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Volume 117 • Issue 7
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Basketball coach Scott Harrill retires from coaching at CHS Wants to, after 24 years coaching and 400-plus wins, “… take a couple of years off” to “see what the future holds…” by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
When you think of Cherryville Ironmen basketball these past 24 years, you automatically think of Coach Scott Harrill. Seeing his tall, lanky frame pacing back and forth on the Nixon Gym sidelines, yelling directions, encouragement, and yes, sometimes fussing at either them or the refs, but always doing so as civilly as possible. No slinging of chairs; no throwing towels; and absolutely no foul language. That WOULD NOT BE Scott Harrill. Not the Scott Harrill we all know. Not by a long shot. On Friday, Feb. 3, Coach Harrill coached his last regular season home game as the Ironmen played, and defeated, the Highland Tech Rams. He will officially retire from his coaching position at the 2023 season’s end. At half-time, and after the Senior Night celebration, Coach Harrill was met on the Bud Black Court, where a host of family, friends, and current and
Coach Scott Harrill is surrounded last Friday night, Feb. 3, by family, friends, and current and former players in celebration of his retirement at the end of this season. (Eagle/CF Media photos by Michael E. Powell) former players and coaches joined him to celebrate a life lived well on and off the court. He was presented with a silver trophy and a banner signed by all his current and former players and coaches, as well as family and friends. In his storied career Coach Harrill became the winningest Gaston County basketball coach (with 412 wins), been a father to not only two great young men, Trevor and Lane Harrill, but also a father figure and mentor to many young men. He is the CHS Athletic Director (10 years and counting), and is always most proud when he is talking about his dear wife, Teresa and his two
boys. When asked how it feels to be retiring, Coach Harrill said, “It is bittersweet. I think that’s the best word for it. I’m excited about the future and I’m excited about having more time to spend with my family. Also, I want to take a couple of years off and see what the future holds.” He also noted, “First let me thank my Lord and Savior for all the blessings he gives me in life. Second, (to) my wife Teresa; she completes me and keeps me grounded. My kids, Trevor and Lane, who have had to do without dad sometimes because I coach, but always CHS Ironmen head basketball coach Scott Harrill with his family, wife, Teresa, and sons, See HARRILL, Page 4 Lane (left) and Trevor (right).
NC Speaker of the House Tim Moore at a recent session of the NC Legislature. (NC Legislature file photo provided)
Getting in line for food at the 2023 CNYSI host dinner held at the Post 100 American Legion Building. (photos provided)
NC House passes anti-rioting CNYSI’s Feb. 3 host dinner bill with veto-proof majority has roughly 100 attendees
by DAVID N. BASS Carolina Journal
An anti-rioting bill quickly won approval in the North Carolina House on Feb. 8, after six Democrats threw their support behind the measure.
House Bill 40, Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder, passed with a veto-proof 75-43 majority. The bill would establish a new level of felony penalties for rioters who cause property damage or serious bodily injury or death to others, including physical violence to first responders. Joining Republicans in supporting H.B. 40 were Democratic Reps. Cecil Brockman of Guilford County, Laura Budd of
Mecklenburg County, Abe Jones of Wake County, Garland Pierce of Scotland County, Michael Wray of Northampton County, and Shelly Willingham of Edgecombe County. Before passing the full House, lawmakers adopted several amendments to tone down the penalties or wording of the bill, including one that raised the threshold amount for property damage to face a felony charge from See BILL, Page 6
Secretary Rusty Wise: “Everyone enjoyed getting out without masks after COVID…” by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
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Hosts Dinner on Friday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m., and once again it was held at the Cherryville American Legion Post 100 building. Group Secretary Rusty Wise, of Wise Electric/ Mr. Sparky, said they had “…roughly 100 attendees this year for the 2023 Annual Host Dinner.” Wise said everyone seemed to be glad to be able to gather together this year, noting that,
“Everyone enjoyed getting out without masks after COVID, eating and being able to converse openly.” Rusty said CNYSI President Charles Sisk spoke, welcoming everyone in attendance. “Mike ‘Booze’ Dellinger welcomed everyone in attendance also and mentioned the possible sale of the museum building See CNYSI, Page 9