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Volume 138 • Issue 16
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
kmherald.com • 704-484-1047
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Citizens continue to press council members on critical issues
A City Council United or Divided? By Allyson Parker PART 1: RECOGNIZING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT The April 14, 2026, meeting of the Kings Mountain City Council opened on a high note, with every seat taken as the agenda began with a focus on service and community dedication. 2026 Citizen Spirit Award In a standout moment of the evening, Mayor Robert Wagman presented the 2026 Citizen Spirit Award to Darryl Dixon. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the betterment of Kings Mountain. Mayor Wagner was gracious in his acknowledgment, citing Dixon's ongoing efforts to support the community. Honoring Our First Responders The ceremony continued with a special observation of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Mayor Wagman led the recognition of the Kings Mountain 911 Essential Workers, the dispatchers who serve as the critical first line
of communication in emergencies. To emphasize the vital role these employees play, the Mayor shared impressive data from the past year: • Total Calls Processed: 34,614 • Direct 911 Emergency Calls: 8,612 • Impact: These emergency calls were dispatched to all departments, including police, fire, and ambulance services, for citizens in crisis. Mayor Wagman expressed his deep appreciation for these employees, noting that Police Chief, Gerald Childress discusses amendments to KM Ordinance 134 regarding picketing and the changes being they are integral to the safety implemented to broaden civilian rights. (Photos/Allyson Parker) and well-being of the city. PART 2: CITIZENS’ FORUM — TENSIONS RISE OVER MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP Following the opening ceremonies, the atmosphere in the overflowing Council Chambers shifted dramatically as the floor opened for See COUNCIL Mayor Robert Wagman presented the Mayor Wagman recognizes Communication team as an integral link to the health and safety 2026 Citizen Spirit Award to Darryl Dixon. of KM Citizens. Page 5A
This large group came together to keep our community clean last Friday at the Litter Sweep. See more photos on page 5A. (Photo/City of KM)
Litter Sweep A Success! Alice In Wonderland final performances this weekend City of KM/FB
Kings Mountain Little Theatre and corporate sponsor Jack and Pam Buchanan - Edward Jones will present final performances of Alice In Wonderland The Musical on Friday, April 24th at 7:30 PM; Saturday, April 25 at 3:00 and 7:30 PM – Sunday, April 26th at 3:00 PM.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. You may purchase online www. kmlt.org or the Joy Box Office 704-730-9408. Season members may make a reservation at tickets@kmlt. org or by calling 704-7309408. Reservations are not required but are suggested for best seating available. Tickets will be available at the door for walk-ups at all performances. Kings Mountain Little
Theatre, Inc. is a volunteer based, 501c3 tax-exempt community theater. It owns and operates the Joy Theatre and the Liberty Mountain Garden. It is a funded affiliate of the Cleveland County Arts Council and is supported in part by a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. Lewis Carroll’s classic storybook adventure is A delightful, fun and gentle-in-a-fantastical-pre-
The City of Kings Mountain shared that Friday’s Litter Sweep was a great success! Local organizations, businesses, and city employees came together to make a real difference in keeping our community clean and beautiful.
A heartfelt thank you goes to everyone who participated, with special appreciation for: Brandon Davis, Solid Waste Supervisor; Shawn Sisk, Public Works Director; Susan Mosk, Communications and Marketing Director; KM Forward; Kings Mountain YMCA; The
Davidson Association; Kings Mountain Rotary; Gutter Guys; Albemarle; TruNorth and Coldwell Banker Mountain View Real Estate Your time, effort, and teamwork truly help to make a lasting impact for our community!
sentation of the age-old question every child ponders...”Do I want to grow up?” Come adventure with Alice, her sister and a whole menagerie of characters imagined from her daily life as she seeks to find the answer to this
question. Classic theatre at it’s BEST! You’ve never seen this version It’s Lewis Carroll’s classic storybook adventure! A delightful, fun and gentle-in-a-fantastical-presentation of the age-old question every child ponders...”Do I want
to grow up?” Come adventure with Alice, her sister and a whole menagerie of characters imagined from her daily life as she seeks to find the answer to this question. Classic theatre at it’s BEST! You’ve never seen this version before!
JIM HORN TRIBUTE GAME ~ FREE ADMISSION
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Tuesday, April 28•6PM Keeter Stadium Gates open at 4:00pm
Come watch teams in batting practice prior to the game.
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Drinks and more available in concession stand.
LIVE DRAWING for 2026 ALWS Bat Boys & Bat Girls!
FREE ADMISSION compliments of