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Volume 116 • Issue 47
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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CHS’ Montgomery chosen as the 2022 Christmas Parade Grand Marshal Says he’s just “… a regular guy who works every day!” by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
Add another accolade to Lee Roy Montgomery’s list of honors and accomplishments – he has been chosen to be the 2022 Cherryville Christmas Parade’s Grand Marshal. The parade is Dec. 10, at 10:30 a.m. In an Oct. 26, 2022 Eagle article, Lee Roy was reported as being, “…a living, breathing sports icon and not just for his beloved Ironmen,” but now he can add one more thing to his growing list of things he is well known for. CHS Athletic Director Scott Harrill asked Lee Roy See MARSHAL, Page 9
The City Council members at last Monday night’s, Nov. 14 regular session. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
Council approves short list of items at last week’s regular session by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
Striking a pose – CHS’ ball boy and sports team manager, Lee Roy Montgomery, prior to a recent Ironmen home game at Rudisill Stadium.
Seasonal events; new lights to make Main Street a Christmas destination Adding even more excitement to Cherryville’s already popular Christmastime events, Cherryville’s new Main Street will soon glow with thousands of new Christmas lights beckoning visitors to make it a seasonal destination. “We’re adding 20 lighted displays up and down Main Street,” said David Day, Cherryville’s downtown director. “The biggest displays,” Day added, “will be a 10foot ornament and a 10-foot wreath in the center of town. They’ll be iconic landmarks for taking Christmas photos.” Lighted trees, and the street’s 41 new light poles, glowing with refurbished, lighted snowflakes and wreaths, will form a festive corridor all the way from Depot Street to Mulberry Street. Capping the light displays will be the red, white, and green Who-bilation tree in the Mini Park. In addition to the beautiful lights, multiple seasonal events are slated to draw visitors to enjoy the joyful Main Street environs. On Saturday, Nov. 26, Main Street merchants will offer special sales in recognition of Small Business Saturday and, at the same time, a holiday craft market will run from 10-3 p.m. in the Mini Park. Featured will be food trucks and crafters from across the area. That evening, Saturday,
At last Monday night’s Nov. 14, 2022 City Council regular session Council approved the previous meetings’ agendas and minutes, then moved on to take care of a short list of business, followed by a closed session, which City Manager Brian Dalton said after Council returned from their closed session, that no action was taken. Mayor H.L. Beam, III noted in his comments that the City has an Interim Public Works Director in the
City attorney Palmer Huffstetler and City Manager Brian Dalton listen to comments by one of the council members at last Monday night’s regular session. person of Mr. Chris J. King, and he briefly introduced Mr. King to those gathered at the meeting.
Mayor Beam noted the City has been busy with leaf pickup adding that even See COUNCIL, Page 2
Wise News Network makes debut on You Tube channel by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
An example of Cherryville’s new, 10-foot-high ornament that will grace the downtown area. (photos provided)
There’s a new news network in town and it’s one owned and operated by someone who has had a love for Cherryville all his life. So much so, he has several businesses already going here. Now he is adding his newest: a news network. Rusty Wise, owner of Wise Electric and Mr. Sparky, recently founded See WISE, Page 2
Wise News Network editor Jermaine Gash and WNN founder/owner, Rusty Wise in their new studio.
Main Street hosts After-Thanksgiving Holiday Market; Small Business Saturday Event to feature Arts and Crafts vendors and local merchants Also, a huge wreath, similar to this one, will also be a new part of the City’s Christmas decorations this year. Nov. 26, Santa is expected to be on hand to help light the Who-bilation tree at 6 p.m. “Besides Santa, we’ll have singing by Baily Marie and free hot chocolate to warm hearts,” said Day. The next seasonal event for finding deals on Main
Street is the ‘Sip and Shop’ event on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 5-8 p.m. – with many merchants offering holiday goodies in their stores. Highlighting the traditional events on Main Street again will be the annual See LIGHTS, Page 2
Downtown Cherryville will host their second Main Street Holiday Market and Small Business Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We’ll have vendors selling all sorts of handcrafted gifts for Christmas,” said David Day, Cherryville’s Downtown Director.
“And, our Main Street merchants are participating and offering specials,” explained Day. “So, we’re also billing the event as Small Business Weekend” which is a national event. To add to the festivities, Day said there will be baked goods, coffee, tea, and cider for sale. Local food trucks will participate as well. “We think we’ll have a great atmosphere for our guests,” said Day. “As always, we’ll have our Main
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Street decked out in Christmas decorations.” The vendors will be set up at the Cherryville mini park and in front of the Main Street/Chamber office on Main Street. Adding to the atmosphere, the nearby and newly renovated Heritage Park will be open and decorated for Christmas. Featuring restored historic buildings from the turn of the last century, the park See MARKET, Page 2