bunch, LLC, although it would be easy to assume they are related, since some of property purchased was from Kelly Bunch.

Not including Cannon 35 and Cottages at Clo-

Politicians should not be allowed to buy stock while in office. Before running for a political office they should be required to cash their stock out so they are not financially persuaded to promote the success of certain industries.

We don’t want Ukraine to fall to Russia or Taiwan to China. However, what will our country have left to fight with after we have spent billions of dollars defending them? If your livelihood comes from investments in the massive military weapon sales industries , then you are probably spending most of your time counting your money.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 13 books including UncommSense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa’s Store, Minister’s Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states.

vis, the properties purchased by R Dean Harrell are bounded by Margrace Road, Kings Mountain Blvd., Bain Road, and Adele Road. And the property surrounds Testa Hospice House which has been closed since late 2022 due to staffing issues.

misdemeanors for driving

LEGION

From Page 1 Veterans Walk and Roll culminates with City of Kings Mountain’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 29 to honor fallen brothers and sisters.

The American Legion challenges the community to Accept the Mission say-

while impaired, resisting a public officer, injury to personal property, speeding to elude arrest, failure to heed blue lights and siren, hit

ing, “Many have already joined, and you do not want to miss out. So, come and support this mission, bring friends and family because this is a team event.”

For nine days, 22-hours each day, volunteers will walk the Deal Park track to draw attention to veteran suicide and prevention. The numbers are symbolic: nine days represents the end a cycle, and 22 represents the

and run, failure to reduce speed to avoid a collision and damage to property.

He posted bond of $500 on Friday morning.

number of veterans who die each day to suicide. It is the Legion’s goal to draw attention to veteran suicides and encourage those who are hurting to reach out for help.

If you are interested participating, contact Veterans Walk and Roll at veteranswalkandroll@gmail.com or call 704-710-6301.

Are you ready to accept the mission?

and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released the following joint statement: “North Carolina’s reasonable restrictions on chemical abortions are designed to protect women, plain and simple. However, the Attorney General has made it abundantly clear

that when faced with the opportunity to uphold his oath or advance his political career, he will pick his career every time. Since Attorney General Stein won’t do the job he was elected to do, legislative leaders will intervene in this case to defend our state’s pro-life laws.”

KMPD’s Operation Medicine Drop

Plan now to rid your household of unused medicines this March as Kings Mountain Police Department holds Operation Medicine Drop at H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center at 909 E. King Street in Kings Mountain this March. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday, March 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Medications are the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths among children. Operation Medicine Drop has disposed of more than 266 million

CITY

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$27.9 million in funding the city will receive to create a new dewatering facility that will provide sewer lines all across Davidson County.

In Jackson County, Governor Cooper and Secretary Biser toured the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority in Cullowhee. The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority will receive $4,130,000 for a drinking water treatment plant clearwell and a high service pump replacement. The Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority was created in 1992 and serves Jackson County and the Towns of Dillsboro, Sylva and Webster. “As the regional utility service provider, we are grateful for the State’s support of our wastewater

prescription and over-thecounter pills since 2010, saving countless lives as well as the environment.

More than 67,000 children go to an emergency room for medicine poisoning each year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide.

treatment facility,” Tom Johnson, Lexington Water Resources Utility Director said. “These grant funds will allow us to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of our infrastructure, safeguard environmental health, and support continued economic development growth in the central part of North Carolina.”

“Being able to move forward with the Clearwell and High Service Pump Replacement project makes our system much stronger and more resilient by adding much needed storage within our treatment process,” Daniel Manring, Executive Director of Tuckaseigee Water & Sewer Authority said.

“This in addition to the high service pumps, will allow us to manage and maintain our distribution system in a more effective manner. Our goal is to be able to serve our community without disruption regardless of the

The opioid epidemic is not only a national crisis but a North Carolina crisis as well. An average of four people per day die from overdose across the state with 79% of those deaths involving some type of opioid. You can help your family and community by keeping unused or expired medications out of the wrong hands.

For more information, contact Sgt. Bryant at josh. bryant@cityofkm.com.

circumstances and this is a big step to ensure that level of quality that we are known for. Having support from the NC Department of Environmental Quality in this program, along with several other programs we have participated in, is much appreciated.”

For this round of funding, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received 649 applications from 91 of North Carolina’s 100 counties, and reconsidered applications from Spring 2022. In total, 734 applications were considered for funding, representing more than $3.5 billion. The awards are funded by a portion of $2.3 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act, State Revolving Funds (including Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds), and Community Development Block Grant funding.

YMCA

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poles will be tested and converted to LEDs. It was anticipated that all work will be completed before the Spring of 2023. With the rain Kings Mountain has had this year, that may be delayed a bit.

Two Atrium Hospitals honored by ACS

Atrium Health

Carolinas Medical Center and Atrium

Health Wake Forest

Baptist Medical Center are the first and only hospitals in North Carolina – and among only 28 in the world – to receive international recognition by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Quality Verification Program. The inaugural group includes 25 U.S. hospitals and three international hospitals – two in Japan and one in Australia.

According to the ACS, the Quality Verification Program standards provide a proven and standardized method for establishing, measuring and improving a hospital’s quality infrastructure across all surgical departments.

In 2018, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center served as the first pilot site for the program and helped the ACS develop the standards. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist surgeons then worked

closely with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center when they became a pilot site in 2019.

“Our teams at Carolinas Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center partnered to embark on this quality journey and achieve this outstanding milestone,” said Dr. Brent Matthews, vice president and chief surgeon for Atrium Health’s greater Charlotte region and chair of surgery at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.

“Their work has strengthened our quality program even further and will enhance patient care in our facilities.”

“This prestigious verification lets our patients, community and teammates know that we have the safest and highest standards and the best resources to

ensure superior surgical care, from before surgery all the way through discharge,” said Dr. J. Wayne Meredith, chief of surgery at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and professor and chair of surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

“As an academic learning health system, we are committed to developing and delivering innovative, high-quality care,” Meredith said. “We are honored to have had such an important role in helping the ACS develop this program, and we are proud we could help elevate surgical care at other hospitals across the country and around the world.”

Both hospitals received site visits and comprehensive assessments by the ACS team, which included recommendations on engaging the entire team – from leadership to front line providers – to create and maintain an ongoing culture of safety and quality. The current verification period runs through 2025.

Upcoming events at the museum

By January Costa, Director

& Curator

The following events are slated for Kings Mountain Historical Museum at 100 E Mountain St, Kings Mountain. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WAR & MEM-

ORY: A Commemoration of Remembrance

This exhibit is an introduction to “Decoration Day” and its roots within the African American Community to honor and remember Union Soldiers after the Civil War, how it evolved during World War I to expand to honor all American war fatalities, becoming a Federal Holiday, and being declared as “Memorial Day” later after World War II. This exhibit will feature Civil War, WWI and WWII artifacts and ephemera on display in remembrance of residents of Cleveland County in honor of Memorial Day in 2023.

Book Talk with Steve Zaley: “They Are Only Gone If They Are Forgotten,” Saturday, April 15, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Registration Required at link below

(Free Event):

A story of the 505 Parachute Infantry’s Third Battalion, Headquarters Company from 1942 through 1945. The author, Steven Robert Zaley, is the son of 505 Parachute Infantry paratrooper Stephen Zaley. The story is about the original members of the

82nd Airborne Division’s, 505th Combat Team, Third Battalion, Headquarters Company from inception in 1942 to demobilization of high time combat forces at the end of the Second World War. Books will be available for purchase.

World War II Living History Day: Timeline Event, Saturday, May 20, (Free Event), 10 a.m. -4 p.m.

This event, on the museum grounds at the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, on Saturday May 20, commemorates World War II Day. Step back in time into the camps of World War II. There will be various displays and reenactors on site to talk and interact with the museum guests about the US Military involvement during the European Theater of Operations. The focus of this living history event will focus on the Airborne Operations (Parachute Infantry Regiment) during World War II. Various uniforms, gear, weapons, demolitions equipment and communications equipment will be on display outside on the museum grounds.

Additionally, the Barber House will be open to the

Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. thanks volunteers

public with WWII cooking demonstrations with Susie Worcester.

The Kings Mountain Historical Museum will also be open with the exhibit “War & Memory: A Commemoration of Remembrance” on display with various WWI and WWII artifacts featured.

Presented by the 508th Headquarters-Headquarters P.I.R. of the 82nd Airborne Division.

The 20th Annual Reverse Raffle & Auction will be on Saturday, September 16. Tickets go on sale in June.

Location for this year’s event is the H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain, NC. Every September, Kings Mountain Historical Museum hosts a fundraiser to generate revenue necessary to support our programming.

The Annual Reverse Raffle and Auction has been acclaimed the “best event of the year in Kings Mountain.” The museum invites you to join them for this event It is anticipated to be a sold-out event with 300 tickets bought by individuals throughout the region, and we offer a Grand Prize of $10,000! Each ticket is $125 (Entry for 2 People).

It also includes 2 drink tickets per person, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a 1 in 300 chance of winning the $10,000 Raffle Prize, along with other raffle items!

For more information on events, donations, and membership, visit https://www. kingsmountainmuseum.org.

The Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc. thanks volunteers for hauling gravel, laying crush and run, tamping, and removing fill-in from wash down on the ADA Acces-

sible Shorts Lake Trail on Saturday, February 25. We will announce future trail work dates when they become available at facebook.com/FriendsOfCrowdersMtn, www.

friendsofcrowders.com, area newspapers, and access station/visitor center kiosks in the park. For information contact the park office at 704-8535375.

NC surpasses 100 arrests with DNA database hits

Attorney General Josh Stein announced earlier this month that North Carolina’s law enforcement agencies have reported making 102 arrests related to at least 175 crimes by testing evidence in cases with a sexual offense and receiving hits from DNA samples the North Carolina State Crime Lab submitted to CODIS.

CODIS is the system of local, state, and national criminal justice DNA databases and under the Survivor Act, law enforcement agencies are required to report to the State Crime Lab when they make an arrest because of a CODIS hit. Nearly 85 percent of the arrests have been made since 2017.

“Testing DNA solves crimes, gives victims and survivors their day in court, and gets dangerous criminals off our streets,” said Attorney General Josh Stein. “I’m grateful to the scientists at the State Crime Lab and our law enforcement partners throughout the state for their commit-

ment to using science to solve crimes. Every one of these arrests makes our communities safer.” Law enforcement in North Carolina have made arrests related to attempted murder, rape, kidnapping, statutory rape of a child, sex offenses, and crimes against children, among others. Of the 102 arrests, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department was responsible for 24, the Durham Police Department was responsible for 14, and the Fayetteville Police Department was responsible for 12.

NC Attorney General Josh Stein

• The Fayetteville Police Department arrested a man for robbery in 2019. When his DNA was collected upon arrest, he was charged with and eventually pleaded guilty to nine counts of rape, 15 counts of sexual offense, and other charges related charges dating back to 2009.

These arrests are from both cold cases and more recent offenses. Among them:

•The Wilmington Police Department charged a man in 2020 with first-degree kidnapping, rape, and sexual offense in a 1995 rape.

• The Durham Police Department arrested a man in 2022 for a 17-year-old rape, burglary, and kidnapping.

• The Wilson Police Department and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office charged a man in 2022 for two rapes that occurred in 1997 and 2002.

News poles for the soccer field are being delivered to the YMCA. Photos provided

With the new poles in place, new LED lights can now be installed.

Working Out Your Christian Faith

The New Testament book of James is a workout manual for the Christian faith.

To be clear, no one can be saved by his works. Only by God’s grace can we be saved through faith in His Son— whom James calls “our glorious Lord Jesus Christ” (Jam 2:1).

Paul states plainly how we are saved: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us,” and “By grace you have been saved through faith” (Tit 3:5; Eph 2:8).

So how do works fit into the Christian life? Someone rightly said, “We are not saved by works

Steve Taylor Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church

but for works.”

Faith in Christ is the root but good works will be the fruit. We are “created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Eph 2:10).

“Working out” our faith therefore, is a necessary part of our Christian living!

“Work out your salvation with fear and trembling” applies just as much to us today as it did to the Philippians in Paul’s day (Phil 2:12).

Just as we need to exercise and work out our bodies, we need to work out our faith!

And the book of James is full of exercises. Over 60 times, James uses imperatives to direct our energies and focus our efforts.

It reminds me of T-25 workouts by Shaun T. He begins one session by saying, “FOCUS! This is T-25 Beta Rip’t Circuit. All right guys, we’re going to work today. We’re working out our cardio, upper body, lower body, and abs. And your focus begins now.”

Let me also begin these March weekly articles by saying, “Your focus on James begins now!”

This month, we’ll get into these much needed workouts: #1 - Enduring Various Trials

(1:2–12); #2 - Obeying the Word (1:19–25); #3 - Showing Impartial Love (2:1–13); and #4Resolving Relational Conflicts (4:1–12).

Let us be workout Christians, not “name-only” Christians! Let us put on our workout clothes, work up a sweat, and exercise our faith! And all the while, keep in mind

It is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.

Steve Taylor serves as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

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

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Our Mission: Moms In Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.

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

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Missionary Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Mountain View Agape Church 506 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-0160

New Camp Creek Baptist Church 863 New Camp Creek Ch. Road 704-487-7128

New Life Family Worship Center 428 Oak Grove Road 704-739-9371

Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826

Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139

Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

704-739-7466

Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216

Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road 704-739-8920

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.

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road 704-739-7487

Notice:

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

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

FPC presents Bad Girls of the Bible Study

First Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain presents a Bad Girls of the Bible Study, which began on February 28 and continues through April 23. The group meets from 9:30 a.m. -10:15 a.m. at the main floor Sanctuary entrance. Each week, a new figure from the Bible will be discussed.

This Bible Study is a unique opportunity to understand lessons learned from the beginning of time about good and evil, temptation, sin, and redemption. It appeals to couples, singles, men, and women with lessons learned that are eternal.

All that is required of participants is the Biblical reading in advance and enjoying the fellowship, lots of humor, and insights into our human experience with our Triune God and with ha’satan.

Participants should be prepared to read the Scripture and review the chapter in the book: “Bad Girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs, which they recommend for purchase and discuss why this Bad Girl is bad, her circumstances, lessons learned, the bad men in her life, from a woman’s and man’s viewpoints.

Bible Study Outline: (8 weeks, 9:30-10:15, Sanctuary entrance, main floor)

February 26: 1. All About Evie (Genesis 3: 1-24)

March 5: 2. The Bored Potiphar’s Wife (Genesis 39)

March 12: 3. Pillar of the Community Lot’s Wife (Genesis 19: 1-29)

March 19: 4. The Woman at the Well (John 4:1-26)

March 26: 5. The First Cut is the Deepest: Delilah (Judges 16: 1-21)

April 2: 6. Generous to a Fault: Sapphira (Acts 5: 1-11)

April 16: 7. Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door: Rahab (Joshua 2)

April 23: 8. Friends in Low Places: Jezebel (I Kings 21, II Kings 9)

Chamber’s Black and White Party March 3

By Loretta Cozart Cleveland

County

Chamber of Commerce

announces their Annual Awards Evening: Black

and White Party on Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the LeGrand Center, 1800 E Marion St, Shelby. This year’s theme is “A Glamor-

ous Evening at the Picture Show.” To register, visit the chamber’s website under events.

KMLT presents Nunsense March 17

The 2022-23 season of Kings Mountain Little Theatre will continue with our production of “Nunsense – The Mega-Musical” on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM.

KMLT and Corporate

Sponsor – Edward Jones

Investments, Jack and Pam Buchanan are pleased to announce that performances are also scheduled for March 18, 24, and 25 at 7:30 PM and March 19 and 26 at 3 PM. Tickets are $15 for all ages and are on sale at www.kmlt.org or by contacting the box office tickets@kmlt.org or 704-730-9408. Tickets for groups of 10 or more is $12 for all ages. Please call

or email KMLT to make a group reservation.

Season members may make reservations by calling the theater at 704-7309408 and leaving a message or send a request to us at tickets@kmlt.org. Reserved seating not claimed at least 10 minutes before show time is subject to release.

All the fun of the original Nunsense has been super-sized! Mega-Nunsense, starring the original five nuns features five new (male and female) characters, including the never-before-seen infamous convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. Nunsense, the winner of four Outer Critics Circle

Awards, including Best Musical, was called “A hail of fun and frolic” by The New York Times. And now it’s bigger and better than ever! It would be a sin to pass up the opportunity to see it!

Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. is a volunteer based, 501c3 tax-exempt community theater. It owns and operates the Joy Performance Center and the Liberty Mountain Garden. It is a funded affiliate of the Cleveland County Arts Council and is supported in part by a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. For more detailed information, please visit www. kmlt.org.

Lunch & Learn March 7

Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce holds their next Lunch & Learn program on Tuesday, March 7, at the chamber offices from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. Presenting will be Employee Benefits Special-

ist Stephanie Dunlap Wilson. Employee Retention Credit is a stimulus program designed to help those businesses that were able to retain their employees during the pandemic. Established by the CARES Act, it is a

refundable tax credit. Did you have at least 5 employees for 2019-2020? Come and learn if it fits your business. Visit the chamber’s website to RSVP. This is a free event for members, $7 for non-members.

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(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Feeding the Flock,‘’ cookbook by Anew Beginning Baptist Church of Kings Mountain.)

CROCK POT MACARONI AND CHEESE

Leslie Ramsey

1 can cheddar cheese soup1 large can evaporated milk

1 lb. cooked macaroni noodles

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

2 cups mild cheddar cheese

2 cups milk

2 eggs

1 stick butter

Put cooked macaroni in crock pot. Melt margarine and pour over the cooked macaroni. Add all other

ingredients and pour over macaroni. Cook on high for 1 hour then lower heat to low and cook another hour or cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Serves 12.

CROCK POT STEAK

Fritz Sellers

Cube Steak

1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix

1 can cream of mushroom soup

2 cups water

2 tbs. flour

Brown meat. Put in crock pot. Add soups and water. Cook on low all day, 8 hours. Thicken gravy with flour.

RANCH CHICKEN

Wendy McAbee

¾ cup crushed corn flakes

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

8 skinless chicken breasts

½ cup butter, melted

1 cup cheese

1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix

Mic corn flakes, parmesan cheese, and ranch dressing mix in small bowl. Dip chicken in butter then roll in corn flakes. Place on a greased pan and bake on 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until juices run clear.

ICE BOX LEMON PIE

Betty Ruff

Graham cracker crust

1 can Eagle Brand milk

1 small can frozen pink lemonade

1 small carton Cool Whip Mix all ingredients. Pour into crust. Chill.

REAL I.D. gets real in 2025

Beginning May 7, 2025, federal agencies will enforce the REAL ID Act, which requires a REAL ID, U.S. passport or another federally approved identification to board commercial flights and enter secure federal buildings. The N.C. REAL ID is a REAL ID Act-compliant driver license that is just like a traditional license or ID but has a star at the top. Driver licenses and IDs without a gold star are noted “Not for Federal Identification.”

N.C. REAL ID Is Completely Optional. You do not need a REAL ID driver license or identification card to do any of the following:

• Drive

• Vote

• Apply for or receive federal benefits (e.g., Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, etc.)

• Enter a federal facility that does not require an ID (e.g., a post office)

• Access a hospital or receive life-saving services

• Participate in law enforcement proceedings or investigations (e.g., serve on a federal jury, testify in federal court, etc.)

A REAL ID, however, might be helpful for

anyone who frequently:

• Boards a commercial airplane

• Visits nuclear sites

• Visits military bases

• Visits federal courthouses, federal prisons, or other federal facilities

An individual without a REAL ID or U.S. passport may still be able to board flights or make visits to the facilities mentioned above, but they may have to provide additional documentation with their traditional license or ID.

Getting an N.C. REAL ID

Even though the federal law is not effective until May 7, 2025, anyone can get a REAL ID now.

To do so, visit an N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles driver license office with the required acceptable documentation:

• One document (with full name) proving identity and date of birth

• One document (with full name and full Social Security Number) confirming Social Security number

• Two documents (with current physical address) proving North Carolina residency

• For non-U.S. citizens, one document (with full

name) proving legal presence/lawful status

• If applicable, one or more documents verifying any name change

Other Details to Know

• Your first N.C. REAL ID cannot be obtained online. It can only be issued at a driver license office, where required documents will be scanned and permanently stored, as required under federal law, in your NCDMV record.

• Getting a n N.C. REAL ID driver license or ID card costs the same as getting any other license or ID for the first time, and the process is similar.

• If you get an N.C. REAL ID outside of the renewal period, the cost is same as a duplicate license or ID card. You will have to take a new photo, but no tests are required.

• The cost is the same as a renewal, if the REAL ID is obtained within six months of expiration. You will have to take a vision test and take a new photo.

• Applying for a North Carolina driver license or ID card will cancel any licenses or ID cards from other states through the State-to-State Verification program.

Bible study starts March 9

By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain native Cindi Wood, and her team, announce their next pop-up Bible study at Big Red’s Café, 830 E King Street, starting on Thursday, March 9, from 10 a.m. until noon and continuing for seven-weeks. The topic of this Bible study is: The Frazzled Female for such a time as this.

After seeing the popularity of pop-up markets, Cindi and her team got the idea to hold seven-week pop-up Bible studies for women and started one in Shelby at Phifer’s Café which will end later this month.

The Frazzled Female Bible study is based on Cindi’s twenty-plus years of experience helping people combat stress by managing time, using humor, organizing, and teaching them to develop a deeper relation-

ship with Jesus. “Our ministry’s heart is to share the love of Jesus and encourage women in this day and time,” Cindi said. “Whether married or used to be married, single, with kids or without, working on the home front or out in the work world (or both), you may qualify for membership in the Frazzled Female Club! The frazzled female ministry is a ministry reaching out to all females who long for more peace and sanity in daily living.”

Cindi is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher, guiding women to deal with daily stress by experiencing a practical and deep relationship with Jesus Christ.

“It’s my joy to share with women from all walks of life how to begin and then continue to live a victorious life—one that is not free

Cindi Wood

from stress but one that is lived with the confidence, power, and peace that an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ offers,” she adds.

The fee to register is

$20 by and can be done by texting your name to 704-418-1199. For further information, email cindi@ frazzledfemale.com. Attendance is limited to 49 registrants.

NC

It’s Read Across America Week

By Loretta Cozart

It is Read Across America Week (RAA) nationwide, and in Kings Mountain all elementary schools are participating with guest readers. Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 to 6, but Kings Mountain is celebrating this week from February 27 – March 3. The event is used to promote reading and begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. The entire month of March, in fact, is dedicated to reading.

At North Elementary School Monday, guest readers read books to the students. The first guest readers of the day were from Gardner-Webb University. Later, readers from Kings Mountain High School Football team read with the children. After reading with the students, the athletes signed autographs.

West Elementary School added activities for each day of RAA at their school..

On Monday, students wore crazy sox; Tuesday they wore green; Wednesday is pajama day; Thursday is hat day; and Friday is college

shirt day. East Elementary School began RAA by casting off in search of Book Blast treasure. Students received a map and began the treasure hunt. Students who complete the task get a chance to win one of four Treasure Chests stuffed with cash and even an Apple iPad. Even better, students will be starting their journey to earning all 10 books on the Treasure Map book list.

Bethware Elementary School began their RAA week by bringing a stuffed animal to school. Each grade level was assigned a day for Breakfast for Book. Parents can come with their child on their assigned day and read from 7:45-8:30 in the media center. Tuesday students brought a beach towel to use while reading; Wednesday, bring a flashlight; Thursday, wear silly socks and show them off; and Friday, wear a hat while reading in the classroom.

The National Education Association (N.E.A.) aims to encourage reading and educate people about its benefits, especially among children and young adults. Events are organized across

the nation by schools and organizations to promote the same.

Revenue Forecast Projects $3.25 Billion Surplus for North Carolina

Raleigh, NC – The consensus revenue forecast was released today, illustrating the economic growth in our state over the last year as the state considers the next state budget. The forecast shows that the state has a one-time $3.25 billion surplus.

House Speaker Tim Moore said, “The surplus projected in today’s con-

Packed house for NCLM’s Town & State Dinner

Special to the Herald from NCLM

More than 500 elected and staff government officials filled the Raleigh Convention Center on Wednesday, February 22, for the fifth installment of the North Carolina League of Municipalities’ (NCLM) popular Town & State Dinner, uniting municipal, and legislative leaders for relationship-building, the talking-through of various timely issues, and to hear updates and perspective from House and Senate majority and minority leaders on the shape of North Carolina.

sensus revenue forecast demonstrates the economic strength of our state, which has attracted both businesses and families to North Carolina.”

He continued, “I am confident that as we continue to address some of the state’s most pressing needs, we will continue doing so in a fiscally responsible way that

leads to even more growth for North Carolina. This is the approach we will take as we consider our budget priorities of targeted raises for law enforcement and other key personnel, greater investments in infrastructure, and workforce development initiatives.”

Your Link to Local Classifieds!

Over a meal, and following a networking social, attendees from areas across the state utilized the occasion to strengthen intergovernmental connections as the General Assembly carries out its annual lawmaking session, which speakers noted can include a wide variety of issues, making communication between local and state officials a priority.

“We may not always agree on the exact path, but we all do this to try to make our state better,” said event emcee William Harris, the commissioner from Fuquay-Varina and NCLM Board of Directors first vice-president. Commissioner Harris introduced question-and-answer panels featured over the evening, starting with House Speaker Tim Moore and House Democratic Leader Rep. Robert Reives, moderated by NCLM President and Kings Mountain Mayor Scott Neisler.

“Keep up with what’s

going on with us,” Rep. Reives said as encouragement for municipal officials to monitor and interact with the legislative process. He urged local officials to keep communication channels open with their lawmakers for clear understandings of issues or needs. “We don’t know everything, and because we don’t know everything, we’ve got to have folks on the ground that tell us here’s what’s going on with it, here’s what we need, here’s how you can best serve us,” Reives said, noting those might be hard conversations sometimes.

“But you’re the folks on the ground touching the communities every day, and there’s nothing more important for us than to get information.” Speaker Moore also urged healthy local-state communication, and noted that all officials have common ground in that they’re working for the best that North Carolina can be.

“It is the highest honor that I’ve had, to serve in this role,” Speaker Moore said. “When I travel around, I tell people they’re my boss. And I mean it.” He said there are always tough days on the job, “but at the same time, we all know we’re in it -- and I know that the folks on the other side of the aisle and the other side of the building -- are there for the right reasons, and that is caring about this great state. So, while there’s always those days that are tough, in the end, the good always outweighs those tough times.”

Senate leader Phil Berger and the chamber’s

minority leader, Sen. Dan Blue, also took the stage for discussion as moderated by Durham Mayor Pro Tem Mark-Anthony Middleton, NCLM’s second vice-president. Sen. Blue pointed out the diversity of North Carolina’s more-than-540 cities and towns, and how lawmaking that affects cities should bear that in mind.

“Each is unique,” Blue said, adding he’s appreciated the help of the League and its members for serving as resources clarifying the nuance and effects of proposals that come forward in context with municipalities.

Sen. Berger, a former municipal attorney, gave remarks about topics including infrastructure and the state’s economy. Sen. Berger agreed with Sen. Blue that North Carolina’s economic position in relation to other U.S. states is strong, with a bounceback measured from the hard days of the pandemic.

Sen. Berger pointed out that North Carolina today has 2 million more registered voters than it did 10 years ago and called that a showing of people planting their roots here to take advantage of all the state has to offer. “We’re probably doing most things better than most other states, and we just need to make sure we continue that as we go forward,” Sen. Berger said.

House Speaker Tim Moore, NCLM President Scott Neisler, and House Democratic Leader Rep. Robert Reives participate in a question-and-answer panel.

Photo by NCLM

Gardner Webb Ladies Basketball players read to children at North School Monday, before signing autographs. Photos provided by North School

Football players from KMHS interact with students after reading books with them.

Six all-star players from Compact and KMHS to be inducted into KM Hall of Fame May 6

The annual Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame and induction ceremony will be held Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church.

This year’s inductees include Miles Boyd, Chris Henson, Alex Goff, Cedrick Thompson, Tim Hines and Suzette Feemster. All were stars in high school and some had good college careers.

Miles Boyd was the most valuable player on the 1964 Compact High School football and basketball teams. He was the first quarterback

of the Compact program which started under the late coach John Blalock, who is also in the Hall of Fame.

As a basketball standout, he scored a career high 1,289 points for the Cobras and led them deep into the state playoffs.

Chris Henson was All-Conference in cross country, soccer, wrestling and baseball at KMHS. He was the conference most valuable player in cross country and wrestling, and for several years held the school records for the most wins as a wrestler in a single

season. He was a three-year starter and standout on a state championship KMHS baseball team which was coached by the late Bruce Clark who is also a member of the Hall of Fame. He was a three-year starter in baseball at Wingate University and later coached at UNC Pembroke and East Tennessee State University.

Alex Goff was a fourtime Player of the Year in golf at KMHS. He was the Western North Carolina champion in 2015 and state runner up in 2018 when he had an average of 68.5 per

match. He earned a full golf scholarship to the University of Kentucky where he started 16 matches and was All-Southeastern Conference Academic all four years. He had 12 top 20 finishes in conference play and a career stroke average of 72.4.

Cedric Thompson also played several sports at KMHS but specialized as a running back and wide receiver in football. His 963 receiving yards in 2010 set a new school record. He was Conference Player of the Year and played in the East-

Register now for Gateway Trail races

Cleveland Community College Yeti Baseball off to Strong Start

FEBRUARY 24, 2023—

The CCC Yetis baseball team won their weekend series at home versus USC Union February 18-19. The Yetis won both games on Saturday by scores of 6-2 and 11-3. The Bantams won the final game of the series on Sunday, 5-4.

In game one, Jamisen Eichacker pitched 6 innings, striking out four to get the win. Kael Snethen led the offense going 4 for 4 at the plate. Luke Banister and Ben Hodge doubled and Dalton Chapman had two hits including a triple. In game two, Kyle Murphy would pitch five strong innings, striking out eight to get the win. Jeb Shuler

came on in relief, going two innings and striking out three Bantam batters. Snethen and Hodge doubled with Heath Slaton collecting a triple. Alex Khan would drive in three in the offensive effort. In game three, Connor Sampers would pitch 5 innings, striking out eight batters. Snethen, Eli Shenise, and Tyler Casciato would double with Shenise also hitting a homerun and driving in all four Yeti runs.

Over the weekend, Snethen would go 7 for 12 at the plate, hitting two doubles and stealing two bases.

The baseball team was back in action on Wednesday, February 22 against

Catawba Valley Community College. The Yetis won 6-4 before the home crowd at Yeti Athletics Park in a re-match of last year’s Region 10 Tournament Championship.

Shane Lanier would pitch 3.1 innings while striking out four and giving up no hits. Denis Drinkwalter would go 3 scoreless innings and strike out three Red Hawk batters. Boone Cartee came on in the ninth inning to close out the victory for the Yetis. Kyle

West All-Star game. He was also an All-Conference basketball player but went to East Carolina University to play four years of football.

Tim Hines was also a Mountaineer star in football and track. He was the first KMHS receiver to go over 1,000 yards to break Thompson’s record. He was a member of KM’s state championship 800 meter relay team and was All-Conference and team MVP. He earned a football scholarship to Davidson College where he started two seasons as the number

one receiver. Suzette Feemster was a three-sport star at KMHS, where she was Athlete of the Year in 1991. She was a two-time All-Conference player and MVP in basketball. Her 21 point, 9-rebound average earned All-Piedmont honors. She was a three-year volleyball star and was Conference and team MVP. She earned a volleyball scholarship to North Carolina Central University where she started four years and earned AllCIAA recognition.

CCC Yeti Softball in Action

FEBRUARY 24, 2023— The CCC Yetis softball team split their doubleheader versus Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute on Saturday, February 18. The games also marked the Grand Opening of the new, on-campus softball field. Caldwell would win game one 12-1 with the Yetis winning game two 5-4.

Mallory Haynes would lead the offense in game one with a double and an RBI. In game two, Kaylen Cales would pitch a complete game for the win and

hit a double. Brianna Frye doubled and drove in two to lead the offensive effort. The Yetis were back in action on Wednesday as they traveled to play a doubleheader.

Murphy would collect three hits, including a double and a triple and Micajah Wall would drive in two runs to lead the offense.

“Our guys were down early in the game but battled back to get the win,” said Head Coach John Grigg. “They showed the kind of effort and determination needed to beat a quality program like CVCC.” The Yeti Baseball team is on the road this weekend as they travel to Danville, VA to take on Patrick Henry CC for a Region 10 three-game series on Saturday and Sunday.

Photo Shirley Brutko

Byrd and Bear 5K for Autism Awareness

Run! Walk!! Crawl!!! for Autism Awareness

As many as 1 in 44 children may be diagnosed with autism in the United States.

Tryon, NC. April 1, 2023. Ryan Byrd and Sophia Smart are hosting a 5K trail race to benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina and raise awareness about autism.

This event is for runners, non-runners, adults, children, and anyone who wants to support a good cause. There will be music, food, and fun for all ages.

Ryan and Sophia are students at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Mooresboro, NC. Ryan, a senior, and Sophia, a sophomore, are both members of Thomas Jefferson’s cross-country team. Sophia tells how this event came to be: “A couple months ago, in the midst of cross-country season, Ryan and I decided we should take something we love doing

(most of the time) and use it to make a positive impact on something we care about.

After months of planning and putting the puzzle together…. the BYRD AND BEAR 5K WAS BORN.”

The Autism Society of North Carolina defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as ”a group of developmental disabilities that are typically associated with challenges of varying severity in the areas of social interaction, communication, and repetitive/restricted behaviors.”

Signs of autism commonly appear in children by the age of three. More than 5.4 million US adults have been diagnosed with ASD.

You can make a difference in the lives of people with autism, their families, and their communities by registering for the Byrd and Bear 5K, donating to Autism Society, and recruiting family and friends to join us on April 1st! Challenge

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

your co-workers! ALL proceeds from the race will benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina.

Register or make donations on RunSignUp.com at: https://runsignup.com/ Race/NC/Tryon/BandB5K4Autism.

Register by March 10 to receive a race T-shirt!

If you want to be a sponsor or have questions, please email us at bandb5k4autism@gmail.com.

Follow Sophia’s advice, “RUN! WALK!! CRAWL!!! However you plan to finish, join us April 1st at our first ever 5K for

autism awareness! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR APRIL FIRST!”

About the Autism Society of North Carolina:

The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities. Over 40,000 individuals and their families receive direct services from the Autism Society of North Carolina.

SPORTS THIS WEEK

Wed., March 1 6 p.m. – High school softball, Burns at Kings Mountain

Fri., March 3

4 p.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Enka (JV)

6:30 p.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Enka (varsity)

6 p.m. – High school softball, Chase at Kings Mountain

Tues., March 7

4 p.m. – High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Cherryville (JV)

7 p.m. High school baseball, Kings Mountain at Cherryville (varsity).

6 p.m. – High school softball, Kings Mountain at East Rutherford

Wed., March 8

6 p.m. – High school baseball, Blacksburg at Kings Mountain (varsity only).

Mountaineers fall in playoffs

Kings Mountain High’s

men’s basketball team fell to Southern Guilford 65-33

in the second round of the NCHSAA 3A playoffs last week to finish the season

LEGAL NOTICE

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

Advertise to Bid

1st Tier Subcontractors

Cleveland County Justice Center

Yates - Metcon, Joint Venture as Construction Managers at Risk, on behalf of Cleveland County will receive Sealed Bids from Prequalified Bidders on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the offices of Yates-Metcon, JV at 404 E. Marion Street, Suite 6, Shelby NC, 28150 and immediately thereafter opened and read for the furnishing of labor materials and equipment for the: Cleveland County Justice Center.

Project Description: The Cleveland County Justice Center located at 100 Justice Pl, Shelby, NC 28150 is a multi-story structure which will bid in multiple phases. The project replaces existing Courthouse, Detention Center, and Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Facility. The scope for the below mentioned package will include grading, storm drainage, water lines, sanitary sewer etc.

BP02B EARLY SITEWORK & UTILITIES

Attendance at one of the two scheduled Pre-Bid Conferences is MANDATORY.

Pre-Bid Conference No. 1 will take place at the offices of Yates-Metcon at 404 E. Marion St, Suite 6, Shelby NC, 28150 and virtually for ALL interested firms on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, bidding procedures and bid forms. A site visit will be conducted as part of this conference.

Pre-Bid Conference No. 2 will take place at the offices of Yates-Metcon at 404 E. Marion St, Suite 6, Shelby NC, 28150 and virtually for ALL interested firms on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The meeting will address project specific questions, issues, bidding procedures and bid forms. A site visit will be conducted as part of this conference.

Any bid package that does not open on March 28, 2023, will Re-Bid Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the offices of Yates-Metcon JV, 404 E. Marion St, Suite 6, Shelby NC, 28150 immediately thereafter a public bid opening and read for the furnishing of labor, materials, and equipment for the Cleveland County Justice Center.

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with a 14-13 overall record.

Prior to the loss the Mountaineers defeated West Henderson in a first round game, 67-60. Freshman Bradley Floyd led all scorers with 26 points, hitting 9 of 12 field goal attempts and 8 of 10 from the free throw line.

Curtis Simpson was the only other KM double digit scorer with 12.

BOXSCORE

KM (67) – Floyd 26, Simpson 12, Robinette 9, Smith 7, Linney 6, Sanders 3, Brown 2, Osborne 2.

WH (60) – Kachilo 23, Putnam 15, Lyda 11, Manuel 5, Druskis 4, Banks 2.

Wrestling winners at state championship 2023

Pictured L-R: KMHS freshmen Jaelen Culp and Will Varner finished in 4th Place at the NCHSAA Wrestling Tournament in Greensboro. Elihu Lipscomb was injured in his first match of the tournament and had to stop competing. Photo Provided

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)

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - CASE NO.: 012022-DR-2336 DIV: AD - IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF W.P.D., A child - NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING

To: Richard Dalton, 113 Beta Place, King’s Mountain, NC 28086 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that A PETITION FOR ADOPTION has been filed regarding W.P.D. (DOB: 10/17/08 in SC). There will be a hearing on the Petition, which will terminate parental rights of RICHARD DALTON, on 3/28/23 at 9:00

A.M. before Judge Denise Ferrero. This Hearing will occur by zoom, the zoom info. is as follows: Join Zoom Mtg. https://zoom.us/j/96492678096?pwdc=bkYwRTB4a UFOTrnR WSHA1aDhzN21 Vdz09 Dial by your location: 786.635.1003, Mtg. ID: 96492678096, Passcode: 154282. The Court has set aside 15 mins. for this hearing. UNDER SECTION 63.089, FL STATUTES (2020), FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE AND THE PETITION WITH THE COURT AND TO APPEAR AT THIS HEARING CONSTITUTES GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE COURT SHALL END ANY PARENTAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OR ASSERT REGARDING THE CHILD. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these docs. upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, FL Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. Dated 1/17/23. /s/ J.K. “JESS” IRBY, Esq., Clerk of The Circuit Court, Civil Div., 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32061 KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023)

People can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 1st day of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JOHN LEE SETZER, SR., 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, Elisa Setzer Washburn, Executrix, on or before the 8th 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 8th day of February, 2023.

Elisa Setzer Washburn, Executrix

Estate of: John Lee Setzer, Sr. 1622 Spangler Dr. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (2/08, 15, 22 & 3/01/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 23rd day of January, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of DONALD HOWARD BELL, 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, Donald Mark Bell, Executor, on or before the 8th 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 8th day of February, 2023

Donald Mark Bell, Executor

Estate of: Donald Howard Bell

119 Winners Circle Shelby, NC 28152

KMH (2/08, 15, 22, 3/01/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 15th of December, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of PATRICIA PROFFITT PITTS, 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 Akerman LLP in Winston-Salem, NC at the address below on or before the 15th day 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 15th day of February, 2023.

Jane Shannon Settlemire, Executrix

Counsel for the Estate Akerman LLP

100 N Main Street, Suite 2425

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of October, 2022 as Executrix of the Estate of JAMES STANLEY PITTS, 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 Akerman LLP in Winston-Salem, NC at the address below on or before the 15th day 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 15th day of February, 2023.

Jane Shannon Settlemire, Executrix

Counsel for the Estate Akerman LLP

100 N Main Street, Suite 2425 Winston-Salem, NC 27101

KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023)

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 26th of January, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of KRISTY ANN HUFFMAN, 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, Jeremy Huffman, Administrator on or before the 8th 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 day 8th of February, 2023.

Jeremy Huffman, Administrator

Estate of Kristy Ann Huffman 126 Ferguson Dr Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (2/08, 15, 22 & 3/01/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

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

KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of February, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of BRENDA KAY BLANTON, 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, Gregory V. Blanton, Administrator on or before the 15th 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 day 15th of February, 2023.

Gregory V. Blanton, Administrator

Estate of Brenda Kay Blanton

1028 Manchester Drive Shelby, NC 28152

KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023)

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

KMH (3/01, 08, 15 & 22/2023)

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

KMH (2/22, 3/01, 08 &15/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Creditors

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of William Michael Moran, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to hand deliver or mail them to the Clerk of Court for Cleveland County, North Carolina, 100 Justice Place, P.O. Box 1210, Shelby, NC 28150; A copy of the claim must be mailed to the undersigned c/o Robert T. Sawyer, II, Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLC, 117 East Main Avenue, Gastonia, North Carolina 28052, on or before the 12th day of May, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of February, 2023.

Sarah Warfield 4920 Kemp Road

Reisterstown, MD 21136

Executrix of Estate of William Michael Moran, Deceased. Send Mail: c/o Robert T. Sawyer, II

Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLC 117 East Main Avenue

Gastonia, NC 28052 Cleveland County Estate File --- 23-E-90

KMH (2/08, 15, 22 & 3/01/2023)

Wildlife Commission Adopts Proposed Wildlife Management Regulations for 2023-24 Seasons

RALEIGH, N.C. (February 23, 2023) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted at its business meeting today 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

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

LEGAL NOTICE

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: ROBERTA PROCTOR ELLISON, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 2nd day of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of ROBERTA PROCTOR ELLISON, 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 Executor on or before the 17th 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 15th day of February, 2023

Janice Ellison Tesenair, Ex. 409 Country Club Acres Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KM (2/15, 2/22, 3/1, & 3/8/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

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:

GEORGE CECIL ESTES, JR., Deceased.

Having qualified on the 3rd day of February, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of GEORGE CECIL ESTES, 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 Executor on or before the 17th 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 15th day of February, 2023

Fredrick S. Sisk, Ex. 116 Robinson 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 (2/15, 2/22, 3/1, & 3/8/2023)

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 Nesting 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 comment 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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 30th of January, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Shannon Eugene Patterson (23 E 73), 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 Wiley Gene Patterson, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before May 17, 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 February, 2023.

Wiley Gene Patterson Administrator of the Estate of Shannon Eugene Patterson

c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

reviewed each comment, prior to voting.

The rules adopted at the February Commission meeting have an anticipated effective date of June 1. To view the full text of all adopted rules, view the exhibits within the Feb. 23 Commission meeting agenda package.

About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities.

Purchase or a renew a fishing, trapping and hunting license and renew a vessel registration online at ncwildlife.org.

Get N.C. Wildlife Update — news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more — delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX CTA

Having qualified on 20th of January 2023 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Thomas Floyd Wright (17 E 762), 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 A. Susan Biggers, Administratrix CTA, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before May 10, 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 February, 2023.

A. Susan Biggers

Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Thomas Floyd Wright

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C.

402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

KMH (2/8, 15, & 3/1/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 27th of January, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of William Steve Morrison (23 E 81), 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 Mark Morrison, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before May 17, 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 February, 2023.

Mark Morrison Administrator of the Estate of William Steve Morrison c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023)

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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 8pm-8am, 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: 8am8pm 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

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341

ATTRACTION STYLING SALON BOOTH with your own area for rent $65 per week or room for rent for retail etc. $100. In good location on 180 N. (704) 692-8740

PHOTOGRAPHERS NEEDED - PARTTIME. Flexible schedule, no experience, will train. Reliable transportation, good personality and people skills.

$13 per hr + mileage. Contact: sportpixjob@gmail.com

CARPENTER/HANDY MAN to remodel rentals. Pay based on experience. 336-225-1050.

HAVE A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD? AA UNITED CAB COMPANY is hiring qualified individuals for driver positions.

EMPLOYMENT

Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 429-5228 ejw9738@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

PAINTING SERVICES. Over

years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062.

WILL CLEAN HOUSES AND BUSINESSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at 704419-9016 or email me at sgacsa@aol.com

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.

HOME REPAIRS & PAINTING. Veteran offering home repairs, remodeling, and painting. Free

Estimates.

Interior/Exterior

Work. Call Michael @ 980-3166160 Let’s Discuss Your Needs. (980) 316-6160

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE 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. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

YARD BUDDY. Outdoor work such as trimming bushes, small trees, spraying weeds, gutter cleaning. General property clean-up. No grass cutting or leaves. Serving Shelby & Cleveland County. (980) 2950750

JAMES BALLARD PAINTING SERVICE. Paint Kitchen Cabinets only and Stain Decks.

Pre-estimated price. References available. 828-429-7511 or 828-429-3743. Ask for James.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48

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

NEW RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES are now available. Badger Plumbing is now open to service you at reasonable rates. Call 704-524-3387.

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. 828-3820075.

ANTIQUES AND MORE N BEAMS MILL. EVERYTHING

ON SALE. New items, 1 of a kind received. Check us out!

Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150

FOR SALE

ITEMS FOR SALE: Shark

Euro ProX Garment Steamer$55, Petmate Small Cat/Dog Carrier- $25, Oster Deluxe Bread & Dough Maker - $40, Mr. Tea Hot Tea Maker- $25, (Lids Off) Jar Opener- $15, Leather M/C Jacket-(size 46) - $100, Leather M/C Chaps(size S)-$40, Leather M/C Vest-(size M)- $60, Gerbing’s M/C Heated Jacket-(size M/R) and Heated Gloves(size XS) with all controls$150. 704-813-8744.

6 INCH HEAVYDUTY STOVE PIPES. Coon traps, Bear 4 HP Spin Balancer, Console Sewing Machines, 2-30in. white ceiling fans, 1/2 HP Jet Pump, 12x4 Cattle Gate, 12x52 Carbon Steel Trailer. 704-476-9273

2 JANITROL COMMERICAL SHOP HEATERS Propane, 125K BTU. Can hang or sit. $300 for pair. Will sell separately. 704-487-0550.

OFFICE ITEMS AND OFFICE FURNITURE. Must sell! Excellent condition. Going out of business sale. Call for appointment to view: 828-429-7768.

FOR SALE

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN

TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

DEER CORN, 50 POUND BAG. $11. 55 gallon drum $65 in your drum. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704-6921627

LOST & FOUND TOOLS FOUND MT. SINAI ROAD. Please call 704-4848772 or 704-484-8767 to identify and you can pick them up. Found on Mt. Sinai Ch. Rd., Shelby.

WANT TO BUY

LAND WANTED, 10-12 ACRES. In Blacksburg, SC. To build small home. Call (704) 576-7022

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

FARM & GARDEN

“Must Pass Drug Test & Physical”. Call (704) 482-7000

SENIOR CARE PLAN (SRLIFE INS) All health conditions, even nursing facilities or incarcerated can get insured. Ages 0- 85 no medical exam required. Plans to fit your budget and with Legacy assurance membership it will lock in the price of a casket; headstone, vault for $4,000 or urn as low as $99. Don’t leave your family with a burden. Call your local rep(NC/SC) today Shelia Warthen 704-284-1106 (704) 284-1106 SReneeWarthen60@icloud.com

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY

ESTATE SALE FRI., MARCH 3RD, 2023 FROM 8:00AM5:00PM SAT., MARCH 4TH, 2023 FROM 8:00AM - 3:00PM 1211 WESTWOOD DR., SHELBY, NC 28152. LOTS OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, HOME DECOR, CHRISTMAS DECOR, GLASSWARE, LIVING ROOM, KING BEDROOM SUITE, QUEEN BEDROOM SUITE, BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM SUITE. TOO MUCH TO LIST. LIKE NEW CONDITION. CASH ONLY. (828) 773-6080 SGROGERS1964@YAHOO. COM

NEW BATTERY MOBILITY

CHAIR/SCOOTERS. Call for Price Spring Tune Up with new batteries. Code 10 for 10% discount. Call Scooterman John to make your unit perform well. 704-951-4224 (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

LOTS OF GOOD STUFF.

Computer Desk, $50, brand new, Park Bench $40, Farm Table with tile top $80. 2 Living Room Chairs, real nice, $50/ pair, Outdoor Patio Set, 2 chairs & table, $60. Call for info. (704) 419-2060

DINING ROOM SUITE WITH 6 CHAIRS, 2 leafs, china cabinet, buffet $400 obo. Also 2 upholstered chairs & 1 barstool, $40. All good condition. Call for details 704-834-9848

ble $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 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

TRAILERS, TRAILERS! DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIP-

BUYING OLD VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS. Looking to buy your old Nintendo, Sega, Dreamcast and Gameboy games and systems call or text me if your in the Cleveland and Gaston County, Kings Mountain, Shelby and Charlotte areas. Call Tim 661-312-6159 (661) 312-6159 saveyourearth@ live.com

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197

WE BUY Cars, Trucks, Vans. Running or not. Lost titles or have titles. We take over payments. 704-524-3387.

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

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

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

FARM & GARDEN

YANMAR YM1900 DIESEL WITH SCRAPE BLADE. Small diesel tractor lift and pto work good. (704) 692-3884

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FULL BLOODED POMERANIAN PUPPIES FOR SALE. 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 803526-8962 email: lwhitaker68@ yahoo.com

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

ADULT QUAIL $5 EACH. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Pre order Bob Whites. Hatching Eggs. Laying Hens Available. 704-476-9943 FREE PUPPIES TO GOOD HOME. American Bullies & Fox Hound mix. Serious inquiries only. (704) 466-2868

VARIETY OF RESCUE PETS to be adopted. Ages vary. Call for info and price. (828) 391-0919

PUPPIES FOR SALE. AKC registered German Shepherd puppies. 5 females, 4 males. Ready in March. $1,000. Taking deposits. 839-400-1723.

EVERYONE NEEDS A LITTLE CHOCOLATE! Ready to go... chocolate, female Lab pups. Vet checked. Gentle dispositions. AKC. $900. 704914-8241, KM.

2 VALENTINE

Shelby. Call 704-6006996 (980) 295-5568

GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Within 40 miles of Shelby. No job too big or small. (704) 692-4079 FOR SALE: 4X5 HAY BALES. Never rained on. 828-3052679 FREE AGED HORSE MANURE. Aged horse manure. Great for gardens. (828) 4470652 FESCUE HORSE HAY FOR SALE. 4X5 Round - $70, Square - $8. 704-692-6325.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL

WASTEWATER PERMIT VIOLATIONS

Listed below are Significant Industrial Users of The City of Kings Mountain’s Wastewater Facility that were in Significant Non-Compliance (SNC) with the national pretreatment regulations, 40CFR Part 403 and state pretreatment regulations, 15NCAC2H .0900 and local pretreatment regulations.

January- June 2022: Carolina Finishing & Coating: Violations were for exceeding permit limits for Zinc. The Technical Review Criteria was exceeded by 33%.

July-December 2022: Utz Quality Foods: Violations were for exceeding permit limits for BOD, TSS, Ammonia and Arsenic. The Technical Review Criteria was exceeded by 33%.

KM 3/1/2023

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

Pinnacle Classical Academy’s first graders ended their unit on the History of the Earth with a gem mining activity. Students were able to go mining for gems. They learned how to identify them and learned facts about the different ones that they found. Photo Provided

PETS & LIVESTOCK

TINY MERLE AND ASSORTED COLORS of Pomeranian puppies. Vet checked, shots & worming. Ready to go. 828-7446974.

AKC/CKC REGISTERED

BOXER PUPPIES. Taking

$200 deposits now. Total price

$900. READY TO GO! 1st shots and deworming. 8wks old. 3/M

4/F Location: Shelby,NC (704)

477-3900

12 WEEK OLD CHIHUAHUA PUPPY. $300. Pit bull puppies, 8 weeks old. $450 each. Call or text 704-974-8055 or 704-466-

6983.

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup

Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

BEAUTIFUL BLUE PITBULL PUPPIES. 7 weeks old. Males and females. Razor bloodline

$500. 803-222-6730.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HONEYBEES FOR SALE. 3 pound packages of honeybees $128 each. Includes queen. Payment at time of order. Pickup day is March 26th, in Mooresboro NC. Call or email to order. Cash, check, or PayPal. 704-4722917 mswaf100@gmail.com (704) 472-2917 mswaf100@ gmail.com CKC REG F1B LABRADOODLE PUPPIES. Various shades of red color. 1st shots & dewormed. $300. (704) 4734559 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. PURE BRED GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES SEEKING NEW HOMES. PARENTS ARE AKC REGISTERED (AND BEAUTIFUL) AND OUR FAMILY PETS. PUPPIES ARE 9 WEEKS OLD AND

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

CARS & TRUCKS

2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO E xtended Cab, 92K miles, automatic. $10,500. (704) 909-8748 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA 380,000 miles, $7500.00, All highway miles, excellent condition inside and out. New tires, battery, alternator. All maintenance documented. Toolbox included. (704) 6340553 bkingery@carolina. rr.com 2008 VOLVO XC90 SUV 3.2 6 cyl. New tires, shocks, brakes, rotors, coil packs, plugs, wires, receiver hitch. Great condition. $5300. OBO. 828-447-3626.

CAMPERS

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 2nd of February, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Sandra Lee Moore Norman aka Sandra M. Cook (22 E 840), 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 Jerry Norman, Sr., Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before May 17, 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 February, 2023.

Jerry Norman, Sr. Administrator of the Estate of Sandra Lee Moore Norman aka Sandra M. Cook

c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

KMH (2/15, 22, 3/01 & 08/2023)

$600/mth. 704-487-5480. 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

Homeowners Should Prepare for Bat Roosting Season Now Wildlife officials say to

check for bats before May 1

RALEIGH, N.C. (February 27, 2023) – If you suspect bats may be living in your home, biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ask that you relocate them responsibly before pup-rearing season begins on May 1. Bat scat, called guano, is the most obvious indication that bats may be living in the gable vents, behind a shutter or in another nook around the outside or inside your home. If they’re getting inside, a licensed Wildlife Control Agent can safely evict them for you. You can find a list of licensed professionals on the Wildlife Commission’s website, ncwildlife.org.

Bats hibernate or migrate south during the winter, which is why you may only start to see them now. They are ecologically and economically valuable, providing free pest control as they nearly devour their own body weight in insects nightly. Their appetite increases even more during

pup-rearing season, which runs May 1 – July 31 across North Carolina.

“Eviction methods rely on a bat’s ability to fly out of the roost, then measures are taken to prevent reentry. Young bats are initially flightless and are totally dependent on their mothers, so when adult bats are evicted, the young perish because they can’t yet leave the roost or survive on their own. To make matters worse, mother bats may end up in the living space of a building trying to seek alternate ways to get to their pups. By August 1, young bats are mature enough to fly, so eviction methods are safe to resume at that point,” stated Katherine Etchison, wildlife diversity biologist with the Wildlife Commission. If you are unable to remove bats from your home before rearing season, it is best to leave them in their roost until the end of July. However, you can still ask

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)

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: 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

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a Wildlife Control Agent to seal off entryways that lead into your living space to minimize the chance of human interaction. If a bat does enter your living space and human exposure occurs, or might have occurred, contact your county health department immediately.

Bats return to the same roost each spring, so it’s important to maintain your home after evicting them. You can provide alternative roosting space by installing bat boxes 12 to 20 feet high in a place with at least seven hours of direct sunlight in the summer. For tips on building, buying or installing bat boxes, visit batcon.org/about-bats/batgardens-houses/. If you have questions about interactions with bats, contact the Commission’s NC Wildlife Helpline, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at 866-318-2401 or email HWI@ncwildlife.org.

About the N.C. Wildlife

Commission

Resources

Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. Purchase or a renew a fishing, trapping and hunting license and renew a vessel registration online at ncwildlife.org. Get N.C. Wildlife Update — news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more — delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

LEGAL NOTICE

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)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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)

Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ

By Gar y Miller Gary Miller

In my area there are a few small streams that feed into the rivers. When I say small, I mean only about 10 to 15 yards wide. Several times each spring our wildlife agency releases trout into these shallow streams to offer more opportunities to catch fish. There have been several times I have went on an early morning turkey hunt, then afterwards go home and grab my spinning reel and head back to one of these creeks for a couple of hours of trout fishing. It really is a fun way to spend a morning. I can remember the first time I took my son and introduced him to this new type of fishing. He was an older teenager, and I could tell he was a little skeptical when I pulled up to the little creek that seemed too shallow to hold any fish of consequence. I knew what he was thinking because I too had shared this sentiment. It really does look like if there were any fish in the creek you would quickly be able to see them. After convincing him the fish were actually there, we proceeded to wet a line. It didn’t take long for him to understand that what looked to be too small, too shallow, unproductive, void, and barren could hold great potential. What he needs to learn is that life is exactly the same way. I’m glad he decided to fish that day instead of allowing what he saw to determine what he did. Let me write that again so you will get it. I’m glad he didn’t allow what he saw to determine what he did. If he had of, he would’ve missed a good time and a great harvest. Some of you are getting up each morning and looking at your day as my son did this creek. When you give it the eye test it seems what lies in front of you is too small and too shallow to hold anything of real value. It may even seem God has given you a Ranger Bass Boat, but only a stream to fish in. What you must remember is that faith is more about seeing through the eye than it is in seeing with the eye. Faith doesn’t look at the small and insignificant stream, but it remembers the God who has stocked it. Faith simply casts its bread upon the waters without regard for the past, present, or future; knowing that if God can bring salvation from a cross, He can bring big blessings from my little brook.

Gary Miller ~ gary@outdoortruths.org

LEGAL NOTICE

GARY MILLER

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)

LEGAL 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 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

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LEGAL 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

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