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The Voltage Brothers to appear LIVE in Kings Mountain July 17 Concert third show of the LIVE at Patriots Park Concert Series It’s Electric! The City of Kings Mountain welcomes legendary entertainers The Voltage Brothers to Patriots Park and the Liberty Falls Amphitheatre, July 17, 2021 for the third concert of the Live at Patriots Park Concert Series.

Founded in 1969, The Voltage Brothers celebrate 52 years in show business covering five decades of Motown, Rhythm and Blues, Beach, Classic Rock, and much more!

The group has traveled the world with renowned artists such as, Frank Sinatra, Kool & The Gang, Gladys Knight and the

Original members of The Voltage Brothers

The Voltage Brothers (Photos provided) Pips and Earth, Wind & Fire. “We are so excited to be back in North Carolina,” says Ray Williams original member of The Voltage Brothers. “We have so many friends in the area and greatly appreciate the support.”

Named the Country’s

number one #1 show band, The Voltage Brothers have performed at nine Super Bowls and played George W. Bush’s 2000 Presidential Inauguration.

The Voltage Brothers are not the only legends who will take the stage July 17. The City of Kings

Mountain will welcome Magic 96.1 well-known DJ and member of the Band of Gold, Jim Shafer, as Master of Ceremonies as well. Shafer will open the show at 6:00 pm. The Voltage Brothers will follow at 7:00 pm.

A Cruise-In, also hosted

by the City of Kings Mountain, will begin at 5:00 pm. Want to participate? All makes and models are welcome.

Food trucks, concessions, games and beverages will be available as well.

For more information

on the Concert Series or Cruise-In, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www.

KingsMountainEvents.

Com. You may also visit their Facebook page at @ cityofkmspecialevents.

Virtual 18th Annual Charlotte radio legend Reverse Raffle & Auction, Jim Shafer to appear in chance to win $5K Kings Mountain July 17

By January Costa, Director and Curator

Be a part of the development of KMHM! Please support the museum during this time to help us with our fundraising efforts! Proceeds go toward the everyday operations of the museum.

Every September, Kings Mountain Historical Museum hosts a fundraiser to generate revenue necessary to support our programming. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions on the museum this year, and the need to social distance for safety measures, we are continuing the reverse raffle and auction this year in an online format. The museum will not have an in-person event as we have in prior years.

This year the 18th Annual Reverse Raffle and Auction will be back to the tradition again of the reverse raffle for prizes with a ticket drawing to be posted online on September 18, 2021, through our social media. Tickets are on sale for $100 to be entered into the drawing for door prizes and the chance to win $5,000!!!

The online auction will start on September 10 and run until September 19 and is open to all bidders. You can find the auction link at: https://www.32auctions. com/KMHMfundraiser2021

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from Board Members, calling the museum, emailing the museum at kmhmdirector@ outlook.com or by mailing a check to Kings Mountain Historical Museum, P.O. Box 552, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Each ticket is $100. It also includes a 1 in 300 chance of winning the $5,000 Raffle Prize, along with other raffle items!

This event is a great op-

portunity for local business owners to showcase their business while investing in the community. Kings Mountain Historical Museum is currently welcoming event sponsors as well as in-kind donations for auction items.

The Museum is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt organization; donations are tax deductible as permissible by law. To find out more about sponsorship and donation opportunities, please call 704-739-1019 or email kmhmdirector@outlook.com.

For more information, please visit our event page: https://www.kingsmountainmuseum.org/annual-fundraiser You can also call (704) 739-1019 or follow us on Facebook & Instagram

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The City of Kings Mountain will welcome Shafer, who, along with Greg “Eggman” Moore and Liz Luke, was a part of Magic 96.1 FM’s morning show “Shafer and The Eggman”, as Master of Ceremonies for The Voltage Brothers concert, Saturday, July 17, 2021.

Born in upstate New York, Shafer’s radio career has taken him to St. Louis, Tampa, Cleveland, New York, and Charlotte.

Having spent nearly 25 years in Charlotte radio, Shafer is no stranger to the music scene either. In 1996, he founded the popular group, The Band of Gold. Three years later The Band of Gold was headlining Kings Mountain’s very first BeachBlast Festival. The band continues to tour.

Shafer continues to work in radio serving as a volunteer DJ on WSGE 97.1 FM, Gaston College’s on campus radio station. He also serves

JIM SHAFER as Master of Ceremonies for the Carolina Beach Music Association Awards.

The Voltage Brothers concert is a part of the LIVE at Patriots Park Concert Series and Cruise-In hosted by the City of Kings Mountain. Jim Shafer will open the show at 6:00 pm. The Voltage Brothers will follow at 7:00 pm.

The Cruise-In will begin at 5:00 pm. Want to participate?

All makes and models are

welcome.

Food trucks, concessions, games, and beverages will be available as well.

For more information on the Concert Series or Cruise-In, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.Com. You may also visit their Facebook page at @cityofkmspecialevents.

Pop-up COVID vaccine clinics planned for Cleveland County Cleveland County Health Department has partnered with Star Med to host several free pop-up COVID vaccine clinics throughout the month of July and making access to the vaccine as convenient as possible for people in various areas of the county. The first clinic was held at Casar Ele-

mentary School on Saturday.

Future vaccination location information will be shared when that information becomes available.

“We are hopeful that bringing the vaccine to people rather than expecting them to come to us may help increase vaccine uptake in our

county,” said Deputy Health Director DeShay D. Oliver.

Both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines were offered and those interested are encouraged to register online at StarMed.care, or by phone at 980-445-9818. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Grover woman arrested for Trafficking Methamphetamine

■ OBITUARIES Catherine Joan Gore

Ralph Gary Sarvis KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Ralph Gary Sarvis, 88 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 3rd, 2021 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia, NC. Born in Gastonia, NC, he was the youngest child of the late Kelly Reid Sarvis and Arra Grice Sarvis. With the help of his wife Frances Sarvis, they raised three sons.

Gary was retired from the Gastonia Gazette where he rose from delivering newspapers on his bicycle as a teenager to the pressman who printed the newspaper.

He faithfully attended First Wesleyan Church in Kings Mountain, NC and was a loving father, brother, grandpa and friend.

He was preceded in death by a son, Darren Reid Sarvis; 2 brothers, Charles Sarvis and Buford Sarvis; and 3 sisters, Katherine Cole, Margaret Killian, and Jean Cox. The family would like express their warmest gratitude to those who helped care and protect Gary in his later years in life.

He is survived by 2 Sons: Dana Wayne Sarvis and wife Chris, La Quinta, CA and Adrian Dean Sarvis and wife Carrie, Garner, NC.; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 2:00 PM, Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC with Rev. Don Williams officiating.

Visitation was at 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home Internment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

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

Manuel Bell SHELBY, NC – Manuel Edward Bell, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at his home in Kings Mountain. Born in Cleveland County on October 9, 1934 he was the son of the late Jonas Edward Bell and wife Ethel Hullender Bell.

Manuel was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was an avid farmer and had quite the green thumb. He also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict as a flight mechanic on B-52’s and C-130’s He was a man that loved his whole family deeply, and his grandchildren were the highlight of his world.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.

Manuel is survived by his wife of 51 years Rosie Cook Bell of the home, Manuel Edward Bell Jr. (Tammy), Cheryl Thrift (Michael), Michael Bell (Amy), Deb Swayney (Buddy), Shelia Wilson, Belinda Mikkelson (Gary), Kim Conley (Jim) and Sandy Alne (Marty), one sister, Fern Crawford, a special grandson, Jonas Edward Bell; along with 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

A memorial service with full Military Honors were held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 9, 2021 with Rev. Jim Brackett and Rev. Pat Andrews officiating in the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory. The family welcomed friends to visit them at their home.

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

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Catherine Joan Gore,87, died Wednesday, July 7,2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Jett and Ada Seagrazes Burroughs. Catherine was a hard working woman who worked in the textile industry, at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain, and at CVS pharmacy. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Gore; son, Mark Harmon; brothers, Joe and Jack Burroughs; sisters, Myra Watterson, Mauline Burroughs, and Betty Burroughs Herndon. She is survived by her son, Norman Harmon; daughter, Lisa Harmon Ryals and husband Jerry of Texas; Seven grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 2pm, Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Mountain Rest Cemetery of Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.

Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation of Kings Mountain.

Online condolences can be made to: www.claybarnette.com

Jesus My King Church presents “Prepare the Way for The King Of Glory” Jesus My King Church presents Prepare the Way for the King of Glory.

Prophetic sessions with Sadhu Sundar Selvaraj on Friday, July 23 at 7pm, Saturday July 24 at 6pm and Sunday July 25 at 10am.

Visit stevenfrancis.org for free registration. Jesus My King Church is located at 409 Polkville Road Shelby, NC 28150. (704) 406-9090

ANGELA CHITWOOD

STEVEN NOAH

KM pair arrested on meth charges On June 11, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and CIT Division executed a search warrant at the residence of 2122 Vestibule Church Road in Kings Mountain.

During this search warrant Deputies located methamphetamine. Warrants were secured

on both Steven Craig Noah, 61, and Angela Chitwood, 49. Both were processed and placed into the Cleveland County Detention Center under a $2,000 secured bond Possession with intent to sell methamphetamine. Noah was also charged with maintaining a dwelling.

Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office releases June stats

By Loretta Cozart Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office had a busy June.

During the month, there were 5,837 calls for service, 200 arrests, 1,174 papers served including 422 criminal, 456 civil, and 296 subpoenas.

One hundred forty-eight incident reports were handled: 133 were criminal and 15 were non-criminal. Two-hundred and sixty-nine gun total permits were issued, and an additional 163 concealed carry permits issued.

Narcotics seized were 141,060 DU, Cocaine 8.16 g,

Marijuana 1,609.29 g, Meth 5870.77 g, and Heroine 2 g.

Inmates handled by the sheriff’s office were 263 males and 41 females.

Sheriff Alan Norman said, “We continue to aggressively investigate drug complaints which has led to an increase in drug seizures and arrests. This has led to a decrease in property and violent crimes. We will continue to work with our community partners and have a proactive approach on crime in an effort to keep Cleveland County a safe place to live.”

■ POLICE

ARREST JULY 5: Timothy Adam Doster, 29, 1111 Budway Drive, three orders for arrest, $1,500 secured bond.

INCIDENTS JULY 1: A resident of Clinton Street reported theft of coin currency from a vehicle.

JULY 2: A resident of Gastonia said his 2009 Ford Edge was taken from a parking lot on S. Battleground Avenue.

JULY 3: A resident of N. Battleground Avenue reported his 2020 Nissan was broken into and stolen was a .22 caliber handgun valued at $500.

JULY 5: Police reported that property at a construction site on Galilee Church Road was spray painted and a nail gun stolen.

WRECKS JUNE 30: Officer Carpenter cited Holly Herring Bridges, 1711 Northwoods Drive, with leaving the scene of an accident after she backed from a parking space on W. Gold Street into a 2015 Nissan operated by Shaquita Sanders, 612 Charles Street, Apt. 39. Property damage was estimated at $1,400.

JULY 1: Officer Butler cited Cynthia Robbins, McCo-

nnell’s, SC, operating a 2000 Pontiac, with reckless driving and failure to maintain lane control after her vehicle ran off the road and hit a City of Kings Mountain utility pole on US 74 Business. Cleveland County EMS transported the driver to Atrium Health Kings Mountain. Property damage was estimated at $3,500.

CITATIONS JULY 1: Jamie Bagwell, 38, 204 N. Goforth St., Apt. 2, no operator’s license.

JULY 2: Robert Pasecrell, 61, Bessemer City, revoked driver’s license.

JULY 2: Shane Barnes, 815 Bethlehem Road, Trailer 14, expired tag.

JULY 2: Alexis Carrigan, 30, 520 Harmon Court, parking in fire lane.

JULY 2: Endia Thompson, 24, 104 Galilee Church Road, speeding, no operator’s license.

JULY 2: Ronny Ledford Jr.., 47, 137 Wooding Place, no vehicle registration, no insurance.

JULY 2: Dustin Dalton, 33, 130 Green Meadows Drive, fictitious, borrowed tag, no operator’s license.

JULY 2: Bryan Abee, 34,

July 17th, 2021 - 5:00 pm Kings Mountain, North Carolina

O n June 28, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and BRANDY PARKER CIT Division executed a search warrant at the residence of 105 Salene Drive in Grover. During this search warrant, Deputies located approximately 30.74 grams of methamphetamine. Warrants were secured on Brandy Nicole Parker. Mrs. Parker, 33, was procced and placed into the Cleveland County Detention center.

The following morning Mrs. Parker made it to her first appearance and her bond was raised to $750,000.

“The Sheriff’s Office will continue to make drug investigations a high priority,” Sheriff Alan Norman said. “Statistics have shown for years that drug use leads to other crimes, in particular breaking and entering and larcenies, where users have to steal to fund their habit.”

“The violence associated with drug dealing is also a huge concern of mine, and those dealers who possess guns during drug transactions will be a very high priority.”

The Sheriff’s Office takes complaints of drug sales very seriously, Norman said, and requests that anyone with information on drug dealers in their neighborhood contact the Vice/Narcotics Division at 704-484-4987.

305 York Road, expired tag.

JULY 2: William Brakefield, 43, 643 Oak Grove Road, Trailer 14, no vehicle inspection.

JULY 3: Angela Chitwood, 40, 2123 Vestibule Church Road, expired tag, no new certificate of title.

JULY 3: Katherine Ruth Williams, 24, 115 Miranda Lane, Unit 4, expired tag.

JULY 3: Deshawn Frazier, 33, 17 Chesterfield Court, speeding.

JULY 3: Jack Lanier, 18, 108 Mill Creek Drive, speeding.

JULY 3: Alan Noel Jr., 27, Bessemer City, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

JULY 5: Gerald Jennings Jr., 29, 1713 Kings Row Drive, Apt. 103, speeding.

JULY 5: Timothy Adam Doster, 29, 1217 S. Battleground Avenue, Apt. 22, no s seat belt.

JULY 5: Robert Lee Tallent, 36, 410 Clinton Drive, fictitious tag, expired tag, no insurance, no registration, no new certificate of title.

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City announces road closures Heavy traffic heading to for Concert Series and Cruise-In Downtown Kings Mountain

The City of Kings Mountain Special Events Department will host a Concert Series and Cruise-In, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Several roads in the Downtown area will be impacted during the events.

Railroad Avenue, West Gold Street surrounding Patriots Park and a portion of West Mountain and South Cansler Streets will be closed beginning 2:00 pm, Saturday July 17, and remain closed or barricaded until 11:00 pm. Further information regarding road closures is listed below.

• Partial Barricade placement will begin at 8:00 am – some roads will

still be accessible during this time, but vehicles must be moved by 2:00 pm • Additional Barricade placement will begin at 2:00 pm • Roads closed at 2:00 pm and remain closed until 11:00 pm (ALL unauthorized vehicles will be towed after 2:00 pm) • Arrival time for Cruise-In participants will begin at 4:00 pm with the Cruise-In beginning at 5:00 pm-Concert will begin at 6:00 pm Participants in the Cruise-In and concert goers, must use travel from King Street to Cansler Street for access to Rail-

road Avenue, Mountain and Gold Streets Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling through Downtown Kings Mountain due to the increase in motor vehicles and pedestrians.

Please plan to travel different roads if you are impacted by this change.

For more information on the Cruise-In or Concert Series, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www.

KingsMountainEvents.

Com. You may also visit their Facebook page at @ cityofkmspecialevents.

Shuttle Service to be offered to Concert/ Cruise-In goers July 17th, 2021 Heavy traffic is expected in Downtown Kings Mountain, July 17, 2021 as the City of Kings Mountain hosts the third concert and Cruise-in of the summer at Patriots Park.

Roads impacted during the events will be Railroad Avenue, West Gold Street and a portion of West Mountain and South Cansler Streets. As a

result, the City is offering Shuttle Pick-Up and Drop-Off at the following locations: • First Baptist Church located at 605 West King Street, Kings Mountain • Patrick Senior Center located at 909 East Kings Street, Kings Mountain • Cherokee Street Parking-located at South Cherokee Street • Parkdale Mill-500 South Railroad Avenue Shuttle service will begin at 4:00 PM and end at 11:00 PM. The City urges patrons to use the shuttle services as parking will be scarce in the downtown.

Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling through Downtown Kings Mountain due to the increase in motor vehicles and pedestrians.

Please plan to travel different roads if you are impacted by road closures.

For more information on the Concert Series or Cruise-In, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www.

KingsMountainEvents.

Com. You may also visit their Facebook page at @ cityofkmspecialevents.

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OPINION

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

TODAY’S QUOTE:

It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.

–Eleanor Roosevelt

Pieces of Kings Mountain History

Wednesday this week marks the end of an era in Kings Mountain. On LORETTA July 14, after COZART 121 years of continued business and through its many incarnations, the bank that Kings Mountain built is closing its doors for good. The early bankers took pride in relationship banking and for being the hometown bank. Are those days gone? Last year, Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club closed, too. It seems that the importance of relationships in business matters less and less these days.

In an email from Wells Fargo on April 8, the bank announced it is closing the Kings Mountain branch on Wednesday, July 14. A follow-up email last week shared, “Wells Fargo will be closing our Kings Mountain Branch, located at 125 South Battleground Avenue, on July 14. Until then, our customers can use this branch and bank with us as they always have.

After that, they can visit us at our Gastonia Main branch and ATM, located approximately nine miles

away, at 110 East Franklin Boulevard. Other nearby branches and ATMs are located in Kings Mountain, Gastonia, Shelby, and Dallas.”

“This is not an easy decision or one that we take lightly. We continually evaluate our branch network, and adjust based on changing customer needs, market factors, and economic trends.

This process leads to both expansion and consolidations,” Josh Dunn of Corporate Communications shared.

“While branches continue to be important in serving our customers’ needs, we’re finding that customers increasingly use digital tools for transactions such as check deposits. As a result, more transactions are happening outside the branch.”

In an informal survey done on What’s Up Kings Mountain’s Facebook page, people shared their feelings about the branch closing. One contributor wrote about the need for local branches, “I am sad that they are closing. I think a lot of folks in KM need them. It is unfortunate they are closing the branch in KM; I am going to miss the convenience of the bank being so close

to where I live.”

Another responder shared, “We are very disappointed that our branch is closing. When we received the letter we made a phone call and made our complaint known. To their credit, Wells Fargo returned our call and listened to our complaint.

We have switched to mostly online banking but have still used our local branch. We will miss our local bankers, Britney and June.”

But others said that they already do most of their banking online, which is one justification for closing given by Wells Fargo. “I will continue to bank with them mostly because I haven’t stepped into the bank in years.

My paycheck is direct deposited and if I need to deposit a check, I do it on the mobile app,” she wrote.

“I’m a recruiter for large banks,” another wrote. “I was at 5/3 (Bank) for five years and we closed the branch there a few years ago. I am at another bank now and we are closing a significant (number) of branches. If people do all their business virtually, there isn’t a need for branches. That’s what’s happening.”

Looking Back

Another shared, “I have several clients that are switching to a local bank because they want to bank in town and need to make daily deposits. I haven’t heard any of them say they are staying with Wells Fargo. Most have already changed banks,” so some people do want a local option and to know their bankers.

From a practical standpoint, one of those who finds it difficult to make mobile deposits said, “It is extremely inconvenient this branch is closing as far as depositing cash and large checks that cannot be done by mobile deposit. I have decided to

open a small account at another local branch for these purposes and then transfer the funds online as necessary.”

A common comment addressed the challenge of moving to other banks, especially if you pay bills online. One contributor wrote, “Staying with them for now, but will be looking at other local banks.

(It’s) Just very difficult trying to redo all our online billing and automatic deposits.”

In January of 1900, Bank of Kings Mountain opened its doors as the first bank in Cleveland County. It received its national charter six months

later, on June 25, 1900.

By, the 1960s the bank had merged with First Union National Bank of Charlotte. On September 1, 2001, First Union National Bank and Wachovia merged to form Wells Fargo.

It is a sad day for the community. As Wells Fargo closes its doors on Wednesday afternoon, it marks the end of an era that lasted well over a century on Battleground Avenue in Kings Mountain.

Wells Fargo’s ATM will remain open at 1027 Shelby Rd, in the parking lot of Walmart Neighborhood Market.

Don’t give up your personal freedom You may create instability and insecurity for your personal life if you put Glenn Mollette others in Guest Editorial charge of your decisions.

The idea of a child or acquaintance “shouldering” your life’s concerns and finances might feel comforting. Having someone else pay your bills and oversee your welfare might feel like a relief. For many it ends up being the end of freedom and security.

You love your children, or that special niece or grandchild. You are so bonded to them. You may feel that adding their name to your checking or other financial accounts will increase your bond and the ongoing warm fuzzy relationship. Be very aware.

An acquaintance wanted her daughter to have the family home so bad that she went ahead and did all the legal work to assign the house to her daughter. Her daughter’s name was added to all her

savings and checking accounts. For the rest of her life this poor woman never had a life. From that point forward, her daughter made every decision about what “was” her mother’s money. She would even tear up any kind of credit or retail purchasing card that her mother tried to get with commentary such as, “You don’t need these.” The mother spent her remaining years hearing almost weekly from her daughter that she was going to “put her in a nursing home.”

Another acquaintance with a healthy savings account and beautiful house signed everything over to a nephew and gave him her power of attorney. He soon made the decision to put her in a nursing home telling her she would be better off. He now drives her car and spends out of her checking account. He has told her she will have to sell her house to cover the costs of her nursing home care.

Just recently, an elderly acquaintance said, “I have no cash. My son takes care of paying all my bills, groceries and more but I don’t have access to any

money.”

There is always the possibility that any of us could become physically or mentally disabled. Make your legal arrangements for when and if that happens.

Be wary about putting children or loved ones on your accounts now. Get with your attorney and draw up a document that says, “When, such disability happens or death happens then Mr. or Mrs. John Doe are to have ‘this’ or ‘that.’”

Of course, do what you want to do. Sometimes it works out. However, do you really need someone saying to you, “Now mom, now dad, do you really need to buy those shoes?”

Or, “Do you really need to take that trip?”

“Now mom, now dad, do you really need to be shopping at the mall?”

Hey friend, it’s your money. You and your spouse work it out and if you live alone, you and God can work it out. It can be wise to seek financial counsel from a professional. However, you can do this without giving up your personal freedom.

In the Aug. 31, 1951, edition of the Kings Mountain Herald, Kiwanians donate equipment to Kings Mountain Hospital. According to the caption, “Hospital Officials Receive Kiwanis Gift.” Shown above with the new oxygen air pressure lock given by the Kings Mountain Kiwanis Club to Kings Mountain Hospital are, left to right: Joe Dixon, Business Manager of Kings Mountain Hospital, Byron Keeter, past President of the Kings Mountain Civic Club, L.E. Abbott, President, and Robert Moser, Administrator, of Cleveland County hospitals.

Mr. Keeter, also a former Kiwanis Lieutenant-Governor, served as chairman of the recent Kiwanis Club horse show. Profits from the show made possible the gift to the hospital. The model in the machine is a doll.

Photo by B.S. Peeler, Jr. Carlisle Studio

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Folks bring lawn chairs and listen to the jam session on Thursday evenings.

Pickin' At The Park continues Thursday evenings downtown Thanks to the City of Kings Mountain and Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame, Thursday nights in Downtown Kings Mountain sound much sweeter this summer. The two have partnered to host Pickin’ At The Park, an acoustic jam session running every Thursday night at the Gazebo in Patriots Park. The music starts at 6:00 pm, so bring your lawn chair and

join the fun. All pickers are welcome if you want to participate.

Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain.

For more information on Pickin’ At The Park, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-7302101, or the Cleveland County Music Hall of Fame at 704-860-4068.

Pickers gather at the Gazebo in downtown Kings Mountain Thursday evenings at 6 pm, weather permitting.

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Pfizer and BioNTech provide update on booster program for Delta variant As part of Pfizer’s and BioNTech’s continued efforts to stay ahead of the virus causing COVID-19 and circulating mutations, the companies are providing an update on their comprehensive booster strategy.

Pfizer and BioNTech have seen encouraging data in the ongoing booster trial of a third dose of the current BNT162b2 vaccine.

Initial data from the study demonstrate that a booster dose given 6 months after the second dose has a consistent tolerability profile while eliciting high neutralization titers against the wild type and the Beta variant, which are 5 to

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10 times higher than after two primary doses.

The companies expect to publish more definitive data soon as well as in a peer-reviewed journal and plan to submit the data to the FDA, EMA and other regulatory authorities in the coming weeks. In addition, data from a recent Nature paper demonstrate that immune sera obtained shortly after dose 2 of the primary two dose series of BNT162b2 have strong neutralization titers against the Delta variant (B.1.617.2 lineage) in laboratory tests.

The companies anticipate that a third dose will boost those antibody titers even higher, similar to how the third dose performs for the Beta variant. Pfizer and BioNTech are conducting preclinical and clinical tests to confirm this hypothesis.

While Pfizer and BioNTech believe a third dose has the potential to preserve the highest levels of protective

efficacy against all currently known variants including Delta, the companies are remaining vigilant and are developing an updated version of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that targets the full spike protein of the Delta variant. The first batch of the mRNA for the trial has already been manufactured. The Companies anticipate the clinical studies to begin in August, subject to regulatory approvals.

As seen in real world data released from the Israel Ministry of Health, vaccine efficacy in preventing both infection and symptomatic disease has declined six months post-vaccination, although efficacy in preventing serious illnesses remains high. Additionally, during this period the Delta variant is becoming the dominant variant in Israel as well as many other countries. These findings are consistent with an ongoing analysis from the

Companies’ Phase 3 study.

That is why we have said, and we continue to believe that it 2 is likely, based on the totality of the data we have to date, that a third dose may be needed within 6 to 12 months after full vaccination. While protection against severe disease remained high across the full 6 months, a decline in efficacy against symptomatic disease over time and the continued emergence of variants are expected. Based on the totality of the data they have to date, Pfizer and BioNTech believe that a third dose may be beneficial to maintain the highest levels of protection.

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID19 Vaccine is authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in individuals 12 years of age and older.

Second positive rabies case in Clev. County On July 8, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a fox that tested positive for rabies. This is the second rabid animal identified in the county this year. The animal was found at Harris Creek Rd, Lawndale, NC. Any person bitten or exposed to potentially infectious saliva from this fox should contact their healthcare provider or the local health department for a rabies risk assessment. Contact the Cleveland County Health Department at 980-484-5320 or 980-484-5100.

Rabies is a fatal yet preventable disease if post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is administered. Rabies is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal or via contamination of open wounds or mucus membranes with potentially infectious material such as saliva.

Prevention of rabies is based on protection of susceptible animals and people and appropriate management of persons and animals exposed to rabies: • Vaccinate pets. In accordance with NC State Law, all dogs, cats, and ferrets must be kept currently vaccinated against rabies and must wear a rabies tag. Cats are the most commonly identified domestic animal with rabies.

• Control measures for pets exposed to rabies: If pets are exposed to rabies they should receive a booster dose of rabies vaccine if they are currently vaccinated at the time of exposure. If pets are not currently vaccinated against rabies when exposed, the animals will be euthanized or quarantined for six months in accordance with state law.

• Control measures for persons exposed to rabies:

Seek medical guidance from your healthcare provider or the local health department if you believe you have been exposed to rabies.

• Limit stray and feral animals. In the cities of Shelby, Kings Mountain, Boiling Springs, and Grover all dogs must be kept on a leash. Persons should not approach stray or feral dogs or cats. Feral cat colonies should be intensively monitored, and their location reported to Cleveland County Animal Control.

• Leave wildlife alone.

Raccoons and other wildlife serve as the reservoir for rabies in North Carolina.

Rabies occurs throughout North Carolina. Anyone that sees an animal demonstrating unusual behavior should call the Cleveland County Animal Control Department at 704481-9884.

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“Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit…” Matthew 5:3a I don’t think tudes, He went up most people on the mountain, would refuse a sat down, and blessing. As a began to teach matter of fact, we the basic princifeel good when ples of the Kingsomeone says to dom of God. The us, “Bless you!” people needed When someone to hear a fresh Pastor says this, we word from God. Ron Caulder know they desire They, like many Eastside Baptist the best for us. today, were hunWell, when gry for something Jesus communicates this to which would bring life and us, we, too, know that He meaning to their searching desires the best for us. In hearts. the 5th chapter of Matthew, So, Jesus begins we read what is commonly “Blessed are the poor in referred to as “The Beat- spirit: for theirs is the kingitudes” which was the be- dom of heaven.” While ginning of Jesus’ Sermon this sounds nice it is a bit on the Mount as He began strange, don’t you think?

His earthly ministry.

The poor in spirit inherMatthew tells us that iting heaven? This seems when Jesus saw the multi- to contradict the way most

people think. Conventional wisdom of our day would say that the way up, is up.

Conventional wisdom navigates its way to the top through conquest—being on the cutting edge for upward mobility. Biblical wisdom, however, turns conventional wisdom on its head. What a radical concept? To think that someone who is poor in spirit is blessed!

The word “blessed” here could be interchanged with the word “happy.” Jesus is saying that being poor in spirit will make us happy.

So, the question is…what does it mean to be “poor in spirit?” The Greek word used here for “poor” means “absolute poverty or to be completely destitute.” To

be “poor in spirit” is the realization that without God I have nothing and am nothing. The person who is “poor in spirit” realizes that his or her entire soul and life is dependent upon God. The acknowledgement of one’s impoverishment opens the way for the reception of God’s blessings. It is only as a person sees his/her own ‘nothingness’ that God can give out of His fulness! So, permit me to paraphrase what Jesus is saying in Matthew 5:3: “Blessed or happy is the person who has realized his/her own utter helplessness before God and has put his/her whole trust in God. This is the kind of person to whom the Kingdom belongs.”

Without Christ we are nothing. Jesus reminds of this in John 15:5 “without Me, you can do nothing.”

We must come before God with empty hand and a humble heart, if we want to know His blessing and to know true happiness.

So, let us come to Him on “empty” so that He might fill us with His Spirit. God created us this way. If we desire to be in a relationship with Him, He must be the guiding force in our lives!

If you feel exhausted and running on empty, this is a real blessing because you are at a point where He can come and fill your life with the miracle of His grace and love. It is this attitude of poverty of spirit

which brings each of us to the place where we can receive the kingdom of God in our lives!

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we come to You realizing we are nothing without You. We need for You to fill our empty hearts with Your Spirit. We invite Christ into our lives as our living Lord. May we be like the psalmist who wrote long ago “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” In Him we have everything we need including a Savior who saves us from our sins and gives us eternal life as we confess our sins to Him and receive Him as our Redeeming Lord. Amen

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

El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El Bethel Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Compact School Road 704-739-4516

New Way Missionary Baptist Church 105 Waco Road 704-724-0414

Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 220 N. Watterson Street 704-739-8354

Oak Grove Baptist Church 1022 Oak Grove Road 704-739-4833

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

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

Oak View Baptist Church 1517 York Road 704-739-7831 Pathway Baptist Church 3100 Parkdale Circle 704-734-0852 Patterson Grove Baptist Church 301 Oak Grove Road 704-739-5826 Penley’s Chapel Church 1805 N Piedmont Ave 704-524-4139 Peoples Baptist Church 1010 Groves Street 704-739-0398

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Resurrection Lutheran Church 600 Crescent Circle 704-739-5580

Advent Lutheran Church, NALC Member 230 Oak Grove Rd. 704-750-0171

Royal Praise Ministries 2055 Shelby Rd.

Anew Beginning Baptist Church 415 Dixon School Rd. 704-473-1372

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

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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 Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road 704-739-3773 Cornerstone Independent Baptist 107 Range Road 704-737-0477

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The restoration budget for the George Washington Cornwell House is estimated to be around $40,000.

Photo by January Costa

Kings Mountain Historical Museum announces

Ronald Hamrick says this photo was taken during Halloween at Park Yarn Mill, where the Hounds Drive-In is now located. Pictured left to right are the Winding Room Mechanics: Jeff Bolton, Ronald Hamrick (in mask), Randy Harrison, and Bill Hovis.

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George Washington Woman’s club thanks Cornwell House Preservation Project community for support

By Loretta Cozart

By January Costa Director and Curator

The Kings Mountain Historical Museum needs your help! We are currently working on the museum grounds with several Eagle Scout Projects to make the museum grounds a place for events and an educational space as well for the community and state. We are working on the restoration plan for the George Washington Cornwell House, but it comes at a cost that amounts to around $40,000.

You might ask why this is important to the preservation of Kings Mountain history.

George Washington Cornwell and his wife, Frances Lou (Lucinda) Smith, purchased the lot at 106 King Street in Kings Mountain, NC in April 1876. They had just married and moved to the newly incorporated city of Kings Mountain. George and Lu-

cinda built this house on their lot and raised seven children in it.

George and his brother, William (who lived next door) were wagon makers.

It is believed their shop was between their homes.

Lucinda, a devoted Baptist, was a founding member of Kings Mountain Baptist Church (located next to the museum), which started in 1890. The original building was a wooden structure, though Lucinda lived to see the current building built in 1919.

In 1910, George and Lucinda sold part of their lot to their oldest son, Clarence. This house was placed on logs and rolled to the far side of the lot, so Clarence had space to build a new, fashionable house. When this move happened, the kitchen and back porch were detached from the house.

The house was moved again in 2005 to its current

location on the museum grounds, when Central United Methodist Church donated the structure to the Museum after purchasing the land.

The Kings Mountain Historical Museum is a small non-profit and the only FREE museum to visit in Cleveland County, NC. We need the support of our community to help preserve such an important piece of our history. Can you help us preserve this building and the history associated with it to educate future generations?

The museum has set up a GoFundMe account at https://gofund.me/f7666756 for donations.

Donations can also be made online through the website PayPal link, by calling, or by mailing a check to the museum at: Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 East Main Street, PO Box 552, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

NPS selects KM Gateway Trail for project assistance The National Park Service (NPS) Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) announced the selection of Kings Mountain Gateway Trail to receive expert consultation from the NPS. Shirley Brutko, Executive Director of the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is very excited to be able to work with the NPS along with the trail committee and other area community members!

Originally started in 1992 and opening in 2009 with the assistance of the NPS, the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail features over 7.5 miles of hiking and biking trails. Now, Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, Inc., the local non-profit that operates the trail, seeks to expand the trail system onwards to Crowders Mountain State Park in North Carolina and to Kings Mountain State and National Military parks in South Carolina. The project goal is to develop a community supported feasibility study that outlines alternative trail routes to reach the parks and fill in the “gap.” The study will indicate the best route to move forward with to begin the trail planning process and provide 30+ miles of regional trails.

RTCA supports community-led natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the nation. RTCA’s national network of conservation and recreation planning professional partner with community groups, nonprofits, tribes and state, and local govern-

The GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman's Club thanks the community for shopping at their Indoor Yard Sale last Saturday.

“The yard sale was a great success and will help us on our way to supporting the 2022 winner of the Sallie Southall Cotten scholarship. We appreciate the continued support of our community,” said Immediate Past President Anne Gamble.

The GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman's Club at 108 East Mountain Street Kings

(Ed. Note: The recipes in today’s Cooking Corner are from “Star Spangled Recipes” published by members of the American Legion Auxiliary of North Carolina.)

CHILI FOR HOT DOGS Sharron Gibson 1 lb. ground beef 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion ¼ cup tomato ketchup 1 cup water 1 tsp. chili powder Salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients. Cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve over hot dogs.

ROAST BEEF Laura Snell 3 lbs. roast beef 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix Salt and pepper to taste.

1 can cream of mushroom soup. ¼ soup can water Top beef roast with soups, water, salt and pepper.

Cook at 400 degrees until

Scenes at KM Gateway Trail (Photos by Shirley Brutko)

Mountain will have its next General Club meeting on Monday, August 23 at 6 pm.

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done.

EASY BBQ CHICKEN Mildred Essick 1 chicken cut up.

1 cup Cocoa Cola 1 cup ketchup Salt and pepper to taste Combine ketchup Coca Cola, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 ½ hours.

BLUEBERRY POUND CAKE Estelle Stanley 1 box yellow cake mix 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature.

3 eggs 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen Mix all ingredients together with mixer. Grease and flour Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

VANILLA BUTTERNUT POUND CAKE Hilda Pope 2 sticks margarine 5 eggs 1 small can milk, add water to make 1 cup. ¼ tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. vanilla butternut flavoring 3 cups sugar ½ cup Crisco 3 cups plain flour Cream shortening, sugar and salt. Add eggs one at a time. Add flour and milk alternately ending with flour. Fold in flavoring, by hand. Bake in tube pan for 1 hour 45 minutes at 325 degrees. Start in cold oven, do not open oven door.

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Fireworks from Red, White & Boom!

Red, White, and Boom! was held on July 3 to celebrate our nation’s Independence. The finale brought excitement and did not disappoint. Photo by Angela Padgett

Katelyn Wright captured this photo of the fireworks at just the right moment.

Photo by Katelyn Wright The crowd enjoys the laser lightshow during Red, White, and Boom! on July 3.

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Gas prices are higher this summer; KNOLL America Inc. to build still ways to save on fuel costs headquarters in Gaston County

The US Energy Information Administration expects gasoline prices to be higher this summer, but there are ways to lower your actual out of pocket expenses, if you plan ahead.

The EIA reports, “The retail price of regular-grade gasoline in the United States will average $2.78 per gallon during summer 2021, which is more than last summer’s average of $2.07/gal. Last summer had the lowest average summer retail price in nominal terms since 2004 because wide-reaching COVID-19 impacts significantly reduced gasoline and other oil consumption, which caused a drop in crude oil prices”.

“EIA forecasts gasoline prices to be higher this summer compared with last summer because as COVID-19 impacts continue to subside with improved mitigation and vaccination efforts, vehicle miles traveled will increase, resulting in more gasoline demand. The forecast assumes overall economic activity, both in the United States and around the world, will be significantly higher this summer compared with last summer,” they predict.

“The rise in economic

activity drives our forecast of rising global oil consumption, and it contributes to significantly higher Brent crude oil prices this summer compared with last summer. We expect Brent will average $64 per barrel (b) this summer, which would be $28/b higher than last summer. In addition, we forecast that gasoline refining margins (the difference between the price of wholesale gasoline and Brent crude oil) will average 45 cents/gal from April through September, which is higher than last summer’s average of 36 cents/ gal and the highest summer average since 2017.”

Even with rising prices, consumers can lower their cost at the pump by planning ahead. Nationally, there are quite a few apps that help you keep your fuel costs as low as possible. Those include, but are

not limited to: • AAA TripTik • GetUpside • GasBuddy • Gas Guru • Travel Planner • MapQuest • Waze AAA TripTik is a paid membership to the American Automobile Association and has additional membership perks. But other apps like GetUpside, don’t charge a fee.

However, you’ll pay the full amount for gasoline and then get your discount through their app in the form of gift cards or via PayPal. Fees may apply.

If you plan ahead, it is possible to stave-off those ever rising gas prices. Depending upon how much you fill-up, or how many members of your family use the account, your annual saving can be substantial.

The Gaston County Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce that KNOLL America, Inc. has agreed to purchase approximately 12 acres within the Apple Creek Corporate Center and will construct a 60,000 square foot headquarters operation and production facility.

The new facility will also include a state-of-the-art training area, showroom, warehouse and distribution center.

KNOLL America plans an initial investment of more than $7.89 million and intends to create approximately 31 new jobs at this location.

“We are excited to have another global manufacturer choose North Carolina for its headquarters,” said North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.

“This decision affirms our state’s reputation of having a strong manufacturing workforce and great quality of life.”

KNOLL America is the U.S. subsidiary for German-based KNOLL Maschinenbau GmbH. Founded by Walter Knoll in 1970, the company is family-owned and operated by second generation Matthias and Jürgen Knoll and globally employs more than 1,200 people.

KNOLL engineers, manufactures, and distributes premier conveying, filter-systems and pumps for chips and cooling lubricants used in the metal processing industry.

Their flexible assembly and transport systems complete the KNOLL product portfolio.

KNOLL serves customers of all sizes from OEMs to end users

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“We felt immediately very welcomed. Gaston County provides an excellent manufacturing environment for our needs.

The close proximity to major interstates and airport allows us to service most customers within a day. We can engage with Gaston College in developing young skilled talent for our operation and support their apprenticeship program. The

small-town community feeling is like the area where our Germany Headquarters is located,” said Lothar Burger, CEO of KNOLL America. “This investment is made possible because our owners Matthias and Juergen Knoll believe in our local team and the strength of the North American market.

This venture is part of their international initiative within the KNOLL Group.”

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KMHS football will be streamed

TRACK TROPHY WINNERS – Front row Alexis Jackson, Big South Field MVP and all-conference in high jump and triple jump. Back left to right, Thalia Kushman, 1600m and 4x800; Parker Wilson, 4x800, Neveah Brown, track MVP, All-Conference in 4x100; Nyardin Phillips 4x100, Janiya Hunt, 4x100 and Taylor Smith, Coach’s Award. Not pictured Bailey Ledford, pole vault; Rayna Brown, pole vault; Divinity Ervin 3200m and 4x800, Ashley Gural 4x800, Leilani Clark 4x100, Jailen Moore shot put.

MORE TROPHY WINNERS– Left to right, Dwayne Black, 100, 4x100 and 4x200; Jaden Fields, 4x100, 4x200 and Coach’s Award; Titus Phillips, Big South and West Regional Field MVP, State Champion in the long jump and All-Conference in long jump, triple jump and high jump; Marcus Odums, Team MVP field and All-Conference in long jump and triple jump; Jaylen Mims, Big Souith MVP in track and All-Conference in 100m, 200m, 4x100 and 4x200m; Jeramie Thurman team MVP track and All-Conference in 4x100 and 4x200m. Not pictured, Dillon Messenger, pole vault, and Ethan Capps, pole vault; Dameon Wilson discus, and Andrea Willis 110 high hurdles and 300m hurdles.

Touchdown Club golf tournament set for August 13 at KMCC

Kings Mountain High golfer Cooper Putnam is pictured with his Big South All-Conference award and KMHS Most Valuable Golfer award he received recently. Putnam finished third in the conference with an 18-hole stroke average of 77 for the season, which was the lowest on the KM team.

The 14th annual Kings Mountain Touchdown Club golf tournament will be held Friday, August 13 at Kings Mountain Country Club.

It is a four-person Captain’s Choice and is limited to the first 30 registered teams.

There is a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.

Entry fee is $70 per player and includes one mulligan per player, one red tee per player and one string per team on hole 15.

There will be prizes for closest to the pin on all four par 3 holes; and longest drive for men, women and seniors on #2. The tournament will be

flighted at the end with first place prizes in each flight.

Entry forms and checks should be made out to KM Touchdown Club and mailed to PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 by July 31.

Sponsorships are also available for individuals, businesses and industry. A diamond sponsorship is $1,000, platinum $500, gold $250 and silver $100. Make checks payable to KM Touchdown Club and mail to the above address.

There will also be an online raffle. Details will be available soon.

Kings Mountain High School and the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club will continue to stream games this upcoming football season.

The streaming began last year due to limited COVID attendance and was a huge success for people who could not watch the game because of health, age, etc.

David Brinkley, president of the Touchdown Club, noted that the first several games were a test and after purchasing a new camera the quality was substantially better the rest of the year.

“Overall, we had tremendous success in households watching the games,” he said. “We had upwards of 1,000 households watching every Friday night. With that success, our sponsors had broad exposure to advertise their business along with our supporters who also participated financially in this endeavor.”

Because the streaming reached so many people, especially those who are unable to personally attend games, Brinkley said the KMTD decided to continue the streaming this season and is asking for sponsors.

Sponsorships for individuals and businesses are as follows: Title sponsor - $2,000 (two available), includes all packages listed below.

Bug sponsor - $500 (no limit on availability), includes electronic logo display on a 15-second rotation.

Coaches show - $1,000 (5 available) includes Bug, Tuesday night interviews after the previous game with Coach Lloyd and players.

Pregame show - $1,000 (five available) includes Bug, Pregame interviews with Coach Lloyd.

Halftime show - $1,000 (one available) includes Bug, recap of the first half and coverage of special events.

Scoreboard - $1,000 (one available) includes Bug, local games scores updated during the KM game.

Players of the Game - $2,500 (one available), includes Bug, local games scores, updated during KM game (offensive, defensive and special teams player of the game).

Donations – Donate based on ticket prices. Example: tickets are $7 x 3 fans = $21 x 7 games = $147.

Make your tax deductible checks payble to KMTD, PO Box 2017, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Payment is due before August 1.

All of the money raised will be used for KMHS athletics. For more information call David Brinkley at 704739-4689.

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Schedule for tryouts at KM Middle School Here is the schedule for tryouts for Kings Mountain Middle School sports for the fall 2021 season.

In order to participate, you must have an up to date physical.

Golf – Tryouts Augsut 25-27 at 3:30 p.m. at Kings Mountain County Club.

Softball – Tryouts August 23-25 from 3-5 p.m.

Boys soccer – Workouts August 16-20 from 3-4:30 p.m. Tryouts August 23-25 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Football mini camp – August 2-5. First official practice is August 9.

Cross country – Tryouts/practice August 30 from 3-4:15 p.m.

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Jake Early in 1943 All-Star Baseball Game

By Hayne Neisler This week major league baseball holds its annual All Star game featuring the biggest stars of the game. In 1943, Kings Mountain native, Jake Early, was selected and started at catcher for the American League squad at the annual classic played at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Early, representing the Washington Senators, played the entire game and scored a run in the second inning working a walk off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mort Cooper and later

scoring on a three run homerun from Boston Red Sox second baseman Bobby Doerr.

Before the game Early in a radio interview credited famous New York Yankee catcher and future Hall of Famer, Bill Dickey, for helping improve his catching skills.

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over-the-month unemployment rate decreases (-0.5 percentage point each), followed by Connecticut, Hawaii, New York, and South Carolina (-0.4 point each).

Ohio had the only rate increase in May (+0.3 percentage point). Twenty-eight states had jobless rates that were not notably different from those of a month earlier, though some had changes that were at least as large numerically as the significant changes.

The largest unemployment rate decrease from May 2020 occurred in Nevada (-16.7 percentage points).

The next largest decreases were in Michigan (-15.8 percentage points), Hawaii (-13.8 points), and New Hampshire (-10.9 points).

The smallest over-the-year jobless rate decreases occurred in the District of Columbia (-1.7 percentage points) and New Mexico (-2.0 points). (See table C.) Nonfarm Payroll Employment: Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 14 states, decreased in 1 state, and was essentially unchanged in 35 states and the District of Columbia in May 2021. The largest job gains occurred in California (+104,500), Florida (+39,900), and Texas (+34,400). The largest percentage increases occurred in New Mexico (+1.1 percent), Nevada (+0.8 percent), and Hawaii (+0.7 percent).

Employment decreased in Wyoming (-3,800, or -1.4 percent). (See tables D and 3.)

Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in all states and the District of Columbia. The largest job increases occurred in California (+1,220,200), New York (+882,500), and Texas (+804,200). The largest percentage increases occurred in Nevada (+19.2 percent), Michigan (+16.8 percent), and Rhode Island (+13.0 percent).

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Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 14 states, decreased in one state, and was essentially unchanged in 35 states and the District of Columbia in May 2021. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in all states and the District.

This news release presents statistics from two monthly programs. The civilian labor force and unemployment data are modeled based largely on a survey of households. These data pertain to individuals by where they reside. The employment data are from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and earnings by industry.

These data pertain to jobs on payrolls defined by where the establishments are located.

Unemployment: Hawaii had the highest unemployment rate in May, 8.1 percent. The next highest rates were in New Mexico, 8.0 percent, and California, 7.9 percent. New Hampshire had the lowest jobless rate, 2.5 percent, closely followed

by Nebraska and Vermont, 2.6 percent each. In total, 27 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. figure of 5.8 percent, 12 states and the District of Columbia had higher rates, and 11 states had rates that were not appreciably different from that of the nation. North Carolina had a 4.8% unemployment rate and South Carolina’s was 4.6%.

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Governor Cooper establishes nation's first Office of Digital Equity and Literacy On July 1, Governor Roy Cooper announced the creation of a new Office of Digital Equity and Literacy, a first for North Carolina and the first in the nation. The office is part of the newly created Division of Broadband and Digital Equity within the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT), elevating

Gov. Cooper's priority to close the digital divide in North Carolina.

"The pandemic showed us more than ever the importance of digital equity in North Carolina," said Gov. Cooper.

"Creating the Office of Digital Equity and Literacy will enable us to accelerate the critical work of bringing all North Car-

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 21st day of June, 2021 as Administratrix of the Estate of WILLIAM WHISNANT; AKA, WILLIAM ALEXANDER WHISNANT, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Betsy Beason, Administratrix on or before the 7th day of October, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 7th day of July, 2021.

Betsy Beason, Administratrix Estate of: William Whisnant; AKA: William Alexander Whisnant 400 Christopher Road Shelby, NC 28152 KMH (7/07, 14, 21 & 28/2021)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 28th day of June, 2021 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of FAILA ELEANORA ALLEN, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Donna L. Dyer, Administratrix CTA on or before the 7th day of October, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 7th day of July, 2021.

Donna L. Dyer, Administratrix CTA Estate of: Faila Eleanora Allen 1522 Imperial Dr Durham, NC 27712 KMH (7/07, 14, 21 & 28/2021)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 15th day of June, 2021 as Executor of the Estate of MARGARET WACASTER BALDREE; AKA, MARGARET W. BALDREE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Josephus Daniel Baldree II, Executor on or before the 30th day of September, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 30th day of June, 2021.

Josephus Daniel Baldree II, Executor Estate of: Margaret Wacaster Baldree: AKA, Margaret W. Baldree 11110 Bladworth Court Charlotte, NC 28277 KMH (6/30, 7/07, 14 & 21/2021)

olinians up to speed with the digital society so they can live more equitable, prosperous, educated and healthier lives."

NCDIT Secretary Jim Weaver has named Nate Denny as the new Deputy Secretary of Broadband and Digital Equity.

Denny previously served as NCDIT's chief of staff.

Jeremy Collins, who served as director of the NC High Speed initiative in Gov. Cooper's Hometown Strong office, will lead the Office of

Digital Equity and Literacy.

The office will execute Gov. Cooper's plan to expand digital literacy offerings and partnerships across North Carolina, as well as lead the Digital Equity and Inclusion Collaborative and promote the NC Digital Inclusion Playbook for local municipalities.

Jeff Sural, director of the Broadband Infrastructure Office (BIO), will lead an expanded effort to create transformational infrastructure

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 7th day of June, 2021 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate of CHRISTOPHER EUGENE BEAVER, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Kirstin Kaila Kale, Administratrix CTA on or before the 14th day of October, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 14th day of July, 2021.

Kirstin Kaila Kale, Administratrix CTA Estate of: Christopher Eugene Beaver 1526 Malden Ct. Crouse, NC 28033

investments in counties across the state through a variety of grant programs and other efforts. In the past few years, the BIO team has leveraged state and federal funds to expand access to high-speed internet.

Through the GREAT grant program, North Carolina has invested $56 million to bring broadband access to 28,000 households. In addition, BIO has leveraged more than $237 million in federal funds to expand access. The BIO team also responded to the COVID19 pandemic by participating in efforts to close the homework gap in North Carolina and connect students to broadband through the NC Student Connect partnership.

"Jeff and his team have worked tirelessly to move the needle on their goal of ensuring that every North Carolinian has affordable access to broadband service," said Jim Weaver, Secretary of NCDIT and State Chief Information Officer. "Combining these resources will elevate our work and achieve Gov. Cooper's goal to fully close digital equity gaps in North Carolina."

"North Carolina is once again showing the nation its leadership in the broadband and digital equity space. From the eNC Authority to the Broadband Infrastructure Office’s excellent work including

managing the GREAT grant program – the new Office of Digital Equity and Literacy builds on a history of sustained, bold leadership," said Amy Huffman, policy director for the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. "I'm thrilled that my home state continues to push the envelope of what’s possible, will be the first in the nation with an Office of Digital Equity and Literacy and that Governor Cooper is elevating the issue of digital equity to the level of importance it deserves."

On May 19, Gov. Cooper announced his plan to invest $1.2 billion in American Recovery Plan funds to close the digital divide in North Carolina by 2025. NCDIT's expanded Broadband and Digital Equity division will be charged with executing the governor's plan, including spending $165 million on efforts to achieve digital equity and literacy for all North Carolinians.

The plan will connect 98 percent of North Carolina households to high-speed internet infrastructure, support 80 percent of North Carolina households' subscriptions to affordable broadband service and allow 100 percent of households with children to subscribe, permanently closing the homework gap in North Carolina.

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 30th of June, 2021 as Executor of the Estate of DAVID EDGAR ELLIS, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Phillip J. Snyder, Jr., Executor on or before the 7th day of October, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 7th day of July, 2021.

Phillip J. Snyder, Jr, Executor Estate of: David Edgar Ellis 618 Carters Ridge Rd Spruce Pine, NC 28777 KMH (7/07, 14, 21 & 28/2021

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 28th day of June, 2021 as Administratrix of the Estate of ELIZABETH S. WILLIS, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Adrienne W. Dawkins, Administratrix on or before the 7th day of October, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 7th day of July, 2021.

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Having qualified on 21st day of April, 2021 as Executor of the Estate of VENITA HOWELL; AKA, VENITA MARIE HOWELL, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Roger Howell, Executor on or before the 26th day of September, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 22nd day of June, 2021 as Executor of the Estate of ELIZABETH COLEEN ELLIS KISER; AKA, ELIZABETH ELLIS KISER, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Danny K. Kiser, Executor on or before the 30th day of September, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 23rd day of June, 2021.

This the 30th day of June, 2021.

Roger Howell, Executor Estate of: Venita Howell; AKA, Venita Marie Howell 264 Cedar Lake Farm Road Cherryville, NC 28021

Danny K. Kiser, Executor Estate of: Elizabeth Coleen Ellis Kiser: AKA, Elizabeth Ellis Kiser 211 El Bethel Church Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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Having qualified on 22th day of June, 2021 as Executor of the Estate of MARY JANE SEAGLE, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Sammy Seagle, Executor on or before the 30th day of September, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 2nd of July, 2021 as Executor of the Estate of JOHNNY MARSHALL BRADLEY, deceased, of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Mickey R. Bradley, Executor on or before the 14th day of October, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 30th day of June, 2021.

This the 14th day of July, 2021.

Sammy Seagle, Executor Estate of: Mary Jane Seagle 2118 Curt Ledford Road Lawndale, NC 28090

Mickey R. Bradley, Executor Estate of: Johnny Marshall Bradley 1770 Melrose Dr. Shelby, NC 28152

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Stella N. Putnam, Applicant has requested an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Kings Mountain regarding the following: Rezone property located in the City of Kings Mountain currently owned by Neisler Brothers, Inc. and being located at approximately 1119 South Battleground Avenue. Property being further known as Parcel Number 12841 and consisting of 8.93 acres more or less, from R-10 (Residential) to L-I (Light Industrial) – Case No. Z-18-5-21.

The public hearing will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 W. Gold Street, Kings Mountain, North Carolina on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Opportunity for public input will be offered during the public hearing portion of the meeting. A copy of the application may be obtained by contacting the City of Kings Mountain Community Planning Department at 704-734-4595.

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How to care for perennials Perennials can add color and vibrancy to any garden. One of the more desirable components of perennials is that they come back year after year, meaning homeowners do not have to invest in a gardenful of new flowers every year. That can add up to considerable savings. Perennials often form the foundation of beautiful gardens.

Annuals only grow for one season, produce seeds and then die. However, perennials die back to the ground every autumn and their roots survive the winter. So the plants reemerge in the spring, according to The Farmer’s Almanac. Some perennials are short-lived, meaning they will come back a few consecutive years; others will last for decades.

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texture and water-holding ability.

When including perennials in the garden, make sure you wait for the right time to plant them.

The ideal time is during the spring or fall. Perennials come as container-grown perennials, which already have been established in the soil. Bare-root perennials are just roots that are often packed in peat moss. In order to plant bareroot perennials, soak the roots in water for several minutes before gently planting in the ground, indicates the how-to resource Tip Bulletin.

Perennials should be watered deeply, especially during the first growing season. However, the soil should never be overly dry or wet. Most perennials do not need to be fertilized heavily. A single application in the spring typically is all that’s needed.

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clude deadheading spent flowers so that plants can use their energy on seed production and reblooming. Perennials should be divided when they grow large, every three to four years when the plants are not in bloom. Perennials produce fewer flowers or may look sickly when the time has passed to divide them. Early spring often is a good time to divide perennials, advises The Farmer’s Almanac.

A thick layer of mulch can help perennials to overwinter successfully. Perennials planted in containers will need to be transplanted into the garden before it gets cold because most containers cannot thoroughly insulate perennial roots.

Apart from these strategies, perennials pretty much take care of themselves. As long as sunlight requirements match plant needs, the perennials should thrive.

A day spent working in the yard is an ideal way to pass the time on summer afternoons. A pristine landscape can add value to a property and instill pride in homeowners who put a lot of thought and effort into their lawns and gardens.

A sun-soaked day can make it easy to overlook potential threats when working in a lawn or garden. But safety precautions are of the utmost necessity when working in the yard, where the risk for serious injury is considerable. For example, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that, in 2016, more than 90,000 patients, including nearly 5,000 children, were treated in hospital emergency rooms for lawn mower-related injuries.

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• Know your terrain before mowing. Knowing the terrain in your own yard can reduce the risk for accident or injury. This can be especially important when mowing the lawn with a riding mower.

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recommendations regarding inclines to reduce tip-over accidents that can pin riders beneath the mower. Study hilly areas of the yard prior to mowing so you know which areas are safe to mow with a riding mower and which areas are best mowed with

a walk-behind mower. For greater control when using a walk-behind mower on an incline, mow parallel to the slope.

• Apply and reapply sunscreen. Sunburns may not require trips to the emergency room, but they can still be serious. In fact, the Skin Cancer Foundation notes that sunburn is a leading cause in the majority of cases of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The SCF recommends applying sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside to allow the sunscreen to bond to your skin. Reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, and more often if you’re sweating excessively. The SCF recommends broad spectrum sunscreens, which protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays.

Though a product with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 is acceptable when walking the dog or driving to work, the SCF advises using a product with an SPF of 30 or higher when engaging in extended outdoor activities like gardening or mowing.

• Employ the buddy system. Use the buddy system when pruning tall trees or performing any tasks that require a ladder. The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania reports that more than 164,000 people are injured each year falling off a ladder. Ask a significant other or neighbor to hold the ladder in place while you climb up to reduce your risk of falling.

If cutting large branches, cut them piecemeal to reduce the risk of being injured by heavy falling branches.

• Inspect the property for insect hives. The OIP notes

that the most common insect stings come from bees, wasps and hornets. Homeowners who are not careful can inadvertently come across hives when doing spring cleanup, making them vulnerable to bites and stings. That can be very dangerous for anyone, and especially so for people with a history of allergic reactions to insect bites or stings.

Inspect areas where you’ll be working to make sure insects haven’t put down roots in your property. If you discover any hives and are hesitant to remove them on your own, contact a local landscaping firm.

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First Staffing is hosting a job fair Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from 9 am to 2pm at Milliken’s Golden Valley location at 2080 Hwy 226 Bostic, NC. Starting pay $14.00/hr Call 828-2458787 for more details. (828) 245-8787 dana@1firststaffing.com FULL TIME EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL MECHANIC ASE Certified A Plus. Apply In Person at 1900 Elizabeth Ave., Shelby NC WANTED: UTILITY PERSON. To help landlord with the duties of Housing. Truck and tools needed. (704) 418-6116 POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT COUNTRY INN SHELBY. Positions open for Housekeepers and Laundry attendants. First shift positions only. Competitive salary and family oriented work environment. Apply in person at Country Inn & Suites, 2001-A East Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC. HELP WANTED FULL-TIME DELIVERY DRIVER. Farmers HOME Furniture – Forest City, NC. In need of a full-time delivery driver. This position includes loading and unloading of merchandise off a truck.

Assembling merchandise.

Assisting customers in loading merchandise. Delivering merchandise into customers homes. Warehouse maintenance. Must be 21 years old, have a valid drivers license, and be able to lift and maneuver heavy furniture. Farmers HOME Furniture is an employee owned company based out of Dublin, GA with over 250 stores across the southeast! Needs: Full-Time – 40 Hours A Week With Benefits Valid Drivers License With A Clean Driving Record. (CDL NOT REQUIRED) Must Be 21 Years Old. Contact: Mary Terry Store Manager – 828247-6595. 226 West Main St, Forest City, NC 28043. Applications can be submitted online at www.farmershomefurniture.com or at www.indeed. com POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT HAMPTON SHELBY. Positions open for Housekeepers and Breakfast attendants.

First shift positions only. Competitive salary and family oriented work environment. Apply in person at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2001-B East Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC. ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for all shifts. Full/parttime hours available. Group homes are 6 beds or less.

CNA/Nursing assistant jobs available but not required. No exp. necessary, all trainings included. Also hiring for Agency QP. Please apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby.

FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 NOW HIRING Roofing Laborer. Call 704-477-0516.

2 FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat. July 17th, 2021 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 114 Cheyenne Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 YARD SALE Every 3rd Saturday. This month, Sat., July 17th, 7:30 am-12 pm. Variety of stuff. 500 West Parker St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 YARD SALE Sat. Jul 17th, 2021 from 8:00 AM - until. Collectible plates, unused air fryer/picnic basket/portable grill. Household items, clothes, variety! 231 Silver Creek Lane, Shelby, NC Shelby, NC 28152 YARD SALE, SATURDAY, JULY 17TH, 7:00AM until. Men and women’s clothes, miscellaneous items. 1312 N. Lakewood Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 MOVING SALE Sat., July 17th, 7am-1pm. House and 2 out buildings. Items for men and women.

Handicapped items. 1315 Crestview Dr., (Turn at Shelby Nursery), Shelby, NC 28150

EMPLOYMENT FULL TIME EXPERIENCED COMMERICAL MECHANIC. ASE Certified A Plus. Apply in Person at 1900 Elizabeth Ave., Shelby, NC.

MOVING SALE. Saturday, July 17th, 7:00am. Furniture, Christmas, home decor, new items, etc.

104 Country Creek Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

ROOFING, SIDING, GUTTERS, LEAF GUARDS. Tim’s Roof Contractors is your local professional on all types of shingle roofing, metal roofing, Flat roofing and we install all styles and colors of vinyl siding, soffits, fascia trim and aluminum wrap. We are highly rated on Google 4.9 stars with 135 reviews/ BBB accredited with an A+ rating/ Background checked plus Owens Corning Preferred Contractors status. We offer Free Quotes / Roofing repairs and replacement services. Call us to talk to the local pro for services in Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford Counties.

Call us today 980-522-5606 or contact us through our website timsroof.com. We would like to earn your business. (980) 522-5606 sales@timsroof.com CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

MOVING SALE Sat. July 17th, 8am until. Clothing, household items, collectibles, floral arrangements, misc. 1525 Stony Point Road, Shelby, NC 28150

GASTON COUNTY MOVING TAG SALE IN BELMONT. Fri. July 16th & Sat. July, 17th, 8am-4pm, indoors/ outdoors. Lots of hand tools, yard equipment, furniture, household items, electric items, golf bags, clubs, balls, Treadmill ProForm, walk or run, like new, misc. fishing gear. At 944 Armstrong Rd., Belmont, NC Belmont, NC 28012

FOR SALE MAPLE DINING TABLE, 2 leaves, 6 chairs; brand new large microwave; retro 50’s metal dining table, 1/insert; Raytheon Collector’s T.V. 704-860-4247 MOPED FOR SALE. Call 704735-1593 KENMORE CHEST FREEZER. 20 years old. Runs good. Best offer. 828-429-4794 KIMBALL SPINET PIANO. Excellent condition. $900. (704) 472-1355

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-2455895.

HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City.

828-245-5895.

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828245-5895.

16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock.

Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok.

J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-2455895.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 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 55 GALLON PLASTIC BARRELS with LIDS & RINGS $20 Ea. Food Grade Water Totes $100. Burning Barrels & Plastic Open Top $10. Call Jeff (828) 327-4782 USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0881.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383.

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

PRICE REDUCED, 2 GRAVES AT CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK. Near bell tower, choice spots. $1000 each. 2 crypts $2000 each. (704) 482-4617

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

FORD MOTORS AND TRANSMISSIONS. 2.3, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.4, starting at $200. Call 828-2873820.

LOST & FOUND

1 BIG OVER-STOVE MICROWAVE. ALSO 1 SMALL MICROWAVE. Call for info. (704) 4735771 TABLE SAW $60. Belt and Disc Sander $70, 10 speed Free Spirited Men’s Schwinn bicycle $60.

(704) 482-2912 CASH FOR YOUR RECORD ALBUMS. Call Ron (919) 314-7579

HOME REMODELING. Interior and exterior remodeling.

Tile, decks, flooring, we do it all! Call Charlie today for your free estimate! (828) 244-7087 charliejohnston32@gmail.com HANDYMAN: REMODEL, RESTORATION AND RENOVATION. Interior and Exterior Painting. Apex. Call Michael, 828-748-5740.

TRIPLE D PAINTING LLC. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 TIMBER & GRADING: BUYING STANDING TIMBER, 10 ACRES OR MORE. Land clearing, Culverts, Driveways, Sediment control. 828-2890742.

CANNING JARS $4 DOZ. Motorcycle $1800. Tool & dye tools $1500. Few antiques. (704) 7504133 DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $10.05. 828-287-3272.

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

NEW CANNING JARS with Lids & Seals. $17.67 per case. Call 828-287-3272.

ACEPHATE FIRE ANT KILLER. Works great! $12.99. Call 828287-3272.

KILL ALL YOUR WEEDS! Ranger Pro 2.5 gallon. $44.00. 828287-3272.

HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

TO PLACE AN AD GIVE US A CALL AT 704-484-1047 OR GO TO CAROLINACLASSIFIEDS.COM

CARS & TRUCKS 1987 TOYOTA 2WD PICKUPS 4 sp transmission, 22R motor.

Also additional 4 sp motor and transmission. $1000. 704-4824730 (704) 482-4730 1993 FORD F-150 CARGO VAN for Sale. 60,000 actual miles. 6 cylinder, AT, AC, new tires, Excellent condition. $5,950.00. 704487-0550 or 704-678-3954.

YANMAR 2210 TRACTOR 2WD, 22hp diesel, 12 Forwards, 4 Reverses, with shuttle shift. Rebuilt head with new gasket. New water pump and hoses. 4 new tires, rear tires filled with antifreeze, and wheel spacers. New radiator and new starter. Oil and filter changed, with new antifreeze. Looks new. Ready to work! Excellent condition! $4750 OBO. (704) 718-9122 NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,250. 828-287-3272.

FEMALE GOLDEN COMETS. 12 wk old Golden Comet Pullets. These calm and curious chicks will soon be prolific layers of brown eggs. Currently housed with our adult layers, they free range every evening. $15 each. One free with purchase of 10. Email or call and leave a message. (704) 7397806 ldb157722@gmail.com

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2000 CHEVROLET VENTURE 2000 Chevy Venture van. 190k original miles. Same owner since 2001. Runs well, new battery. Needs some tlc. Asking $1050. 704-477-7787 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Runs good. Needs new windshield and tires. $1,500.00. 704481-9208.

CAMPERS

1984 FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW MOTOR HOME. 30 FT., 85,987 miles. $8,995 firm. Never be homeless! 828-453-0828.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855

LOTS OF ITEMS TO SELL. Too much to list. I would like to hire someone to do some work. 828469-6412

SANSABELT JEANS. Never been cuffed, 36 long, NEW, 4 pairs. 828-286-4599.

FARM & GARDEN

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

ROB’S LAWN CARE. I do lawns in the Shelby Area. Reasonable Rates! Call 704-4875065 or (704) 297-0325

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up.

I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. 980-295-0750.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

2008 GRIZZLY TRACKER with 25hp Mercury Four Stroke. I-pilot trolling motor, fish finder, new floor & carpet. $4800 Call (704) 460-2266 22 FT PONTOON FISHING BOAT. 50 HP motor, $5,000.

828-223-8808.

PETS & LIVESTOCK AKC REGISTERED LABRADORS Chocolate AKC Registered Labradors for sale.

Vet checked, 1st shots and papers in hand. $800.00 (828) 345-6215 brittaina@yahoo. com FREE TO GOOD HOME. Young Pet Rabbit. Solid white.

Serious owners please. Call Amy (704) 460-5857

NEW 2021 SUZUKI DR 650 DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLE. Asking $5750. Mint condition, warranty transferable. Call 864279-7840. Inman, SC.

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 bedroom with sleeper sofa, WiFi, golf cart.

Weeks & weekends available.

704-473-1494.

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY

MARY JANE HIPP LOOKING FOR Peggy Dimsdale and Ileene McMurry and picture of Bryce Clemmer for Rutherford County Woodworkers Album.

Call 828-447-1314.

WANT TO BUY

CKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 8 weeks old, shots, worming UTD, will be natural family protectors. $300 each. (704) 466-3135

32.6 ACRES ON HULL ROAD Northern Cleveland County.

Small stream. $3400 per acre.

704-473-2897, (704) 538-9979

LAYING HENS FOR SALE $12.00 each. Lawndale area.

704-472-9481, leave a message.

POLK COUNTY, SUNNYVIEW, NC. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 8 acre Restricted Estate Lot. Owner Finance Available. Call 828-4293287.

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR VEHICLES RUNNING OR NOT, MUST HAVE A TITLE OR ID. (704) 4875244 CRESTMIDDLE@ AOL.COM

FULL BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Females only! $200. Call 704-418-7420, (704) 718-3827

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

CKC GOLDENDOODLES. 6 ckc goldendoodles taking deposits now! Both parents on site. Will be ready to go home first week of Aug. $300 deposit, total $1800 (704) 349-8005

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (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 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

(704) 692-1006

CHICKENS FOR SALE. Laying Hens, Roosters and Pullets for sale. Call 704-974-6219

AKC BOXER PUPPIES. 1 male boxer puppy, 1 female boxer puppy. (704) 853-9300 brendarjackson75@gmail.com DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

CASH FOR YOUR RECORD ALBUMS. Call Ron. (919) 314-7579

MOUNTAIN TOP. Yellowtop Estates, Big Rock Road, Bostic, N.C. $63,500 Possible Owner Financing. 1.95 Acres; Gated Community, Paved Roads, View Blue Ridge - Midway of Ashville/ Charlotte. For Sale by Owner: 850-893-1697, Tallahassee, FL 32309 williaj12@ yahoo.com

WANT TO RENT ELDERLY LADY IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. Needs to rent an enclosed trailer, 12’ wide with side door. To be parked in my yard while home repairs are being done. Call Ms. Bowlin, 10am-7pm (704) 739-3313

CLEVELAND COUNTY DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME 3BR, 2 BA. Call 704-300-5293 for details. No Pets.

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HORSE PASTURE FOR RENT 13 acres with water in South Shelby. 704-472-5844 or 704473-2119.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 1/2 ACRE LOT UNRESTRICTED!! Near TIEC, $20,000. Call 864-909-1035 or visit: www.rowelland.com

FOR RENT

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

4X5 ROUND BALES FESCUE HAY. $35 per Bale OBO. (704) 215-0214

POLK COUNTY

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. This little girl is looking for her forever family. Born April 25th, she is vet checked and ready to go. Asking $600.

(704) 734-7088 joelovestina1@gmail.com

HOUSE FOR RENT, KINGS MOUNTAIN. 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

No pets. $240 week. Available July 12, 2021. 704-718-2653.

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MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299

2BR, 2BA MOBILE HOME. Nice neighborhood. No pets.

No Smoking. $800 deposit, $800 month. Call 828-4293424. (828) 429-3424

CLEVELAND COUNTY LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, (704) 482-7723 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list.

418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

OAKLAND ROAD, 2BR BRICK APARTMENT. All electric. Appliances, water, sewer, and garbage furnished. $550 + deposit and references. 828-248-1776.

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

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

May unemployment rates nationwide Unemployment rates were lower in May in 21 states and the District of Columbia, higher in one state, and stable in 28 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on June 23. All 50 states and the District of Columbia had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier. The national unemployment rate declined by 0.3 percentage point over the month to 5.8 percent and was 7.5 points lower than in May 2020.

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 14 states, decreased in one state, and was essentially unchanged in 35 states and the District of Columbia in May 2021. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in all states and the District.

This news release presents statistics from two monthly programs. The civilian labor force and unemployment data are modeled based largely on a survey of households.

These data pertain to indi-

viduals by where they reside. The employment data are from an establishment survey that measures nonfarm employment, hours, and earnings by industry.

These data pertain to jobs on payrolls defined by where the establishments are located.

Unemployment: Hawaii had the highest unemployment rate in May, 8.1 percent. The next highest rates were in New Mexico, 8.0 percent, and California, 7.9 percent. New Hampshire had the lowest jobless rate, 2.5 percent, closely followed by Nebraska and Vermont, 2.6 percent each.

In total, 27 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. figure of 5.8 percent, 12 states and the District of Columbia had higher rates, and 11 states had rates that were not appreciably different from that of the nation. North Carolina had a 4.8% unemployment rate and South Carolina’s was 4.6%.

In May, Delaware and

Rhode Island had the largest over-the-month unemployment rate decreases (-0.5 percentage point each), followed by Connecticut, Hawaii, New York, and South Carolina (-0.4 point each). Ohio had the only rate increase in May (+0.3 percentage point). Twenty-eight states had jobless rates that were not notably different from those of a month earlier, though some had changes that were at least as large numerically as the significant changes.

The largest unemployment rate decrease from May 2020 occurred in Nevada (-16.7 percentage points). The next largest decreases were in Michigan (-15.8 percentage points), Hawaii (-13.8 points), and New Hampshire (-10.9 points). The smallest overthe-year jobless rate decreases occurred in the District of Columbia (-1.7 percentage points) and New Mexico (-2.0 points). (See table C.)

Nonfarm Payroll Employment: Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 14 states, decreased in 1 state, and was essentially unchanged in 35 states and the District of Columbia in May 2021. The largest job gains occurred in California (+104,500), Florida (+39,900), and Texas (+34,400). The largest percentage increases occurred in New Mexico (+1.1 percent), Nevada (+0.8 percent), and Hawaii (+0.7 percent). Employment decreased in Wyoming (-3,800, or -1.4 percent).

(See tables D and 3.)

Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in all states and the District of Columbia.

The largest job increases occurred in California (+1,220,200), New York (+882,500), and Texas (+804,200). The largest percentage increases occurred in Nevada (+19.2 percent), Michigan (+16.8 percent), and Rhode Island (+13.0 percent).

NCDHHS Coronavirus by the numbers

By Loretta Cozart According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the state has had 13,499 deaths related to COVID-19 and 998,000 residents have recovered.

Additionally, officials estimate 998,668 people, or 98% of all North Carolinians, have recovered from the virus.

In Kings Mountain, 3,380 people have had Coronavirus and 67 have died.In Cleveland County,

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11,787 people have had the Coronavirus and 228 have died. In the last 14 days, 95 new cases have been reported.

Citizens vaccinated with at least one dose in the county is 36,574, or 37% of the county. Those people

who are fully vaccinated are 34,400, or 35% of the total county’s population.

On Friday, July 16, from 8:30 am until 11:30 am, Ruby C. Hunt YMCA is hosting a vaccine clinic.

No reservations are required.

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By JIM MILLER Editor

What Happens if You Die Without a Will?

Dear Savvy Senior, What happens to a person’s possessions if they die without a will? I’m almost 60 years old and have never gotten around to making one, but the coronavirus crisis has made it a priority.

Will-less Willie

Dear Willie, The coronavirus crisis has lit a fire under many Americans when it comes to getting their affairs in older. Currently, fewer than half of American adults have prepared a will or living trust.

If you die without a will, the state you reside in will determine what happens to your assets. Every state has intestacy laws in place that parcel out property and assets to a deceased person’s closest living relatives when there’s no will or trust in place. But these laws vary from state-to-state.

Here is a general breakdown of what can happen to a person’s assets, depending on whom they leave behind.

Married with children: When a married person with children dies without a will, all property, investments and financial accounts that are “jointly

owned” automatically goes to the surviving co-owner without going through probate, which is the legal process that distributes a deceased person’s assets.

adult child of the decedent has died, then that child’s children (the decedent’s grandchildren) split their parent’s share.

But for all other separately owned property or individual financial accounts, the laws of most states award one-third to one-half to the surviving spouse, while the rest goes to the children.

Single with no children or grandchildren: In this situation, most state laws favor the deceased person’s parents. If both parents are deceased, many states divide the property among the brothers and sisters, or if they are not living, their children (your nieces and nephews). If there are none of them, it goes to the next of kin, and if there is no living family, the state takes it.

Married with no children or grandchildren: Some states award the entire estate to the surviving spouse, or everything up to a certain amount (for example the first $100,000). But many other states award only one-third to one-half of the decedent’s separately owned assets to the surviving spouse, with the remainder generally going to the deceased person’s parents, or if the parents are dead, to brothers and sisters.

Jointly owned property, investments, financial accounts, or community property automatically goes to the surviving co-owner.

Single with children: All state laws provide that the entire estate goes to the children, in equal shares. If an

Make a Will To ensure your assets go to those you want to receive them, you need to create a will or trust. If you have a simple estate and an uncomplicated family situation, there are do-it-yourself resources that can help you create all these documents for very little money.

Some top-rated options include the Quicken WillMaker & Trust 2020 downloadable software (available at nolo.com) that costs $90 and works with Windows and Macs and is valid in every state except Louisiana; LegalZoom (legalzoom.com), which offers basic wills for $89 or $99 if you’d

like assistance from an independent attorney; and Trust & Will (trustandwill. com) which charges $89 for a basic will.

If, however, you want or need assistance or if you have a complicated financial situation, blended family or have considerable assets, you should hire an attorney. An experienced attorney can make sure you cover all your bases, which can help avoid family confusion and squabbles after you’re gone.

Costs will vary depending on where you live, but you can expect to pay anywhere between $200 and $1,000 for a will.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (naela.org) and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (actec.org) websites are good resources that have directories to help you find someone in your area.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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