Kings Mountain Herald 5-24-23

City of Kings Mountain Special Events announced that the Patriots Park Splash Pad is now open for the Summer! Bring your family and friends, and don't forget sunscreen! Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Avenue, in Kings Mountain.

City hosts Memorial Day Observance May 29

The City of Kings Mountain invites everyone to Patriots Park, Monday May 29, for their annual Memorial Day Observance. Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain. Scheduled to begin at 10:00 am, United States Army Veteran, Jim Sherman, will lead the observance as the guest speaker. Mr. Sherman, served in the United States Army from 1988 until 1990. He completed basic training and AIT at Fort Benning Georgia

and was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, Charlie Company at Fort Drum, New York. He currently serves as the American Legion District 23 Commander serving

Cleveland and Rutherford Counties. Dale Brittain and the Loch Norman Pipers will provide special music. Harris See

AL Post 155 kicks-off Walk and Roll for Vets

By Loretta Cozart

On May 20, at 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 155 kicked-off their first annual Walk and Roll for Vets, drawing attention to veterans’ suicide and prevention in America. Chris Pullen welcomed everyone prior to raising the largest free-flying flag in the United States that will remain over the post throughout the week.

Afterward the colors were presented by Burns High School Air Force Jr. ROTC Color Guard, including Caitlinn Enfinger, Grayson Brothers, Ethan Hutchens, and Johnathan Martin.

The National Anthem was sung by Jaiden Huffman.

From now through Memorial Day, the community is asked to walk laps at the Deal Street Walking Track in Kings Mountain in honor of a veteran in their lives. If you can’t walk and want to participate, wheelchairs and volunteers will be there to push you. In doing this compassionate gesture, riders and

those pushing are invited to attend special events at the post throughout the week.

Other activities include bingo night, karaoke, a Poker Run, and on May 28, the Saluting Marine, Tim Chambers, veteran, author, motivational speaker, high school mascot, and AMVETS spokesperson, will be at the Post to support the veterans. And he will sing karaoke.

The remaining events at American Legion Post 155 include:

• May 24 – 27, 6 – 8 p.m., Food and public speakers

Haircuts, Open Mic, Karaoke, DJ’s, Bands, and More

• May 27, Poker Run sign ups 10 a.m.

• May 28, Veteran Breakfast Legion 8 – 11 a.m.

• May 29, 6-8 p.m. Closing of the Event Events at Kings Mountain Walking track include:

• May 24-29, 11 a.m.- 9 a.m., for 9 days, Veterans Walk and Roll

• May 24-29, Meet some of the Sponsors and volun-

teers On May 29, at 10 a.m. placing of the Flags will occur at Mountain Rest Cem-

etery in Kings Mountain. Flags will be given out that morning at the YMCA track, in Kings Mountain.

The flag flying over the American Legion is a traveling flag that measures 118 ft. long, and 65 feet wide.

Stars from tip-to-tip are fourfeet wide, and each stripe is five-feet high. It weighs 180 pounds.

It was a beautiful cool cloudy day for the

By Loretta Cozart

Kings Mountain’s American Legion Post 155 veterans’ breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, from 8 – 11 a.m. at the post home on East Gold Street. Veterans can order a made-to-order breakfast of eggs, bacon, liver mush, gravy, grits, biscuits, toast, coffee, and juice.

All veterans are invited to this free breakfast.

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These folks participated in the first ever Moss Lake Paddle Race and Fundraiser for Broad Riverkeeper. The winner indicates their placement by showing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.

Photo provided

Mary Elizabeth

“Beth” Wheeler

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Mary Elizabeth Wheeler, 64, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed through the gates of Heaven on May 22, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Tommy and Julia Forbis Yarbrough and was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John and Butch Yarbrough and her sister, Jane Morehead. Beth was a woman of faith evidenced by her love and generosity for people. She worked for a short time as a tax preparer for H&R Block and for Gaston County Police Department.

Beth enjoyed spending time at the beach and crafting. She was very talented and enjoyed creating beautiful crafts for holiday decoration and loved ones. She was an avid collector of music boxes and snow globes, amassing an huge collection over the years.

Beth was a devoted homemaker, loving mother and adoring grandmother who enjoyed spending time with the ones she loved most, her family.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years: William Ray “Buck” Wheeler, of the home; children: Amanda Wheeler Cannon (Brian), Shelby, NC, Kristina Wheeler Ledbetter, Kings Mountain, NC, and Jonathan Ray Wheeler, Charlotte, NC; grandchildren: Austin Ray Ledbetter, John Paul Cannon, Anthony Cannon, and Ava Cannon; brother: Dale Yarbrough (Debbie), Hildabrand, NC and beloved canine companions, Buddy, Pickles and feline companion, Socks.

No services are planned at this time.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Jane C. King

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC

– Dr. Jane C. King (76), loving wife, family champion, distinguished educator, wise friend, spiritual guide, mentor to generations, Outlander fan, and gracious soul, peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on May 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years, Jerry L. King, son Michael King and his wife, Thelma, and her brother Paul Cabe.

The daughter of Russell and Dorothy Cabe, Nancy Jane Cabe grew up in the beautiful mountains of Franklin, North Carolina where she was a Girl Scout, cheerleader, and editor of the school newspaper. After graduating from Western Carolina University, she moved to Cleveland County to teach and became a valued member of the district school system. She loved the community and made her home in Kings Mountain.

Dr. King was a compassionate and innovative educator, ensuring children were successful in learning. During her career, she served as teacher, principal and central office administrator. Dr. King earned her doctorate at the University of North Carolina. She mentored future school leaders at Gardner-Webb University. Dr. King was the co-author of Rethink, Rebuild, Rebound, a manual for creating excellent learning environments for children.

Jane King was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she served as teacher and Elder. She shared her beautiful soprano voice as a choir member.

Jane loved her family fiercely and served as a guiding light to all. Survivors include children Karen Moser (Jeff), Todd King (Paula), Susan King (Jay), and Finley King (Eden); grandchildren Leigh Watson (Matt), Jacob Moser (Paige), Colden King (Claire), Torrence Moser, Madison King, Sarah King, and Gibson King; great-grandchildren Eve, Jacob, Benjamin and Brooklyn; brother Lewis Cabe (Diane); niece Tanessa Cabe (Steve); nephew Brian Cabe (deceased); great-nieces

Helenica and Gizella; devoted caregivers Teresa Moss and Debbie Ross; generations of students, colleagues, friends, and neighbors.

A memorial service to celebrate Jane’s life will be held in July at the First Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. Jane C. King Scholarship, Cleveland County School Foundation, 400 West Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 or to the First Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Kay Haskin Ledbetter

Linda Kay Haskin Ledbetter, 76, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Atrium Healthcare in Kings Mountain.

Born in Cleveland County on December 29, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Mary Ruby Needlands Haskin and Heaber Augustus Haskin. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by four brothers, Stephen, Johnny, Larry and Jerry Haskin, as well as, two sisters Deborah Gladden and Sheila Haskin.

Rusty Cloninger

BELTON, SC – Joel Russell Cloninger, age 65, of Belton, SC, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born July 19, 1957, in Kings Mountain, NC, he was a son of the late Earl Cloninger and Mary Reba “Sis” Etters Cloninger. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Scott Cloninger.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rhonda Shytles Cloninger; son, Joel Russell Cloninger II (Mary Frances); daughters, Kristen Cloninger Wright (Jason) and Scottlyn Cloninger McCullough (Grayson); grandchildren, Abigail and Benjamin Cloninger and Emily Wright; and brother, Al Cloninger.

The family received friends Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 6:00 pm – until, at Barker’s Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path, SC.

The funeral service was held at the church on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 4:00 pm with Rev. Wesley Taylor officiating. A graveside service was held Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain, NC.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM.

Ruth Cook

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC

– Ruth Cook, 87, of Shelby, NC, took the hand of Jesus on May 16, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice of Newton, NC.

Ruth was the daughter of the late Carl and Grace Williams of Kings Mountain, NC and is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Floyd Decker and her second husband of 3 years, Dewey Cook. Also preceding her in death is her son, John Decker, brothers, Willis Williams and Jimmy Williams, and sisters, Iva McSwain and Betty Williams.

Nancy Jane Clark

Nancy Jane Clark, age 83, of Lincolnton, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, NC she was the daughter of the late Murriel Melton Cash Sr., and Mabel Sarah Proctor Cash.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Clark; son, Teddy Deveney; brother’s Bill and Bob Cash; and her great grandson, Mason McSwain.

Linda was a kind, loving and generous mother, grandmother, sister and daughter and will be remembered for her deep love for family.

Linda is survived by her husband of 47 years John David Ledbetter, Jr., her daughter Tina Ledbetter Sobota and a son John Bradley Ledbetter. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren; Christopher Lee Bright, Emilee Marie Smith, John Bradley Ledbetter Jr., Braden Riley Ledbetter and nine great grandchildren, as well as, her sister Willie “Billie” Viola Hamrick and three brothers, Raymond Haskin, Emmett Haskin (Linda) and Bobby Gene Haskin (Libby).

A celebration of life service was held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 18, 2023 in the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Richard Stroup offering words of encouragement for those in attendance. The family received friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Diabetes Association:https://diabetes.org/

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.

Ruth was a faithful Christian woman who displayed her faith through her love and kindness of others. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. In her spare time, Ruth loved to sing, color read her bible, crochet and spend as much time as possible with her family.

Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Helen Kendrick and husband Darren and children Kensley and Katie, and Sherry Deal and husband Bryan and children Chad Wishon and Wesley Clontz; a brother Sam Williams and wife Gail and a sister, Bertha Henson; grandchildren: Chad Wishon and Annie, Barry Decker and wife Dana, Wesley Clontz, Kensley Kendrick and Kaitlen Kendrick; great-grandchildren: Robert Clontz, Abbey Decker, Layla Decker and step great grandchildren, Jordan Richardson and Devon Richardson; sisters-in-law, Lois Williams and Trixie Williams, all of Kings Mountain, NC and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel

Visitation was on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her children, Roger Deveney (Karen) of Cherryville, Roxanne Stiles (Bryan) of Shelby and Mark Clark (Karen) of Lincolnton; daughter-inlaw, Lisa Deveney; siblings, Barbara Parker of Rocky Mount, Margaret Lankford (Forrest) of Cherryville, Melton Cash (Sharon) of Cherryville; grandchildren Kristy Deveney, Ashley Withers (Chad), Kayla McSwain (John), Kelsey Hewitt (Layton), Matt Clark (Ragan), Jordan Clark (Paxton); great grandchildren Lea, Riley, Bryson, Jackson, Isabelle, Hudson, Gracie, Boone; and many nieces and nephews. Willis Reynolds Funeral Home and Crematory, Newton, is assisting the family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.willisreynoldsfh.com for the Clark family.

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Funeral Home will provide the memorial wreath.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. The event will be live streamed on the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department’s Facebook page. That page can be found at www.facebook.com/CityofKMSpecialEvents.

For more information, you may also call the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit their website at www. KingsMountainEvents.com.

Farmers Market coming to downtown KM on June 3

use the Wells Fargo property as our venue this summer.”

“We are asking the community to support the market weekly. We are asking our local restaurants to purchase

Veggies like these will be available each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. until noon, from June 3, through August thanks to a partnership between The Davidson Association and Shelby Foothills Farmers’ Market.

that Kings Mountain can have a successful farmers market is if everyone comes together to make it happen. We couldn’t have put this project together without the help of the Cleve-

land County Cooperative Extension Office, the City of King Mountain, and the Foothills Farmers’ Market Committee.

We are also grateful to Phil and Sandie Dee for allowing us to

Canine Kisses Pet Grooming, 108 York Road, reported larceny of an outdoor air-conditioning unit.

MAY 17: A resident of West Mountain Street reported damage to a rear door of a residence.

WRECKS

MAY 9: Officer Cooke said a 2000 Honda operated by Lucas Bradley, 102 Savannah Way, struck a 2007 Ford operated by Sarah Greene, Grover on Phifer Road. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

MAY 9: Officer Geissinger said Amanda Faye Brown, 235 Stewart Road, operating a 2010 Toyota, struck a business building at 923 Cleveland Avenue and was transported by EMS to Kings Mountain Hospital. Brown said she swerved her vehicle to miss an animal in the road. Property damage was estimated at $6,000.

MAY 10: Officer Hernandez said Jean Dotson, Cleveland Avenue, operating a 2015 Nissan, rear-ended a 2013 Toyota operated by

fresh fruit and vegetables from the market. We are also asking high school students in the horticulture department to volunteer at the market this summer. This is truly a community

event. If you know of anyone that may be interested in selling at the KM market this summer, please email us historicdavidson@gmail.com. Fees will be waived this year,” Moody said.

Road, revoked license.

Betty Gladden Roper, Fairview Street, at a stop and go signal on Shelby Road. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

MAY 14: Officer Matheson cited Andre Harper, Lincolnton, with running a red light and failure to reduce speed after the 2003 Nissan he was driving struck a 2010 Merz operated by Jessica Davis, Ware Street. The accident happened on US 74 Business. Davis was transported to a Gastonia hospital. Property damage was estimated at $12,000.

MAY 15: Officer Hernandez said Jacob Christopher Korch, Church Street, operating a 2008 Honda on Walker Street, was traveling behind a 2011 Chevrolet operated by Bryant Paysour, Branchwood Circle. Korch said he looked down and his vehicle rolled into the Chevrolet. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

MAY 16: Officer Carpenter said James Cody Smith, Cameron Drive, operating a 2021 Nissan traveling East on Linwood Road near Fairview Street, ran off the right side of the road and hit a utility pole. Property damage was estimated at $30,000.

MAY 16: Officer Graham said a 2006 Toyota owned by Kameron Thompson, East Ridge Street, was parked at Little Caesar’s Pizza, and a hit and run driver struck the unoccupied vehicle doing $1,500 damage.

CITATIONS

MAY 11: Ashley Courtemanche, 34, Canterbury

MAY 12: Thomas Jeremiah Pruitt, Mary’s Grove Church Road, revoked license.

MAY 12; Timothy Wallace Jr., 20, Gastonia, revoked license, parking in a fire lane.

MAY 12: Bryan Martin Packer, Dixon School Road, failure to wear a safety helmet.

MAY 13: Candice Fisher, 41, Charlotte, expired tag, no inspection, failure to carry a valid driver’s license.

MAY 13: Alan John Whitaker, 32, Shelby, speeding.

MAY 14: Bobby Randall-Lewis Bagwell, 58, Bessemer City, expired tag, no inspection.

MAY 14: Timothy Lee Hullender, Cherryville, revoked license, entering an intersection while a traffic signal was emitting a steady red circular light for traffic in his direction of travel.

MAY 14: Alexis Whitworth, Shelby, speeding.

MAY 14: Glen Williamson, 47, N. Tracy Street, revoked license, no registration.

MAY 15: Michael Maurice Hamilton III, Gastonia, stop sign violation.

MAY 15: William Kennedy Camp Jr., 34, Julian Street, revoked license, careless driving.

MAY 16: Tykemia Rodgers, 33, Gastonia, revoked license, no liability insurance, no vehicle inspection.

Photo by Shelby Foothills Farmers’ Market

lotte Davies. After a few years in Athens, Greece, they settled in Gastonia with their children and lived a very happy and full life here, as members of First United and Myers Memorial Methodist churches.

Charles “Chuck” Boyce Wright

GASTONIA, NC –

Succeeding in initiative after initiative, Neisler closes his presidential term

CityVision conference having made a significant impact on the NC League. Photo by NCLM

Mayor Scott Neisler wraps up a remarkable NCLM year

Per usual, Kings Mountain Mayor Scott Neisler takes the humble road. “I just hope that maybe I did something this year that affected the League in a positive way,” he says, reflecting on an NCLM Presidency that achieved almost nothing but positives.

There were successes with state lawmakers. With the League positioned as a leader on the issues of local government pandemic recovery, Neisler oversaw the creation and early implementation of NCLM’s American Rescue Plan service line, which has guided all 550-plus municipalities through the federal funding process and towards longterm, transformational successes. The North Carolina General Assembly has supported those efforts through generous state funding, and Gov. Roy Cooper shared his gratitude of the League’s leadership in an introductory letter at NCLM’s fourstop, statewide American Rescue Plan Expert Tour this fall, writing, “When we engage collaboratively, we can make the most of the opportunities presented by the ARP. I am grateful to the League for their leadership, in hosting and organizing this tour, and for their ongoing partnership.”

There were successes in determining NCLM’s advocacy priorities and establishing the 2023–24 Legislative Goals. That process, in total, included 10 goal idea listening sessions, 32 small group discussions, and the submissions of 400 ideas and 50 distinct goals. After the thoughtful consideration of the Legislative Policy Committee and the NCLM Board of Directors, the

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provide special music. Harris Funeral Home will provide the memorial wreath.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United

membership overwhelmingly approved the legislative agenda and reaffirmed NCLM’s Core Municipal Principles.

And most importantly, there were successes in bolstering the League as a whole. The activity and accomplishments of the past few years are made even more impressive considering the circumstances of uncertainty. Neisler and other League leaders played a critical role in ensuring that the organization not only continued its service to cities and towns but became stronger and more capable along the way. That includes the work done to resolve issues with the NC Association of County Commissioners regarding the League’s downtown Raleigh property—a success that will be felt by League members for decades to come.

“The thing I am most proud of is how the League morphed into what it needed to be,” said Mayor Neisler. “Even through the crisis, we were there, and we were whatever our 550 towns needed us to be.”

As both League President and mayor, Neisler sees both sides of the organization—both the inner workings and the external applications. On the League side, that unique perspective has helped inform his leadership and his guidance of League offerings. And on the city side, it has helped him appreciate the services. “The League is successful cause it’s appropriate for today. It’s a service organization that really does provide service,” said Neisler.

“The cities that are a part of the League get so much out of it—so many benefits. And, and that’s what

States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. The event will be live streamed on the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department’s

we have to continue to do in the future. We have got to be appropriate for the needs of the cities of North Carolina. And we’ve done that very, very successfully.” All Neisler’s successes—the strength of the League, the strength of its state-level relationships and the strategic vision of the legislative advocacy efforts—were on full display during both the 2022 and 2023 Town and State Dinners. Due to some scheduling peculiarities in the wake of the pandemic, Mayor Neisler had the opportunity to take part each year, as he presided over the dinner in 2022 and interviewed the NC House of Representatives’ leadership in 2023. Between the two events, nearly 1,000 local leaders and state lawmakers attended. “It showcased the standing of NCLM on the state level,” said Neisler.

At NCLM’s annual conference CityVision in April, Neisler handed off the role of NCLM President and move into the position of immediate past president. While the tenure itself may be ending, the impacts of his work will reverberate for a long time across North Carolina.

“I’m sort of melancholy in a way. But I’m also so proud,” said Neisler. “It’s been an honor to serve the NC League of Municipalities, and it’s been an honor to serve our cities and towns.”

Facebook page. That page can be found at www.facebook.com/CityofKMSpecialEvents.

For more information, you may also call the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.com.

Charles “Chuck” Boyce Wright passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, May 20, 2023, at the age of 91.

A distinguished military career was the defining arc of his life, and he spiritually remained a consummate soldier til the end. Chuck was born February 25, 1932 to Rosa Campbell Wright, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, where he lived until joining the US Army at age 18. He went on to fight in the Korean War and was a Purple Heart recipient and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor. After the war, and several international postings in Japan and Germany, he was on official leave in London, England when he met his future wife, Andrea Char-

Chuck retired from the Army after 24 years as Chief Warrant Officer (CWO3) with much of his focus on nuclear weapons. He served as a member of the Gaston County Honor Guard, honoring hundreds of veterans at their funeral services. He also volunteered at Gaston County Hospice for nearly 25 years, stopping only after his health prevented him from continuing.

Andrea passed in 2020, after which Chuck’s health began to slowly deteriorate, in large part due to the grief of losing his companion of 57 years. Charles and Andrea had three children together, and they were preceded in death by their first child, Brian Keith Wright. Their surviving children, David Wright and Anita Wright Dennis are left to cherish his memory and are thankful to have had such a wonderful and kind Dad. He was well known for his friendly, welcoming personality and his sense of humor, which is what his wife fell in love with. He was a very giving man who admired gardens

and enjoyed gardening with his wife. He was a doting grandfather and never missed any of his grandchildren’s performances.

Those others left to cherish his memory are his son in law, Shawn Dennis; granddaughters: Alden, Cameron and Claire Dennis; and his sister Ruth Patterson. “We have all been blessed to have known you and been loved by you, Charles, and for that we are forever grateful,” expressed the family.

The family will receive friends at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia from 11:00 am until 11:45am on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. A funeral service will follow at 12:00pm in the Founders Chapel. Interment will follow in Gaston Memorial Park with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. Condolence messages can be shared online at www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Wright family.

Speaker Moore no longer recused from gaming legislation

The NC Legislative Ethics Committee has issued a public opinion in response to a request from NC House Speaker Tim Moore.

TIM MOORE

The committee determined that past work on behalf of a former gaming

client is not considered a conflict of interest now that “… legal representation for that gaming client has concluded, there is a formal written agreement terminating the attorney-client relationship, and all fees have been settled between the lawyer-legislator and the former gaming client.”

As such, Speaker Moore’s recusal on votes or other legislative action is no longer required, and

he intends to participate on gaming legislation in the future, just as he does with any other legislation.

NC House Speaker Tim Moore said, “Although there was no requirement to do so, I requested a formal ethics opinion from the Legislative Ethics Committee on this matter. In an effort to provide full transparency, I asked that their opinion be made public.

at NCLM’s

Congratulations to Braxton Carter for his very swift time of 37-minutes covering 4.2 miles to take home 1st place. He averaged over 6 miles per hour in his 20’ long kayak. Gene Summey took home 2nd place, also in a solo kayak, with a time of 45-minutes. Roger Beatty brought home the bronze in 48-minutes, amazingly on a stand-up paddle board. Prizes were $200 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd place, $50 for 3rd place.

Braxton Carter came in first, winning $200. Photos by Ellis Noell

Chris Pullen welcomes attendees prior to raising the largest free-flying flag in the United States.

Brian Fisher and his daughter Avery pause for a photo during the event.

Kings Mountain native and 96.9 The Kat’s own Sarah Lee Owensby (right), chats with Chris Pullen and other Legion supporters prior to an interview. Photo provided by Sarah Lee Owensby

Positioned for honor

(Part 4 of “The Invitation” Series)

Imagine having the job of your dreams. You worked hard to prepare yourself, and your efforts were rewarded. You were chosen and given one the highest positions in the company. You can’t wait to tell all of your friends and relatives. Then, you discover that the purpose of your position is greater than you could ever imagine. This happened to Esther in the Bible. She was very excited about being chosen queen until she found out it was never about her, but about a greater purpose. Her people were about to be killed and she has been given the opportunity to save their lives. The problem is that she could lose her position and her life. She had a choice to make.

Esther 4:14 (AMP) says, “For if you remain silent at this time, liberation and rescue will arise for the Jews from another place, and you and your father’s house will perish [since you did not help when you had the chance]. And who knows whether you have attained royalty for such a time as this [and for this very purpose]?”

INFLUENCE

All of us have been given spheres of influence: family, jobs, community etc. The bulk of our time is spent working 40 plus hours a week. Have you considered that maybe that position was given not just so you could have

income, but that you have been positioned to honor God? The number one way to honor God on a job is to be excellent. Be early, not just on time, take the initiative to perform extra duties without being told, and always put your best foot forward when you complete your tasks. Colossians 3:23 (ISV) says, “Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people.” Also, humility, generosity, and prayer are other ways to honor God in the workplace. However, sometimes God invites us to a more difficult challenge like standing up to an injustice that may cost us our jobs. In those situations as in everything, we need to seek God for guidance, wisdom, and courage. Deuteronomy 31:8 (ESV) says, “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Father, you are full of majesty, splendor and glory. I adore you for your excellence and greatness. Forgive me when I represented you poorly on the job because I had a negative attitude or I didn’t display gratitude that you blessed me with employment. Help me to always represent you well. People are hurting; please use me to touch their lives in a positive way. I yield to your will. Give me courage to stand up to injustices. May I please you in everything I say and do so that you receive the glory and praise.

In Jesus’ name - Amen.” Danyale Patterson would love to hear from you! Contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

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Kings Mountain Area Church Directory

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

Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC

Unity AME Zion Church 948 Unity Church Road 704-228-0328

Vestibule AME Zion Church 2175 Vestibule Church Road 704-739-7961

Westover Baptist Church 114 Westover Drive

Cleveland Avenue 704-734-1070

Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church 201 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-7466

Second Baptist Church 120 Linwood Road 704-739-4216

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

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

Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive 704-739-4917

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road 704-739-2247

Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road 704-739-4015

Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road 704-739-4152

Christ The King Catholic Church 714 Stone Street 704-487-7697

Concord United Methodist Church 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Bessemer City, NC 704-629-3571

Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773

Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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June Library news Southern Arts Society Classes

By Mari Slaughter

Mauney Memorial Library has the following events scheduled during June. The library is located at 100 S. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. For the latest in library news and events, visit www.mauneylibrary.org.

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Saturday, May 27, and Monday

May 29

Author Talk: Ellery Adams (Adults)

(Registration Required)

Thursday, June 1st 2 pm

Mauney Library Community Room. Join New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams as she discusses her newest book, Paper Cuts ! Ellery Adams is the New York Times bestselling author of two cookbooks and over thirty mysteries, including the Book Retreat Mysteries, The Secret, Book, & Scone Society series, the Books by the Bay Mysteries, and the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries. Program attendees will receive a free copy of Paper Cuts! (While supplies last.)

Kick-Off Summer Reading Carnival (Family)

Wednesday, June 7th 10am - Noon, Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Ave., Kings Mountain. Kick off Summer Reading with bounce houses, games, treats, and more!

Little big Sky Flower Farm Tour (Adult)

(Registration Required)

Thursday, June 8th 10 am

Participants are required to provide their own transportation. Take a tour of Little Big Sky Flower farm and learn what it takes to grow beautiful flowers. Participants will take home a complimentary flower.

Fish On! (Family—all ages welcome) (Registration

Required-Please register ONLY ONCE for whole family) (Fishing License required if 16 or older)

Friday, June 9th 10 am –Noon. Moss Lake Lakeside Gazebo 2621 Oak Grove Road, Shelby NC Join a Crowder’s Mountain Ranger and wet a hook in Kings Mountain’s own beautiful Moss Lake and learn why fishing is such a rewarding outdoor activity. Fishing tackle, poles, and bait will be provided.

Those 16 and older need a valid freshwater NC Fishing License to fish. Please remember to purchase your fishing license before June 9th

We will be giving away 2 adult and 3 children’s fishing poles with tackle. You must be present to participate in the drawing.

Skin Cancer Awareness:

Presented by Levine Cancer Institute (Adult) (Registration Required)

Monday, June 12th 2 pm – 4 pm, Library Community Room. Levine Cancer Institute will be hosting a free educational event on skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers with melanoma being the deadliest form. Learn the signs and symptoms and how to lower your risk of skin cancer! Free sunscreen will be given out to each participant at this event.

Hoop Workshop with Imagine Circus (Ages 10-17 only)

(Registration Required)

Tuesday, June 13th 2 pm – 3 pm, Kings Mountain Patriot Park, 220 South Railroad Ave. Kings Mountain. Learn cool hoop tricks and cheer on your classmates while working as a team!

Interactive Theater with Jef Lambdin (Family)

Wednesday, June 14 th 10:30 am, Kings Mountain Patriot Park, 220 South Railroad Ave. Kings Mountain. Whether onstage or roving, Jef Lambdin is a quiet kind of guy. He juggles and balances things. He gets confused at times. (Sometimes he even forgets what his hat is for!) He involves his audience members to help him when he’s confused and to play along with his mime, mask, and variety arts shenanigans. He even leads sing-a-longs!

Lego Club (ages 6-12)

Third Thursday of every month 3:30-4:30 pm, Library Community Room. Free build and participate in group projects, snacks provided.

Boho-Chic Friendship Bracelets (Registration Required) (Ages 13-17)

Friday, June 16th 1 pm –3 pm. Library Community Room. Make a bracelet for yourself or a friend using beads and leather cord, while learning to tie slider knots.

Parent & Child Painting Class (Registration Required—Please register ONLY ONE TIME for one parent and one child aged 6-10)

Monday, June 19th 6 pm – 7 pm, Painting Class Studio, 211 South Battleground Ave. Kings Mountain. Melody Griffin of Painting Class Studio will teach you and your child to make a set of adorable paintings in this fun, free class.

Discussing Blindness with Dale Lieser (Registration Required) (Family)

Tuesday, June 20th 3 pm –4 pm. “Greetings, everyone! Come join me for a circle discussion concerning visual impairment. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised that we are not as different from each other as you might think. I look forward to sharing adaptive ways I have learned for doing common tasks, I’ll talk about various methods I use for reading, But the best part is, feel free to ask questions. Learning about each other is the best way we can combat myths and stereotypes. And you’ll get to meet my Seeing Eye dog, Pepper. I’ve already told her you are going to be there, and she’s looking forward to meeting you! See you soon.” Dale Lieser Mark Lippard, Variety

Entertainer (Family)

Wednesday, June 21st 10 am – 11 am. Patriots Park Amphitheatre Kings Mountain Patriot Park, 220 South Railroad Ave. Kings Mountain. Join us for a fast paced, high-energy performance full of laughs, juggling, trick unicycling, fire-eating, balance, and surprising funfilled audience participation!

Drum Circle (Family—

Free event for all ages)

Friday, June 23rd Noon –1 pm. Community Garden Pavilion, next to the Senior Center, located at 909 East King St., Kings Mountain Group drumming is a musical activity that all can participate, with no previous musical experience necessary. Justin Harper facilitates music making and provides drums for a rhythm experience that you will remember fondly. Those with drums or percussion instruments are welcome to join. This will be a fulfilling experience for all musical levels and focused on community music making.

Dinosaur Experience

Wednesday, June 28th 10 am – 11 am. Kings Mountain Patriot Park, 220 South Railroad Ave. Kings Mountain Experience a full dinosaur dig! Search sand pits for real shark-teeth, dinosaur bones, and other fun items. Make sure you get your dino-balloon animal and face paint too!

Fairy Gardens (Registration Required) (Children ages 10 and up)

Thursday, June 29th 10 am – 11 am. Community Garden Pavilion, next to the Senior Center, located at 909 East King St., Kings Mountain. Plant a fairy garden with the help of Master Gardener Judy Ford.

Technology Assistance

Make an appointment 704-739-2371

Library Storytime in Person (preschoolers)

Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 am

Mauney Library Community Room . Come to the library to enjoy a story, music, and a take-home craft with Miss. Anne.

Zoom’N On-Line Book Group (Adults)

(Registration Required)

Read. Relish. Recap. Read a book of your choice and share with the group.

Fourth Wednesday of every month 4:00-5:00 pm

Register: www.mauneylibrary.org event calendar. Event URL will be sent via registration email.

Class space must be reserved and paid for in advance to reserve your seat. Class space is limited. Please call 704-739-5585 or visit SASi in person to register. Cash or check preferred. Credit cards accepted. Details: Email SouthernArtsSociety@gmail.com or visit our Website: http://southernartssociety.org/

Zentangle classes at SASi

Instructor Mary Bartrop is a certified Zentangle® instructor. Mary is constantly learning new ‘tangles to teach and recently attended a Zentangle® gathering in Providence, RI. She enjoys bookmaking, beading, sewing, and creating art in a variety of media. The first Class Zentangle I is a required foundation class for taking any additional classes. There are many forms of ‘tangles to learn.

Zentangle I: A Mindful Drawing Experience with Mary Bartrop

This class is the foundation for all Zentangle classes (a prerequisite for taking all other Zentangle classes)

Location: Southern Arts Society, Inc (SASi)

Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023

Time: 10 am until 12 noon. Cost for each class: $50 for SASi Members, $55 for Non-Members.

Student Level: beginners to intermediate Ages: 16 and up Supplies: All Supplies included. Mary will have additional supplies to purchase.

Description: Zentangle® is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from simple, repetitive patterns. It is for everyone, no matter your age or artistic background. You will be surprised and delighted by the incredible original art you create in this relaxing and uplifting workshop, and in the impact, it can have on your life. No artistic talent required… guaranteed!

Organic Tangles Class: It’s Feeling Like Spring with Mary Bartrop

Build on your Foundation class from Zentangle I and begin your journey to learning more ‘tangles! Take one or both classes. Bring lunch and stay all day!

Location: Southern Arts Society, Inc (SASi)

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023

Time: 10 am until 12 noon.

Cost per class: $40 per person for SASi Members, $45 for Non-Members.

Student Level:

beginners to intermediate

Ages: 16 and up

Description: Tangles that flow with curving lines, rounded corners, and their own kind of order. These tangles often suggest things in nature and are ideal for personalized notecards.

Learn more tangles to grow your knowledge and creativity!

Dingbatz Tangle Class with Mary Bartrop

Location: Southern Arts Society, Inc (SASi)

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023

Time: 1 pm until 3 pm.

Cost per class: $40 per person for SASi Members, $45 for Non-Members. Take one or both Classes on June 3.

Student Level: beginners to intermediate

Ages: 16 and up

Description: Based on an old typographer’s design element we will create elegant borders and decorative elements.

Bet you can’t do just one!

Self-Awareness Training with Anthony Borja

Date: Thursday June 1st, 2023

Time: 10 am to 12 noon

Cost: $5 for SASi Members, $10 for non-members

Class size: Limited to twenty people

Location: Southern Arts Society, Inc (SASi)

Description: Learn to increase awareness of your surroundings, how to keep yourself safe and prevent contact or falls. This workshop includes hands-on training and exercises to prepare you for real world situations. With practice, you will become calmer, more balanced, and ready to protect yourself. After giving us instructions on Tactical Awareness Control (TAC), Anthony will lead us in exercises and movements to

make us stronger and more confident in dealing with strangers and fearful situations.

Note to Students: Please wear comfortable clothes to participate in the class. And don’t wear jewelry.

About Anthony: Anthony retired from the City of Gastonia Police Department as a SWAT team member and was a Ranger at Crowders Mountain State Park. Anthony Borja is married to SASi artist Jennifer Borja.

Cancellations and refunds: SASi may cancel class if minimum enrollment is not met. Fees paid will be fully refunded. If you are not feeling well or have a fever, please do not attend… but contact us (if you’ve signed up) that you need to cancel. You will be issued a refund (less $5 service charge) ONLY if notice is received at least two (2) days before class. Southern Arts Society (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC, at the intersection of Piedmont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibitions and competitions, programs, and classes in a variety of media for artists of all levels. Gallery Hours: Tues through Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and by Appointment. Admission is Free. For more information go to http:// southernartssociety.org/ or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssociety @ gmail.com.

CDC warns of potential mpox summer outbreak

In the United States, cases of mpox (formerly monkeypox) have declined since peaking in August 2022, but the outbreak is not over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to receive reports of cases that reflect ongoing community transmission in the United States and internationally.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning about the potential of an mpox resurgence this summer and urging people most at risk to get vaccinated. Chicago has reported around 20 new cases after infections had declined substantially since last year's outbreak.

As of May 10, a total of 30,395 cases have been reported in the United States. This outbreak had a peak of about 460 cases per day in August 2022, and gradually declined, likely because of a combination of temporary changes in sexual behavior, vaccination, and infection-induced immunity. However, CDC continues to receive reports of new cases and clusters in the United States and internationally.

Although approximately 1.2 million JYNNEOS mpox vaccine doses have been administered in the United States since the beginning of the outbreak, only 23% of the estimated population at

risk for mpox has been fully vaccinated. Vaccine coverage varies widely among authorities. The projected risk of a resurgent mpox outbreak is greater than 35% in most jurisdictions in the United States without additional vaccination or adapting sexual behavior to prevent the spread of mpox. Resurgent outbreaks in these communities could be as large or larger than in 2022.

To help prevent a renewed outbreak during the spring and summer months, CDC is urging clinicians to be on alert for new cases of mpox and to encourage vaccination for people at risk.

filling- spread over 2nd layer

6 sliced bananas - over pie filling

1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding

2 cups milk

(The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Good Neighbor Cookbook by the Cleveland County Chapter American Red Cross.)

CHICKEN PIE

Virginia Coon

1 whole chicken, stewed

1 can celery soup

1 ¼ cup chicken broth

3 hard-boiled eggs Stew chicken and take from bone. Put in casserole and cover chicken with sliced eggs. Mix soup and chicken broth and pour over chicken. Mix 1 cup self-rising flour, 1 stick margarine melted and

1 cup buttermilk. Pour this batter over chicken and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

CHERRY-BANANAS

DELIGHT

Cleo Allen

1 cup flour

1 cup pecans, chopped

1 stick butter, melted

Make into paste. Spread with a fork into 11x14 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool.

1 cup powdered sugar

8 oz. cream cheese

1 carton Cool Whip, large Mix and cream together. Spread over first layer.

1 can cherry pie

MIX PUDDING MIX WITH MILK. Spread over bananas, etc. Save enough Cool Whip to cover top and sprinkle with chopped nuts. (Husband favorite.)

MOUNTAIN DEW OR MELLOW YELLO POUND CAKE

Ruth Wilson

2 sticks margarine

½ cup shortening

2 ½ cups sugar

5 eggs

3 cups flour

2 tsp. lemon flavoring

6 oz.. Mountain Dew or Mello Yellow Mix in order given. Beat until creamy. Bake in greased and floured tube pan for 55 minutes at 325 degrees.

This Zentangle was created by instructor Mary Bartrop. Photo by SASi

VIA Health Partners hold reception at Testa

Family Hospice

Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR), and Hospice Cleveland County, who merged in November 2020, recently announced their official name change to VIA Health Partners to reflect their expanding mission and continued focus on delivering its unique brand of exceptional care.

A Stakeholders Reception was held at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain for area donors, volunteers, and community leaders to discuss the name change and expanding geographic footprint. Chief Executive Officer Peter A. Brunnick gave a presentation to the audience emphasizing VIA Health Partners growth and commitment to quality care.

“We are pleased to have our Testa Family Hospice House back open after being closed due to staffing issues,” said Myra McGinnis, President of VIA Health Partners –

World War II Living History Day at KM Historical Museum

World War II Living History Day took place Saturday, May 20, at Kings Mountain Historical Museum. Guests stepped back in time into the camps of World War II. There were various displays and reenactors on site to talk and interact with the museum guests about the US Military involvement during the Euro-

pean Theater of Operations. The focus of this living history event was on the Airborne Operations (Parachute Infantry Regiment) during World War II. Various uniforms, gear, weapons, demolitions equipment and communications equipment were on display outside on the museum grounds.

Come

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Join “Yoga” on the lawn with Logan Kolometz at 9:00 a.m.

Participate in the “Fitness Challenge” on the trail and the workout stations, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. with free t-shirts for the First 35 participants!

Participate in a Scavenger Hunt on the Trail. 9 a.m. to 12 noon...

Sponsored by the Gateway Trail, Edward Jones, & Limitless Gym

Enjoy a walk in the woods at the Gateway Trail!

807 S. Battleground Ave. Kings Mountain, NC 704-739-9663

www.kmgatewaytrails.com

Cleveland. “The Testa Family Hospice House is an asset for the community, and we appreciate the ongoing support we receive from the residents of Kings Mountain and the surrounding area.”

Since its founding in 1978, VIA Health Partners (formerly HPCCR) has grown organically and through mergers and regional startup operations, now serving 32 counties throughout North and South Carolina. The VIA Health Partners Cleveland County office will serve as the hub of the Western Region which includes Caldwell, Burke, McDowell, Rutherford, and Polk counties. VIA Health Partners will remain an independent community-based non-profit organization committed to serving all citizens in the communities where it is located, regardless of a patient's medical complexity or ability to pay.

READY… SET… SPRING FILLED PATRIOTS PARK – The City of Kings Mountain welcomed the Gaston Symphonic Band to Patriots Park, Saturday, May 20 at 1 p.m. Despite overcast skies, families enjoyed a day filled with music from the band’s concert, Ready...Set...Spring! Threatening skies didn’t deter music lovers from attending.

The crowd gathers to learn more about the lives of those who fought in WWII.

The day-to-day life as a soldier was on display at the museum Saturday

Reenactors speak with guests about WWII and the lives of those who fought in it.

These young men get a closer look at the arms used by soldiers.

This reenactor prepares food.

The 508th Headquarters-Headquarters P.I.R. of the 82nd Airborne Division at the museum.

Popular foods in the 1940’s and 50’s was featured at the Barber House. Photos by January Costa

KMHS golfers sixth in state tournament

Kings Mountain High’s golf team finished sixth in last week’s state tournament at Foxfire Village.

Terry Sanford won the event, followed by Stuart Cramer. Fred T. Ford was third, Oak Grove fourth and East Rowan fifth. Following the Mountaineers were Cape Fear seventh, Lake Norman Charter eighth, Currituck County ninth, Harnett Central 10th and West Carterret 11th.

Will Spicer led the Mountaineers with a 12th place finish at 75-77--142.

Thomas Spicer was 33rd with an 81-79—160 and Caleb Marr 63rd with an 81-92—172.

Others competing for the Mountaineers were Baylor Benton, who shot a first round 81, and Josh Gillespie who was at 85.

“We had a very successful season finishing second

KMHS athletes rack up All-Conference awards

in the conference,” noted Coach Kevin Moss. He said Kings Mountain’s 301 regular season scoring average was its lowest in 23 years.

Before going to the state tournament, the Mountaineers were third in the very competitive Western 3A Regional.

“I want to thank the Touchdown Club for their support,” Moss said. “They donated and helped take care of the players’ meals at the state championship tournament.

“I also want to thank Kings Mountain Country Club for their support and allowing us to host our matches and practice at their facility,” he added. “The staff at Kings Mountain Country Club always bends over backwards to support and accommodate both the men’s and women’s golf programs.”

KM baseball eliminated in third round

Kings Mountain High’s baseball team ended its season last week with a 9-7 loss to West Henderson in the third round of the state 3A playoffs.

The Mountaineers finished 19-6 overall and tied for second behind South Point in the Big South 3A regular season. However, the Mountaineers went deeper in the playoffs than any other BSC team.

Zane Brockman went 5 2/3 innings and took the

loss. He gave up only five hits and struck out seven. Five of West Henderson’s runs were unearned.

Aidan Taylor led the Mountaineers at the plate with 2-for-3, including a double and RBI. Colton Mayes was 1-for-4 with two RBIs and Tucker Cash and Hunter Ellis each had a hit and RBI. Brockman and Jacob Hamrick each added a hit.

Kings Mountain High School placed numerous players on All-Big South Conference teams for the spring semester.

In baseball, the Mountaineers produced the Big South player of the Year in senior pitcher-infielder Zane Brockman and the Big South pitcher of the year in senior Wyatt Davis. The duo were credited with most of the Mountaineers’ pitching victories as they finished second in the conference and went three rounds in the state 3A playoffs. Brockman was also one of the top infielders and hitters in the league.

They were joined on the all-conference team by teammates Jacob Hamrick, Caleb Broome and Aidan Taylor.

Jacob Lineberger, whose South Point Red Raiders won the regular season title, was voted Coach of the Year.

Kings Mountain was also well-represented on the AllBig South softball team. Austyn Dixon, Alayna Patrick and Maddie Huffam were on the first team and Paige Fleming and Kayla McSwain were on the second team.

The Mountaineers’ undefeated BSC championship

the All-BSC team. They were Will Spicer, Caleb Marr, Thomas Spicer, Baylor Benton and Josh Gillespie.

Divinity Irvin was a triple winner of All-BSC awards in women’s track. She made the team in the 1600, 800 and 3200 meters.

Hailey Spearman, who coached the Lady Mountain-

KMHS BASEBALL FINAL STATS

eers to the conference championship, was voted Coach of the Year.

The KM men also racked up numerous All-Conference track and field awards with Max Thompson leading the way with all-conference honors in the 1600, 800 and 3200 meter runs and joining Hunter Cruise, Isaiah Watts and Lovingood on the 4x800 relay all-conference and joining

Watts as all-conference 3200meter runners. Hunter Cruise and Nicholas Horn were all-conference in the pole vault and Ja’Qualyn Sanders was all-conference in the long jump. Thompson was voted MVP in track events.

Senior Megan Carley and freshman Booke Salvator represented the Lady Mountaineers on the All-Conference soccer team.

WYATT DAVISZANE BROCKMAN

The Kings Mountain High men's track team concluded the season on Friday at the 3A State Championship in Greensboro. The 4x800 relay finished fourth in the state with a new school record of 8:15.98. The relay consisted of Hunter Cruise, Isaiah Watts, Marty Lovingood, and Max Thompson. Thompson also finished 13th in the 800 meter open run.

Goodbye pre-school, hello kindergarten

Bolin’s Day Care 2023 graduation

On Friday, May 12 at 7 p.m., at First Wesleyan Church in Kings Mountain, Bolin’s Daycare presented 14 new graduates.

The 45-min program consisted of songs, nursery rhymes, speaking parts from each graduate, and a video surprise and began with the

Pledge of Allegiance. Each graduate received a gift from Bolin’s Day Care. The day care expressed special thanks to First Wesleyan, Mandy Merck Photography, and the parents of their newest graduates. Their teacher is Miss Brenazia Williams.

Gov. Cooper announces Building Bright Futures Apprenticeship Program

Gov. Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley visited Little People Preschool in Raleigh and celebrated Child Care Provider Appreciation Day on May 12. As a part of the visit, they discussed the importance of investing in quality child care options for North Carolina’s workforce.

Gov. Cooper also announced the Building Bright Futures (BBF) early childhood education pre-apprenticeship-to-apprenticeship program. This program is a partnership between the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) and the NCDHHS' Division of Child Development and Early Education to pilot new pathways to entering the early childhood profession. BBF creates supportive pathways for high school and postsecondary students to earn credentials, while also obtaining hands-on, workbased learning experiences in the early childhood education field.

BBF is committed to eliminating prohibitive costs and providing additional learning opportunities to strengthen a participant’s industry knowledge, ensuring a pathway to long-term success. NCBCE is working

closely with ApprenticeshipNC, school districts, community colleges, child care providers, and other partners to develop and scale this pilot program across the state.

BBF offers a variety of benefits to participating early child care providers and students including mentorship, professional development, career awareness, and other enrichment activities. Further, the program provides monetary support for transportation, books and materials, a 50 percent wage match reimbursement to providers for work-based learning hours, and other items and services. The program assists:

Pre-Apprentices and Apprentices

• Stipends for performance, completion, and transportation

• High school credit, college credit, and industry-recognized credentials

• Work-based learning experience in a child care center, with opportunities for paid hours

• Free enrichment activities, such as guest speakers, field trips, and conferences

• Personalized mentorship from experienced professionals in the Early Childhood field

• Communication with

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults

On May 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Arexvy, the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine approved for use in the United States.

Arexvy is approved for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years of age and older.

“Older adults, in particular those with underlying health conditions, such as heart or lung disease or weakened immune systems, are at high risk for severe disease caused by RSV,” said Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. “Today’s approval of the first RSV vaccine is an important public health achievement to prevent a disease which can be

peers as part of a cohort

• Direct pathway for pre-apprentices to further education after high school with an Associate’s Degree at no cost Educators

• Mentorship from professionals and free enrichment activities for students above and beyond the basic curriculum, during the sum-

mer and school year

• A supportive pathway for students to further education and a career

• Communication of shared experiences and resources with peers as part of a cohort

• Flexible financial support in key areas such as:

• Materials and supplies

• Transportation costs

• Professional development

• Trainings Child Care Providers

• Salary match of 50% of wages for apprentices

• High-quality, trained, and dedicated workers, with potential to earn higher star ratings for your center

• Communication of shared experiences with peers as part of a cohort

• Flexible financial support in key areas such as:

• Materials and supplies

• Transportation costs

• Child care

• Professional development

life-threatening and reflects the FDA’s continued commitment to facilitating the development of safe and effective vaccines for use in the United States.”

RSV is a highly contagious virus that causes infections of the lungs and breathing passages in individuals of all age groups. RSV circulation is seasonal, typically starting during the fall and peaking in the winter.

In older adults, RSV is a common cause of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD), which affects the lungs and can cause life-threatening pneumonia and bronchiolitis (swelling of the small airway passages in the lungs). According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and See FDA, Page 3B

BOLIN’S DAY CARE’S GRADUATES – Photo by Mandy Merck Photography

Gov. Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley visited Little People Preschool in Raleigh to celebrate Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. Photo by NCBE.org

KMHS Powder Puff football game raises $2,000 to help foster children

Kings Mountain High School Ambassador’s Club held their annual Powder Puff football charity event on April 6. Junior and Senior girls faced off in flag football in an eventful matchup. Students paid to be able to leave their fourth period classes to watch the game. Over $2,000 dollars was raised for Least of These Carolinas, a non-profit serving foster children in our area. Each team had coaches from the school's football team, and practices were held before game day. “We practiced by running plays over and over until we all knew exactly what we were doing," said Senior Maggie Honeycutt. The preparation of the senior team led to a victory of 27 to 6.

"My favorite part about Powder Puff was kicking the field goal and winning. It was a lot of fun being able to celebrate with the team,"

FDA

From Page 2B

Prevention, each year in the U.S., RSV leads to approximately 60,000-120,000 hospitalizations and 6,00010,000 deaths among adults 65 years of age and older.

The safety and effectiveness of Arexvy is based on the FDA’s analysis of data from an ongoing, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study conducted in the U.S. and internationally in individuals 60 years of age and older. The main clinical study of Arexvy was designed to assess the safety and effectiveness of a single dose administered to individuals 60 years of age and older. Par-

said Honeycutt. "This Powder Puff game was amazing, I had a great coaching staff, great players. Our players were focused and came to play, and we got the job done. I had fun coaching the girls and we had a fun time winning," said Senior coach, Marion Littlejohn. Community volunteers helped referee the event as well. Students were also entertained during the halftime performance with field events sponsored by the Student Participation Organization (SPO). The event was a great day for school spirit and support of a great cause. 'There are very few schools that offer a fantastic experience like the Powder Puff Game. It's an amazing experience that never fails to bring together the school body at Kings Mountain High School," said sophomore Teddy Brooks.

ticipants will remain in the study through three RSV seasons to assess the duration of effectiveness and the safety and effectiveness of repeat vaccination. Data for a single dose of Arexvy from the first RSV season of the study were available for the FDA’s analysis.

In this study, approximately 12,500 participants have received Arexvy and 12,500 participants have received a placebo. Among the participants who have received Arexvy and the participants who have received a placebo, the vaccine significantly reduced the risk of developing RSV-associated LRTD by 82.6% and reduced the risk of developing severe RSV-associated LRTD by 94.1%.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

File No. 23 E 388

In the Matter of the Estate of:

MICHAEL TODD BERRY, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 10th day of May, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Michael Todd Berry, 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 28th day of August 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 24th day of May, 2023.

Laura Hall 104 Ida Circle Shelby, NC 28152

KMH (5/24, 5/31, 6/7 & 6/14/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 15th of July, 2021 as Administratrix of the Estate of PERRY EARL HUSKEY, 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, Carrigan E. Huskey, Administratrix on or before the 17th of August, 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 17th day of May, 2023.

Carrigan E. Huskey, Administratrix

Estate of Perry Earl Huskey

811 Pleasant Drive Shelby, NC 28152

KMH (5/17, 24, 31 & 6/07/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of May, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of PEGGY LYNN BEASON, 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, Barbara Frazier, Administratrix on or before the 10th of August, 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 10th day of August, 2023.

Barbara Frazier, Administratrix

Estate of Peggy Lynn Beason

2904 Elizabeth Ave Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (5/10, 17, 24 & 31/2023)

Selma Johnson accepts the check from the Ambassadors Club on behalf of Least of These Carolinas, a local non-profit organization that supports foster children in our area.

Senior girls attempt to throw for a touchdown while Junior girls defend their endzone.

Senior Maggie Honeycut runs for a touchdown while Junior NyAdria Beam-Phillips reaches for her flag. (Photos by KMHS)

North Elementary donates to Ronald McDonald House

During North Elementary School's Relay for Life Spirit Week, the school collected items to take to the Ronald McDonald House in Charlotte. Ronald McDonald

House Charities of Greater Charlotte embraces families of sick or injured children by providing the comfort and support of home during their greatest time of need. Families are stronger when they are

together, and this is never more important than when a child is experiencing a medical crisis.

Ronald McDonald House Charities provides three main programs for families, the 28-bedroom

House provides no cost accommodations to families who live outside Mecklenburg County and are seeking medical treatment within the Charlotte area. Ronald McDonald Family Room at Caro-

line’s Corner in Hemby Children’s Hospital provides respite, a laundry facility, a communal shower, snacks, beverages, and activities, for families who are bedside with their children. The

Happy Wheels program is active in Hemby Children’s Hospital, Levine Children’s Emergency Department, and Novant Health Women’s Center and NICU.

K-9 Sabot assists in arrest by GCPD NC S.A.F.E. recommends you secureall firearms effectively

On Friday, May 19, Gaston County Police Department responded to a Breaking and Entering in progress call around Francis Street off N. New Hope Road in Gastonia.

A resident on Francis Street called Gaston County Communications and advised when they arrived home, they heard someone rummaging through their house. The resident also stated they believed the unknown suspect had fled out the back door on foot.

Responding patrol units requested the Gaston County Police K9 unit to assist in locating the suspect. K9 Sabot was deployed to attempt tracking the suspect and was quickly able to pick up on his trail.

A brief time later, Sabot located the burglary suspect, later identified as Chadrick Fisher, hiding in the woods nearby. Officers were able to take Fisher into custody

and discovered he also had outstanding Orders for Arrest out of McDowell and Avery counties for Felony Fleeing to Elude Arrest.

Fisher was charged with Breaking and Entering and Larceny after Breaking and Entering. He is being held at the Gaston County Jail on a $65,000 bond.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 27th of March, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of DAVID L. NORRIS, JR., deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Demetria C. Luzader, Administratrix on or before the 10th of August, 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 10th day of August, 2023.

Demetria C. Luzader, Administratrix

Estate of David L. Norris, Jr. 2664 Quail Ridge Dr. Gastonia, NC 28056

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 27th of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of NANCY L. BOWLES, 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, G. Bryon Gragg, Jr., Executor on or before the 3rd of August, 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 3rd day of May, 2023.

G. Bryon Gragg, Jr., Executor

Estate of Nancy L. Bowles

9 East Marion Street Shelby, NC 28150

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It only takes a moment for a tragedy to happen. Fortunately, it only takes a moment to help prevent one as well. Protect kids and communities by safely securing your firearms, NC Department of Public Safety recommends you take these steps to secure your firearm and protect your loved ones.

Safe Storage 101

1. Gun Safe is the most secure option. Can include biometric or electronic locking features.

2. Lockbox can be portable or bolted down for additional security. There are also options designed specifically for use in vehicles.

3. Gun Case can be used to

safely secure your firearms at home and beyond.

4. Cable Lock uses a cable threaded through the barrel or action to prevent someone else from firing the gun.

5. Trigger Lock fits easily over the trigger guard to prevent the trigger from being pulled.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 3rd of May, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of FANNIE ELLEN MITCHELL BROOKS, 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, Theresa Simon, Executrix on or before the 10th of August, 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 10th day of August, 2023.

Theresa Simon, Executrix Estate of Fannie Ellen Mitchell Brooks

102 Oakcrest Belmont, NC 28012

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 23-E-362 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELENE C. MARTIN EXECUTOR’S NOTICE

Having qualified on the 21st day of April, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of Elene C. Martin, 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 Executor on or before the 11th day of August, 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 10th day of May, 2023.

Thomas W. Martin, Jr.

Executor of the Estate of

Elene C. Martin

200 Belvedere Ave.

Shelby, NC 28150

Thomas W. Martin, Jr.

FLOWERS & MARTIN, P.A.

200 Belvedere Ave.

Shelby, NC 28150

(704) 482-4441

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Store Your Firearm Safely

These simple tips can save a life.

1. Unload your firearm:

It is best practice to always unload your gun when it’s not in use. Take the time to familiarize yourself with how to unload and clean your specific firearm. When unloading, make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction, preferably to the ground. Remove ammunition, and triple-check that the chamber is unloaded. Never let your guard down: Remember to always handle your gun carefully, as if it is still loaded.

2. Lock it up. There are several ways to safely lock up your firearm, including gun safes, lockboxes, gun cases, cable locks, and trigger locks. Some of these now include biometric and electronic lock options. For an additional layer of security,

consider separating ammunition and firearms when locking them up.

3. Make sure it stays locked.

If your gun lock uses a key, make sure you’re the only one who knows where it’s hidden. If the lock uses a combination or code, don’t use one that an older child might be able to guess, such as a birthday, an anniversary, or the last four digits of your phone number.

4. Don’t leave it unsecure in a car.

More and more guns in North Carolina are being stolen out of parked cars. If you leave a gun in your car, make sure the gun is out of sight and secured with a lock or in a gun case. Consider storage options designed specifically for vehicles, and don’t forget to lock your car too.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 17th of May, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of OFFIA VIRGINIA 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, Brenton S. Begley, Administrator on or before the 24th of August, 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 24th day of May, 2023.

Brenton S. Begley, Administrator Estate of: Offia Virginia Blanton McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (5/24, 31, 6/07 &14/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified as Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Mary M. Wilkins, deceased, late of Rockwall County, Texas, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Ancillary Executor c/o John D. Veazey, 422 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 on or before August 24, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment.

Tyler A. Wilkins, Ancillary Executor of the Estate of Mary M. Wilkins, Deceased

John D. Veazey, Attorney Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes & Davis, P.A. 422 South Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28792

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Ronald McDonald House donations from North Elementary include those seen here, plus five full boxes of needed items. (Photo by North Elementary)

GCPD K-9 Sabot tracked and located a suspect in Gastonia Friday night.

Photo by GCPD

Juvenile held on a $100,000 bond by Gastonia Police

Officers from the Gastonia Police Department have arrested and charged a 17-year-old male from Gastonia for stealing a car on May 20, leading officers on a pursuit, and in-

tentionally striking three GPD police cars during the pursuit. There were no serious injuries reported because of this incident.

On May 17 just before 10 p.m., officers

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:

JUDITH B. LOVELACE, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 9th day of May, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of Judith B. Lovelace, 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 19th day of August, 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 17th day of May, 2023.

Bobby Dale Davis, Ex.

6109 Storehouse Road

Mint Hill, NC 28227

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

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

In the Matter of the Estate of:

JAMES HAROLD MILLIRON, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 2nd day of May, 2023 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of James Harold Milliron, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator CTA on or before the 19th day of August, 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 17th day of May, 2023.

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE

SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of:

JACK DAVID BROWN, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 21st day of April, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of JACK DAVID BROWN, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 4th day of August, 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 3rd day of May, 2023.

Paula M. Brown, Ex.

2407 Cobb Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086 KMH (5/3, 5/10, 5/17 & 5/24/2023)

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:

DONNA KAY PHILLIPS, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 26th day of April, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Donna Kay Phillips, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Administrator on or before the 12th day of August, 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 10th day of May, 2023.

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

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

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responded to a business in the 1000 block of W. Franklin Boulevard for the report of a car that was just stolen.

A short time later, officers located the stolen car in the parking lot of a business in the 2600 block of E. Franklin Avenue. The driver of the stolen car immediately fled

from the parking lot in the car when he saw police arrive.

Officers located the stolen car once again around Versailles Lane and tried to stop the vehicle. The driver struck three marked GPD police cars as it again fled the area. The driver continued

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of May, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of PHILLIP GREENE, 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 W. Greene, Executrix on or before the 10th of August, 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 10th day of August, 2023.

Susan W. Greene, Executrix

Estate of Phillip Greene 2624 Cleveland Ave. Grover, NC 28073

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 15th of May, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of TINA MAE WHISNANT, 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, Brenton S. Begley, Administrator on or before the 24th of August, 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 24th day of May, 2023.

Brenton S. Begley, Administrator

Estate of: Tina Mae Whisnant McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND PEGGY ANN ENGLAND, Plaintiff, vs. BOBBY DEAN BURRIS, Defendant.

22 CVD 2191

The respondent, Bobby Dean Burris, that in action entitled as above has been commenced in the Superior Court of Cleveland County, North Carolina for the divorce complaint. Defendant will further take notice that they are required to appear at the office of the Superior Court of said state and county and answer or respond to the petition filed in said action or action or the petitioner will apply for relief demanded in said complaint.

This the 24th day of May, 2023.

Brenton S. Begley

Attorney For Plaintiff

McIntyre Elder Law

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 21st of March, 2023 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of BETTY SUE MAUNEY NELSON, 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, Brenton S. Begley, Administrator CTA on or before the 10th of August, 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 10th day of May, 2023.

Brenton S. Begley, Administrator CTA

Estate of: Betty Sue Mauney Nelson

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

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to flee from police, lost control of the car, and struck a utility pole on S. New Hope Road and Armstrong Park Road. After hitting the pole, the driver fled on foot from the now-disabled car.

Officers pursued the driver on foot, arrested him without further incident in the 1700 block of S. New Hope Road, and identified him as being 17 years old.

The juvenile was charged with aggravated felony flee/elude, hit and run, and additional charges. He was transported to the Gaston County Jail and is being held on a $100,000 bond. Officers are working with the Department of Juvenile Justice for additional charges against the juvenile.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 20th of April 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Linda Elaine Steele (22 E 339), 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, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before August 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 10th day of May, 2023.

A. Susan Biggers

Administratrix of the Estate of Linda Elaine Steele

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR

Having qualified on 19th of April, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of Jody Lisa Baker (23 E 356), 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 Brad Alexander Baker, Administrator c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before August 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 10th day of May, 2023.

Brad Alexander Baker

Administrator of the Estate of Jody Lisa Baker

c/o A. Susan Biggers

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street

Shelby, North Carolina 28150

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 5th of May 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Joel Maddox Jackson (f/k/a Joel M. Simmons) (23 E 402), 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, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before August 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 17th day of May, 2023.

A. Susan Biggers

Administratrix of the Estate of Joel Maddox Jackson (f/k/a Joel M. Simmons) Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (5/17, 24, 31 & 6/07/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 8th of May 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Eddie Gene McSwain (23 E 375), 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, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before August 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 17th day of May, 2023.

A. Susan Biggers

Administratrix of the Estate of Eddie Gene McSwain

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (5/17, 24, 31 & 6/07/2023)

working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surgepwinc.com

(704) 284-9292

ED MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings.

“Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

3 FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., May 27th, 7:30 am-1 pm. (Off Earl Rd) Follow signs. 909 Langston Dr, Shelby, NC 28152

GARAGE SALE. Sat., May 27th

8 am-Until. Have lots of everything. Cleaned out 2 houses. Rain or shine. Come and check it out. 5037 Harmon Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

FOR SALE

NEW KOBOLT PUSH MOWER. Paid $350, asking $200. Used 1 time. Set of industrial aluminum auto ramps. Paid $500, asking $200. (704) 600-7614

FOR SALE

LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT for sale. Call 704-571-8213 for more information.

NASCAR MEMORABILIA, PRE

1991. Selling whole or by the piece. 31 small diecast, cards, pictures, Bill Elliott statue, etc. 704-860-4705.

WANT TO BUY

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. I have wood shipping crates for sale with lids. 3 different sizes I can send pictures of them. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER. 22hp, twin cyl., 42” cut. Like new, 1 year old, only 42 hours. (828) 302-5177

LOTS OF ITEMS: Baby strollers, lots of kids toys, Power Wheels, bikes, etc. Also 2 free cats. Call 828-200-7441. 60-90% OFF NEW STILL IN BOX MERCHANDISE. Household, decorative, kitchen, children’s, jewelry and toys at former BJ’s Gift Shop. Call and leave message for appointment. 704300-3058

221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

PETS & LIVESTOCK

LABRADOODLE F1B CURLY PUPS. Beautiful, Curly, F1B standard labradoodle pups. Males & females, cream, apricot, & black. Some with white markings. Fee includes first puppy shots, vet visit & multiple dewormings. Deposit holds, pick up first week of June. (704) 6926713 paintedshilohfarm@yahoo. com

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

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

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

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-2891488.

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

FARM & GARDEN

CHICKEN LITTER FOR SALE. You haul. Price depends on truck size. 704-692-8752

5 YEAR OLD TOY COCK-APOO. Female, black & white, loves cuddles & car rides. $450. Toy Yorkie Poo / Malti female puppy. 7 months old, wormed, groomed, shots UTD. Only approx 7 lbs grown. $800. 3.5 year old blue & white Pit mix male, neutered & house trained. Loves walks, cuddles, car rides. $350. All with approved homes only. No calls after 10pm. 828-3910919. BLUE TICK BEAGLE PUPPES. 1st shots & wormed. Parents on site. $300 each. (704) 692-6787 JACK DONKEY FOR SALE. Solid white, smaller size. $250. 704-692-8752

Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

EMPLOYMENT

GENERAL MAINTENANCE/ GROUNDSKEEPER. Must have valid drivers license. Call 704473-4299. (704) 473-4299

PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City, NC is seeking a part-time Minister of Music. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com

FULL-TIME YOUTH PASTOR/ASSOCIATE PASTOR. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City, NC is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor/Associate Pastor. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd. Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com

LOCAL CDL DRIVERS NEED-

ED. Home everyday full or part time, 2 years experience, clean driving record, 53’ trailers, excellent pay and benefits. Apply in person at Cyclone Trucking, Inc. Cherryville, NC. 704-530-7489, (704) 236-4095

NEED SOMEONE TO HELP

BORE WELLS and install pumps. General knowledge of hand tools. Will train if willing to learn. Call to text Tony, 704-7406604.

ONE ON ONE CARE, INC. Is hiring for Day Program Activity Coordinator. Includes some transport. Mon- Fri- 7am-3pm Also hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts in the Residential homes, rotating schedule. Off every other weekend. If interested, apply at 203 Lee St. Shelby, NC 28150

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available.

30% Off-Glassware, China, Lamps. 20% Off- Furniture, Pictures, and Mirrors. 4135 Fallston Road, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. 10 am-5 pm.

FOR SALE 30 AND 55 GALLON PLASTIC FEED BARRELS $20. Metal Burning Barrels $15. Water totes 275 Gallon $75. Solid Top Barrels, or Plastic $10. Cub Cadet Mower 50” Cut, 23 HP, $100. Call Jeff. Hickory, (828) 327-4782

COMPLETE KING BEDROOM

SUITE. Solid wood. Mattress and Boxsprings optional. Excellent condition. $800. 704-4827949.

VARIETY OF ITEMS FOR SALE. Some Collectibles, Dolls, and Jim Shore pieces. $75 for all. 704-484-3128

PROPANE TANK 100 LBS. USED $100 I have a used 100lbs propane tank, Can send pictures by. Phone (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

CO2 TANK 20LBS. HAVE 2. $150. I have two co2 tanks one is full and the other is 1/3. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674.

16’ HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT TRAILER. New floors, lights & wiring. $1500. Call for more info. (704) 751-7312

GASTON MEMORIAL PARK. 2 cemetery plots in Garden of Four Seasons. A prestigious plot. **Reduced $2000.** Call Johnny (704) 867-5834

LARGE PRIDE HD. $895.00. 400lb capacity, 22” wide seat, delivered, warranty. Over $1500 in new parts, good batts. Call Scooterman John (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@gmail. com

PLANTS FOR SALE. Hosta, Daylily, Iris, Yellow Bells, Crape Myrtle, Blooming Cherry Trees. 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City. 828-245-0245.

MEN’S BRAND NEW CRUISER BICYCLE. $100. Must sell. 828782-7221.

FOR SALE RAINBOW VACU-

UM. PURCHASED IN 2008 FOR $2000 USED VERY LITTLE SO IN GREAT CONDITION INCLUDES ALL ATTACHMENTS ASKING $900 CASH. (828) 2873412 TEDDYBEAR93_890@YAHOO.COM

SONOTUBE Sonotube for concrete forms. 18 inch diameter by 72 inches long. Pictures available. (704) 418-5779

4-HANKOOK DYNAPRO

ALL TERRAIN TIRES. 285/70/17 10-ply with 11/32 tread. Had 15/32 tread new. Never been off road. Roughly 30-40 thousand miles tread left. Asking $500.00 (704) 718-9122 scubasteve258@carolina. rr.com NEW CAR SHED FOR THE NEW YEAR! Single Car $288 Down from $89 month. Double $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES.

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568

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

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE!

“Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867

STANDING TIMBER 3 to 4 acres of standing timber for sale. Mainly consists of Oak, Poplar and Pine. Trees are 70 years old, very tall. Located Cleveland Avenue near Buffalo Creek. Call Billy Greene to come take a look. 704-472 5444. (704) 472-5444 billyrgreene@gmail.com

HONEYBEES/GOING OUT OF BUSINESS HONEYBEES IN BOXES $250 ea. — SUPPLIES ALSO AVAILABLE AT REDUCED PRICING - CALL FOR DETAILS (704) 692-5800 jdavis361@carolina.rr.com

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-9800853, 704-476-9383.

6588 INTERNATIONAL 4WD TRACTOR, 177 Horsepower with Turbo. Price Reduced to $19,500 for quick sell! Call 704487-6929 or 704-689-6042

TOMATO & PEPPER PLANTS FOR SALE. Also chickens for sale. For info call 704-473-3023.

12 FT. GOOSENECK HORSE TRAILER. One door on back. Good condition, $2500. Also 4 ft. bushhog, good condition, $700. 864-706-9738.

SQUARE BALES OF GRASS HAY. $5.00 a bale infield. Will help Load. Call soon for baling date. 704-482-6010 or 704-3002502.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

STANDARD POODLE PUP-

PY. CKC REGISTERED. Shots and wormed. Female. $1,500. 9 weeks old. (704) 813-7411

AKC REGISTERED CHAMPIONS on both sides of pedigree. Male Akita puppy 13 weeks old. (704) 974-7041

FULL BLOODED BASSET HOUND PUPS. Ready for rehoming, no papers, 3 males, 1 female, rehoming fee $300 each. 828-289-1258.

GREAT DANE PUPPIES. Ready to go June 4th! Will come up to date on vaccinations and be microchipped. $1600 each.

Males and females available! Blue Merle, Blue Fawn, Lilac Merles, Blue Mantle. (704) 7348538

MALE, SABLE, CKC REGISTERED, PUG PUPPY. Vet Checked, shots UTD, CKC registration forms. $1200. (919) 7717458

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES 5 girls, 1 boy. Ready to go. Dewormed and first shots. Parents on site. $350 each. Call or text 704-418-2934 (704) 4182934

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5 Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. 704-476-9943 (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com

2 MALE CATS 14 months old. Neutered. Very affectionate, never outside. Free to good home. Must be indoor cats. 704915-0390. (704) 915-0390 AKC REGISTERED CANE CORSO PUPS. 7 boys, 2 girls. Ready to go. Shots current. Call Ronnie for more info. (704) 9742716

AKC LAB PUPS FOR SALE. AKC registered labs. Sir is also HRCH titled champion. Great parents with great bloodlines. Will be great hunting labs or a wonderful house pet. Looking for their forever homes. Call Tommy @ 980-429-0873 for all info or pictures. (980) 429-0873 wyantfarms1@icloud.com

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OLD GAMBLING MACHINE $125. Would make a good man cave piece. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX CTA

Having qualified on 21st of April 2023 as Administratrix

CTA of the Estate of Emma B. Pruett (06 E 537), 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 Rita Mae Strange aka Rita Mae Glenn, Administratrix CTA, c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before August 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 10th day of May, 2023.

Rita Mae Strange; aka, Rita Mae Glenn

Administratrix CTA of the Estate of Emma B. Pruett

Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

KMH (5/10, 17, 24 & 31/2023

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX

Having qualified on 15th of May 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of Sandra Kathryn Jugan (23 E 435), 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, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before August 24, 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 24th day of May, 2023.

A. Susan Biggers

Administratrix of the Estate of Sandra Kathryn Jugan

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

402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150

KMH (5/24, 31, 6/7 & 6/14/2023)

PETS & LIVESTOCK

GERMAN SHEPHERD..NEEDS

GOOD HOME. Free Male German Shepherd approx 3 years old.. Very protective but not good around children. For more info call 828-429-9728. (828) 429-9728

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 12th of May, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of ROBBIN CAMP GOINS, 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, Erica Lynn Johnston, Executrix, on or before the 24th of August, 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 24th day of May, 2023.

Erica Lynn Johnston, Executrix Estate of Robbin Camp Goins 101 Wade Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW PO Box 165 Shelby, NC 28151 KMH (5/24, 31 6/07 & 14/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 11th of May, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of TERESA G. HILL; AKA, TERESA 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, Jonathan E. Mathews, Executor on or before the 17th of August, 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 17th day of May, 2023.

Jonathan E. Mathews, Executor Estate of Teresa G. Hill; aka, Teresa Hill 314 Lake Montania Rd Kings Mountain, NC 28086

KMH (5/17, 24, 31 & 6/07/2023)

PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

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

245-5895

AKC/CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES. Total price $500 READY TO GO! 3rd shots and 3rd deworming. Call/txt for more info 1/M 2/F Location: Shelby, NC (704) 477-3900 wbmanning33@gmail.com

ADGA REGISTERED NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS. Kids and

1-2 year old does. Some polled, moonshots, blue eyes. All handled daily. 828-248-2125.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

1981 HONDA GOLDWING BURGUNDY, 8000 MILES, Touring, 1100 cc engine. Needs carburator cleaning. Body in great condition. $2,500. (828) 699-2180 chapy01@msn.com

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of May, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of JAMES ELDRIDGE PHILBECK: AKA, JAMES E. PHILBECK, 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, Christopher Dean Philbeck, Executor on or before the 10th of August, 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 10th day of May, 2023.

Christopher Dean Philbeck, Executor

Estate of James Eldridge Philbeck; aka, James E. Philbeck 1326 Wyanoke Ave. Shelby, NC 28152

KMH (5/10, 17, 24 & 31/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 2nd of May, 2023 as Administratrix of the Estate of JOE ALLEN ADERHOLDT, 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, Kathy Lea Aderholdt Houser, Administratrix on or before the 10th of August, 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 10th day of May, 2023.

Kathy Lea Aderholdt Houser, Administratrix

Estate of Joe Allen Alderholdt PO Box 312. Denver, NC 28037

KMH (5/10, 17, 24 & 31/2023)

VACATIONS

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY

CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

BEACH HOUSES AT OCEAN LAKES. 2BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, golf cart, Wifi, Weeks and weekends available. 704-473-1494

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL!

“QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

OUT OF AREA

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. In Shelby, NC. 1 to 3 bedrooms renting from $695 to $850 per month. Call Today 704-5548861. frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Please Call (704) 739-4417

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

BRITISH SHORTHAIR KIT-

TENS. Males and females available. They are TICA registered, 1st vaccines, dewormed, litter and scratch post trained, highly socialized and part of the family. (717) 781-6260 classyandsassybrits@gmail.com

AKC REGISTERED BELGIAN

MALINOIS PUPS. Out of good working lines. Will make good protection dogs. Asking $400 each. 704-284-2099

REDBONE COONHOUND PUPPIES UKC registered. Parents on site both hunt. Timber chopper/stewart . Born 2/15/23. 6 males available. please text for more information. (803) 2904857

CARS & TRUCKS

2006 PONTIAC G6 116,809 miles. Call for Price, (704) 7481890 sales@ctcautosports.com

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER, CONVERTIBLE. 4 V-tech, automatic, fully loaded. $5000 obo. (704) 300-9223

980-3159

1999 HONDA GOLDWING SE1500. New timing belts and tensioner installed. Healtoe shifter, new air horns and more. 28K miles. $8500 cash only. 828429-7495.

CAMPERS

2000 DODGE EXT CAB TRUCK $3500. 4x4 a little rough but good old farm truck. Automatic. With tool box. OBO (704) 3001818

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

1998 DODGE RAM 1500 4WD, Quad cab. 2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 2WD Quad Cab. 2 for 1 Trucks. $3000 each or both for $5000. (704) 600-5534

1995 CHRYSLER LEBARON 2 CONVERTIBLES, 1 for parts. $1000 firm. No batteries. 828453-0828 (828) 453-0828

2008 JAYCO ULTRA LITE CAMPER. See at 204 Charles Road, Shelby. (704) 472-4645 2019 COLEMAN LITE SERIES CAMPER. 1705RB. Great condition. Has new electric tongue jack. Nice, queen size Murphy pull down bed. tires: great condition. Loaded, ready to go camping. Weighs 3900 lbs. No issues. $14,500. (704) 300-2233

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

VACATIONS

BEACH RENTAL: Beautiful Oak Island, NC. 3BR, 2BA house & 2BR, 2BA. Near beaches, restaurants. Close to Wilmington, Myrtle Beach. 828-7449191.

HOUSE WITH 26 ACRES. 3 septics, well/city water, pool, enter trails from home, 4 outbuildings, never timbered. $149,000. 276-245-7475 (276) 245-7475 jmatusevich@comcast.net

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

204 STOWE ACRES, KINGS MTN. 3 bedroom 1 bath, Rent $1150, Deposit $1150, Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180

1215 MITCHELL ST., SHELBY, NC. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom. Rent $1,150. Deposit $1,150. Application Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180

EXCELLENT LOCATIONSHELBY. 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen, dining, living room & bath on ground floor. Private entrance. Washer/dryer hookups. No smoking or pets. Not HAP eligible. Heat & water included in $695 mo. (704) 4875480

NICE APARTMENT KINGS

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

AKC REGISTERED LABRA-

DOR PUPPIES. These are beautiful dogs from champion bloodline. Both parents on site. Vet-checked, dewormed, first shots. Chocolate or black. Available 5/20/2023. $800. Call or text (704) 473-4891

1990 MERCEDES 420SEL. $6500, (704)

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1997 FAT BOY. EXCELLENT condition. Beautiful, chrome, new rebuilt engine. Plenty extra equipment, tires, wheels, etc. Must see. $7,200. Call 704-692-9117

2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON

1200cc Sportster, 18,000 miles. $5,000. Also kids 4 wheeler and kids mini-bike. Call for info. (828) 247-0506.

OCEAN LAKES, BIG DISCOUNTS. On Spring & Fall Weeks. 7 houses, 3 ocean front, some with golf carts. Call Tammy Patterson, 704-418-4756.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE

BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803718-2659.

MOUNTAIN. LEASE $1000 mo. Close to town, 2 BR full BA upstairs; Lg great room, kitchen 1/2 BA downstairs. Very clean freshly refurbished, conscientious landlord. Must have good credit and clean background check. Request application and info by text or email only, no appointment w/o application. jaybee@carolina.rr.com (704) 297-8024 jaybee@carolina.rr.com

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $210 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

BRICK HOME FOR RENT. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large yard. No pets. Located 3650 W. Dixon Blvd, Shelby. $250 per week. Includes Lawn Service, Water & Power. Required: 1st Months Rent, Deposit, NC Driver’s License, Pay Stub. Call 704-4734299.

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

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $600 per month. 828382-0475.

North Elementary Relay for Life team raises $5,547

North Elementary’s

“No One Fights Alone”

Relay for Life Team raised $5,547.00 after holding several fundraisers throughout the school year to support the American Cancer Society.

The events included hat day, sno cone day, and spirit nights at Loves Fish Box. Students also enjoyed participating in the coin drive to see which class can bring in the most

This year's overall theme for the American Cancer Society was “Every Step Brings Hope.” Students and staff were encouraged to wear crazy socks to school.

North Elementary School Relay Captain Roxanna Baucom and Co-Captain Anna Hughes said, “We would like to thank the North School staff and families for their continued support of the

The school also had three local businesses sponsor their team this year: Hord Services Inc, Chiropractic Physicians of the Carolinas, and Butler's Tire & Auto Service.

The original goal for the team was $2,000.00, and North School students did an excellent job in meeting and exceeding that goal, doubling, and nearly tripling, the money

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The public will take notice that the City Council of the City of Kings Mountain has called a public hearing regarding the City of Kings Mountain Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to repeal and replace Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 156 Unified Development Ordinance.

The hearing will take place at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The UDO that became effective July 1, 2021, was most recently amended on November 29, 2022. Proposed new amendments to the UDO include edits and the addition of text concerning:

UDO Section 156.30.06

UDO Section 156.10.02

Accessory Dwelling Units

Mixed Use

UDO Section 156.30.04 Cottage Court

UDO Section 156.30.04

UDO Section 156.170

UDO Section 156.90.02.C.

Townhouse Standards

Definitions

Board of Adjustment

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. For additional information regarding the proposed changes, please contact Development Services at 704-734-4595.

KMH (5/17 & 24/2023)

Crazy Socks Day (Photos by Anna Hughes)

Purple Day

North Tigers fight for change.

North Tigers fight for a cure.