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Volume 138 • Issue 12
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Earth Day Celebration April 18 The City of Kings Mountain, in partnership with the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail and the Albemarle Corporation, will celebrate the 56th anniversary of Earth Day by hosting an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Various community organizations and vendors will provide free activities. Dino Encounters by Ross plans to bring some cool dinosaur friends to the
event, including Woody the Owl. Peppy the Ghost Pepper will be there, too. Circle M Livestock Safari Park will debut at the celebration, bringing animals from around the world to the Gateway Trail. Outdoor enthusiast and educator Spencer 2 Dogs Bolejack will return to the Gateway Trail to demonstrate survival skills and folk traditions. The event will also feature gem mining, storytelling from our friends at Project Local, face painting, woodworking, food vendors, and entertainment by The Dancing Fleas, sponsored by Metal Recycling Services. The Butterfly Release is by far a crowd favorite! Make plans to help release 200 Painted Lady butterflies back into their natural hab-
Dino Encounters will bring dinosour friends. itat. This activity supports the national and environmental cause to save our pollinators. Extra parking is available across the street from the trailhead and along Quarry Road. Come out
Woody the Owl will be at Earth Day. to celebrate our beautiful Earth and enjoy a walk on the trail. This special event will begin at 11:00 a.m. For more information
Butterfly Release - 200 butterflies will be released back into nature. (Photos provided)
on Earth Day, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at 704-730-2101, visit our
website at www.KingsMountainEvents.com, or their Facebook page at @ cityofkmspecialevents.
Natural gas update from City of KM City of KM Notice Posted on FB Page March 23, 2026 As a natural gas utility provider, one of our ongoing responsibilities is to routinely inspect customer metering locations to ensure safe and reliable service. Over the next several weeks, you may notice our technicians in your neighborhood, parking nearby, and going door-to-door to perform these inspections. This proactive effort is an important part of maintaining the safety and dependability of natural gas delivery in our community. Inspection areas include, but are not limited to: Oak Grove Community,
Wright Road, Ebenezer Community, Gold Run, Scism Road, Countryside Road, Patterson Road, Countyline Road, 2nd Street Community, North Cansler Street, and North Sims Street. All technicians will be clearly identifiable as city employees and will attempt to make contact with homeowners or residents prior to conducting any work. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Natural Gas Department at 704-7344516.
Kevin Ladd, Tim Sanders, Brian Cloninger, Parker Ladd, Jackson Cloninger, Richard Simpson, and David Brickley. (Photo Provided)
Citizens impact the environment Easter Sunrise Service by volunteering their time at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church
The Kings Mountain Ministerial Association is hosting the annual Easter Sunrise Service at East Gold Street Wesleyan Church (701 East Gold Street). The service begins at 7:00 AM on Sunday, April 5. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the service, as we worship our
risen Savior as a community of believers. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Scott Whitney at (704) 461-8651.
By Allyson Parker Jackson Cloninger, a resident of Kings Mountain helped to organize a "clean up event" at Lake One (aka the Old City Lake) on Lake Rd. in Kings Mountain on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He, along with citizen volunteers who joined in the community effort, dedicated several hours of their time to pick up trash, tires, drug paraphernalia, and various other pollutants left behind by others. Jackson said, “I was driven to clean up the old city water lake because I’ve spent years fishing there and have so many amazing memories kayaking with friends and catching fish—occasionally big ones.”
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He acknowledges the hard work of everyone involved but also feels that these types of events can be productive as well as enjoyable. "It was fun because everyone was in a good mood." Residents of Kings Mountain have mentioned concerns at recent council meetings about trash, debris, and drug paraphernalia being a problem in several recreational areas and questioned whether the problem is linked to homeless individuals. Although Cloninger feels that homeless people do contribute to some of the problem, he believes the majority of the problem comes from repeat offenders who are not concerned with the environment around the lake.
When asked what he felt could possibly help rectify the issue, he added, "I think the city would be well served by placing a few extra signs around prohibiting littering and illicit substances." Since the lake has become a more noticeable attraction in Kings Mountain, it has apparently become more polluted. By sponsoring events to keep the lake clean, it not only means a more attractive lake, it means a safer lake which is free of hazardous material. Jackson feels there are plenty of recreational facilities in the area for picnicking and grilling. Therefore, he is hopeful the lake will be preserved in its natural state.
While Jackson's regular profession is carpentry, in his free time, he is an avid fisher and hunter. He is an advocate of preserving wildlife and land on which wildlife is sustainable. He concluded by saying, "I think some areas are better off left undeveloped." There will be another event at the same location this Saturday, March 28 at Gantt Park on the corner of Gantt and Parrish and will begin at 9 am. Anyone who wishes to participate, is welcome. It is important to note that water and some protective wear will be provided, but everyone is encouraged to bring essentials that will make them most comfortable.
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