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23 nominees were chosen for KMHS Homecoming Court. (Photos by Loretta Cozart)
KMHS Homecoming Court chosen By Loretta Cozart Students at Kings Mountain High School voted for their 2022 Homecoming Court, narrowing the list of 23 nominees to five. Those chosen include Emma Laughter, Science Club; Amelia Friday, Caged Bird Society; Avery Philbeck, Cheerleading; BreAnn Jenkins, Symphonic Chorale and Shaniah Wright, Ambassadors Club. Other nominees chosen
representing the schools’ organizations and clubs include: Brittaney Hammett, Drama Club; Trinity Pearson, International Thespian Society; Aliza Edmonson, Interact; Sally Ozmore, Yearbook; Andrea Melton, Kings Revue; Rachel Whitaker, Math Club; Lily Gold, Beta Club; Emma Short, Art Club; Baylee Briggs, National Art Honor Society; Michelle Bedoya, Tri-M Music Honor Society; Natalie Anthony,
HECS Club; Ashlyn Wood, SPO; Trinity Price, FCA; Karissa Poteet, FFA; Katherine Knight, Anime; Mary Bearfield, MMAW; Kalin Brooks, KM Band Association and Kendall Leonhardt, KM Marching Band. The student body will vote again, choosing their Queen from a member of the Homecoming Court. The winner will be announced on or around October 15.
Bess-Alice Phifer celebrates 104 years By Loretta Cozart On Thursday, October 13th, Bess-Alice Hambright Phifer, known to many as Bess, will be 104 years old. Her family gathered Sunday for an early birthday celebration. Growing up on the family farm near the Kings Mountain National Military Park, Bess had a strong sense of self. Her parents were Tom and Mable Weir Hambright. She had 7 siblings: Louise, Aileen, Lucy, Sue, Anderson, Lawrence, and Tom. Their lives revolved around family, school, and church and their roots run deep in the community. Bess knew her grandparents and often visited them in Grover and Kings Mountain. Her Uncle Gill Hambright lived in the home currently occupied by the Patrick family on Battleground Avenue.
Five final nominees for KMHS Homecoming Court are L-R: Emma Laughter, Amelia Friday, Avery Philbeck, BreAnn Jenkins and Shaniah Wright.
Loose leaf pickup starts next week By Loretta Cozart City of Kings Mountain will begin its loose-leaf pickup on Monday, October 18. Beginning on that day, you may place your leaves loose at the edge of the road, behind the curb, for collection by our vacuum truck. Until Monday, all leaves and grass clippings should be bagged for collection. Place all brush and limbs, as well as leaves and grass clippings behind the curb and out of See LEAF, Page 4A BESS-ALICE PHIFER On her mother’s side of the family, she is related to the Weir and McGill families; Grandfather Ted Weir was the postmaster. “At that time, the post office had moved out of Mauney Brothers Store and was located on Battleground Avenue,” Phifer explained. Her dad’s family de-
scends from the Dickson and Hambright families. The Hambright line goes back to Colonel Frederick Hambright, commander of the Lincoln County Militia during the battle of Kings Mountain. Her family belonged to See PHIFER, Page 4A
City Council awards $1,156,047 for new substation and other budget items By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain City Council met on Tuesday, September 28 to discuss items that impact the city budget, zoning, and the city’s billing policy. Due
to a technical glitch, the live-stream video had to be stopped because it interfered with a Zoom meeting to allow Councilman Keith Miller to attend remotely. An audio recording was later posted in place of
the live-stream recording. Absent from the meeting were councilmembers Jay Rhodes and Jimmy West. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Mike Butler and seconded See COUNCIL, Page 4A
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