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Tim Moore retains 111th House seat Kings Mountain attorney Tim Moore retained his 111th seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives Nov. 6 as Cleveland County voters supported him for a 9th term. Moore, 48, defeated political newcomer David Brinkley of Kings Mountain by 16,463 to 8,707 or 65.41% for the Republican and 34.59% for the Democrat. First elected to the General Assembly in 2002, Speaker Moore is currently

TIM MOORE serving his second term as the presiding officer of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He was

opposed for his House seat the election cycles 2014, 2016, and 2018 but had no opposition earlier in this decade and last decade. “I certainly appreciate the strong support of my friends and neighbors in Cleveland County and will continue to keep my promises to serve them tirelessly in Raleigh as their state representative,’’ Moore said. He added, “My priorities are to maintain the exciting economic growth our region has experienced See MOORE, Page 7A

Charlotte Symphony performs

Free concert tonight at Barnes Auditorium The Cleveland County Arts Council welcomes the Charlotte Symphony to Kings Mountain High School for a free public performance of timeless music on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, 7:30 pm. The concert is open to everyone of all ages. Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees will lead the orchestra in selections from Mozart and Bach to Strauss, Holst, and more. Maestro Lees was named Resident Conductor of the Charlotte Symphony in 2018. Since then, Lees has curated and conducted more See CONCERT Page 7A

RONNIE WHETSTINE

GOP sweeps County Board Republicans have taken all five seats on the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners with the re-election Nov. 6 of two incumbents- Doug Bridges and Ronnie Whetstine - and the election of political newcomer Deb Hardin. Local poll watchers say it may be the first time ever – at least in recent history - that the board is comprised of members from one Party. While voters made a GOP sweep of the county board, they ousted long-

SUSAN ALLEN

JOHNNY HUTCHINS

time Democrat Eddie Holbrook, the current chairman. Board members Johnny Hutchins and Susan Allen, current vice-chairman of the board, were not up for reelection in the Mid term election and round out the five member membership of the county commission. Doug Bridges led the ticket with 17,328 votes followed by Deb Hardin with 15,428; Eddie Holbrook with 14,412 and Chris Gash, Democrat, with 12,901. Ronnie Whetstine was the winner (20, 166,) over Democrat Caroline Dedmon (12,558) for the unexpired term on the board of the late Ronnie Hawkins. Democrat Eddie Holbrook received 14,412 votes and Democrat Chris Gash received 12,901 votes.

Norman wins 3rd term as County Sheriff The Charlotte Symphony will perform a free concert tonight, Wednesday, November 14 at KMHS Barnes Auditorium.

Community Wreaths Across America Thanksgiving deadline extended By Loretta Cozart service The Colonel Frederick

A Community Thanksgiving service will be held this Sunday evening, November 18 at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. Dr. Robert Patrick, pastor of Boyce Memorial Presbyterian Church will bring this year's Thanksgiving message. Special music will be presented by First Baptist and the Kings Revue from Kings Mountain High School. Everyone is invited to attend this time of community thanksgiving! Following the service, there will be a time of fellowship hosted by First Baptist in their Family Enrichment Center. Also, there will be an offering received for their Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry. Come and worship!

DEB HARDIN

DOUG BRIDGES

Hambright DAR Chapter extended the deadline to order wreaths until November 26th. “The deadline has been extended by the national organization, so we are extending our deadline to the community,” said Chapter Regent Renee Bost. “Thanksgiving is November 22nd this year, so that extra time will allow families to coordinate their efforts to honor and remember their veterans.” You do not have to have a family member in Mountain Rest Cemetery to sponsor a wreath. You can also honor a living veteran or a first responder. Grave specific requests are accepted; be sure to note the name of your veteran when you order. You can honor and remember veterans by purchasing wreaths for Mountain Rest Cemetery through the Wreaths Across American program. Wreaths cost $15 each and you can donate one

of two ways. 1. Mail a check made payable to the Colonel Frederick Hambright Chapter to 131 Wright Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or 2. Go online to wreathsacrossamerica.org, click the menu tab in the upper righthand corner, go to search locations/groups, click on local fundraising groups and enter the code NC0200P. Purchasing a wreath is a simple gesture to say thank you to our Veterans. Help will also be needed the day of the ceremony. Wreaths will be placed that after the ceremony at noon. See WREATHS, Page 7A

Sheriff Alan Norman won reelection to his third term defeating political newcomer Clyde Ledbetter 28,232 to 4,062 or 87.42% of the votes cast Nov. 6 by Cleveland County voters. “I am finishing two terms as Sheriff. It’s an honor and privilege to serve as your Sheriff,’’ said Norman, a Democrat. Norman called the election results a mandate on the direction the Sheriff’s office is taking. “I want to thank the voters and my family for believing in me. I give the glory to the Lord.’’ Several other candidates with local ties were winners. Kelly Hastings, Republican incumbent in the 110th House District, which includes a portion of Cleveland County and Gaston County, was opposed by Christy McCleary. Cleveland County voters gave Hastings 53.42 percent of the votes or

ALAN NORMAN 4,203 and McCleary 4 6 . 5 8 percent or 3,665. “According to press reports we won 68 percent of the vote,’’ said Hastings. “I am thankful for the people who trust me to rep-

KELLY HASTINGS

PATRICK MCHENRY

resent them in the General Assembly of North Carolina. It is my goal to be a servant leader.’’ Hastings has served eight years in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Voters returned Republican Patrick McHenry to his seat in congress. The 10th district congressman defeated Democrat David Wilson Brown. Mark Harris narrowly beat out Dan McCready. Democrat, for the Congressional District 9 seat. The Charlotte Republican is married to Beth Bates, daughter of the late KMHS Coach Bill Bates and Betty Bates. More than 2 million people voted early in North Carolina in the Mid-term election. Local voters soared to the early polling site at the Kings Mountain Fire Museum. Voter turnout at 52.4% soared in the state. More women and young people See NORMAN, Page 7B

Santa in town Saturday Santa Claus takes a break from the North Pole to visit with the children of Kings Mountain this Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Kings Mountain Woman's Club (KMWC) from 7:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. for "Breakfast with Santa." The morning includes breakfast, pictures, and an "Elf Closet" where children can purchase gifts for their

families. Breakfast is served in the dining room and includes a buffet of pancakes, scrambled eggs, grits, bacon or sausage, and biscuits for adults. Children can choose from several themed pancakes including a reindeer, a snowman, or an elf, along with bacon or sausage, and juice. The cost for breakfast is $8 for adults and $5 for

children. After breakfast, children can head upstairs where Shelby Camera & Video personnel will snap photos of the young ones sitting on Santa's knee. Pictures will be taken from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and will be available for purchase within 30-45 minutes. See SANTA, Page 7A

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