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City of Kings Mountain Drinking water update The City of Kings Mountain is continuing to work with the North Carolina Division of Water Quality, engineers and environmental consultants to address recent taste and odor concerns reported in some areas. These issues have been linked to secondary contaminants within the water system. The City’s Public Utilities Department encourages residents to report any instances of taste or odor directly to the department. In the past two months, the City has received seven direct reports. Each of
these homes were visited by city staff, and water samples were collected for analysis. It is important to note that taste, odor, and color are considered secondary contaminants by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to EPA guidelines: •Secondary contaminants are not considered a risk to human health but may affect the aestheticquality of water. •If secondary contaminants exceed these guidelines, water may appear cloudy or have an undesirable taste or odor. However, the water remains safe to drink and does not pose a healthrisk. Residents should also be
aware that temporary discoloration of water can occur as a result of Public Services staff flushing fire hydrants in your area. Flushing helps clean and maintain the water lines but can cause short-term color changes. This is a temporary condition; however, if you have any concerns, please reach out to the City for assistance. For questions or to report a water quality concern, residents are encouraged to contact the City of Kings Mountain Public Utilities Department at 704-734-4531, or submit a report online at https://cityofkm.com/RequestTracker.aspx.
This past weekend, Albemarle team partnered with the American Red Cross and the Kings Mountain Fire Department to provide fire safety education and install free 10-year lithium-ion battery smoke detectors for local residents. 29 smoke detectors were installed, 42 Kings Mountain residents served and 10 homes had non-working detectors that were replaced. Albemarle commented, “We always appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the safety and resilience of our community!” (Photo provided)
Murphey’s 31st Annual Toy Run November 22 Bikers are invited to join Murphey’s 31st Annual Toy Run to be held this year on Saturday, November 22. The proceeds from the charity event will go to the Shriners’ Burn Center, Oxford Orphanage, Masonic Home for Children, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, and Kings Mountain Police Department. Riders will meet at 11:00 a.m. at 114 Camelot Court in Kings Mountain. Bikes will roll out under police escort from the Scooter Shed at 12:00 p.m. The participation fee is $10, plus a new toy donation, per person. Riders will enjoy free barbecue after the ride. From Shelby, travel Highway 74 East, then turn right onto Bethlehem Road. Go about 5 miles. You will pass the Fire Department on the left. Turn left on Phifer Road. The first road to the left is
TYLER FLETCHER Ward 2
KM voters fill three City Council seats By Allyson Parker On November 4, 2025, Kings Mountain residents turned out to fill three open seats on the City Council. Polls were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mauney Memorial Library and Patrick Senior Center, giving voters a chance to engage with candidates and learn about their priorities. Chris Pullen, candidate for Ward 3, greeted voters and shared his goal of building trust between local government and citizens. His wife, Chandra, emphasized that trust is the foundation for advancing community initiatives. Curtis Pressley, an AtLarge candidate for Ward 3, attended with his wife, Katie Champion, and campaign volunteers. Pressley’s group highlighted priorities such as transparency and community food access. Katie Champion stated that she feels area citizens should never have to worry about food or basic needs. KM student Amanda Smith campaigned for Scott Neisler, sharing, “Scott really cares and works hard for the citizens of KM. I’m impressed by his dedication and commitment to our community.” Phil Dee added, “Everyone has a voice, and everyone should bring that voice to the table.” Ke’Shawn Strong, a candidate in Ward 3, shared his priorities, stating, “My most important fight is for senior citizens and our youth. Their healthcare and medical care are so important—they should never have to suffer.” The election results reflect a mix of experienced leaders and new voices, shaping a bright future for Kings
Amanda Smith campaigns for Scott Neisler. Mountain as the newly elected council members prepare to take office. When voting ended and ballots were counted, the top three vote-getters were preliminarily announced: Scott Neisler, At Large; Tyler Fletcher Ward 2 and Heather Lemmond Ward 3. According to an official Cleveland County Board of Elections supervisor, the canvassing period will conclude on November 14, 2025, at which time the winners will be officially confirmed. Here is the list of candidates and their vote totals: At-Large, KM City Council • Scott Neisler – 761 votes • Phil Dee – 428 votes • Curtis Pressley – 354 votes • Bruce W. King – 34 votes • Jason Nail – 27 votes • Write-In – 10 votes Ward 2 • Tyler Fletcher – 73 votes • Mike Butler – 69 votes
Camelot Court. This is where Murphey's Scooter Shed is located. From Gastonia, take I-85 to Exit 5. Take a right. Go to the 2nd stoplight and take a left on Phifer Road. Murphey's Scooter Shed will be on the right. Event organizers are also calling for sponsors for the event, posting on its social media (Meta) Facebook page, “We are keeping the T-shirt sponsorship open till September 30th. We have lost several
sponsors this year! If you or someone you know would love to make a difference in a child’s Christmas, please reach out. With your help, we can help more children and their families! Murphey’s Annual Toy Run appreciates all our sponsors, and it makes a difference to a child!” Call (704) 739-4707 or (704) 477-5762 for more information. The event rain date is Sunday, November 23.
Phil Dee greets incoming voters. (Photos by Allyson Parker)
• Tim Sanders – 43 votes • Write-In– 4 votes Ward 3 • Heather Lemmond – 110 votes • Ke’Shawn A. Strong – 83 votes • Chris Pullen – 65 votes Write-In – 0 votes Cleveland County Water Board Commissioners The vote-getters’ totals are as follows : • Amy Elliott Bridges – 1,578 votes • C.J. Pete Pedersen – 1, 312 votes • Don Melton – 1,051 votes • Michael Mull (Write-in) ––246 votes • Rondall Roper, Jr. (Write-in) –131 votes Write-In (Misc) – 114 votes Dewey Cook (write-in) –15 votes.
Chris Pullen and wife Chandra work together to make a difference.
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