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Patriots paid honor to Kings Mountain Revolutionary War veteran Preston Goforth By Alan Hodge A passel of patriotic people gathered at the little Goforth cemetery in Kings Mountain on a sweltering July 3 to pay honor to Revolutionary War veteran Preston Goforth who was killed at the Battle of Kings Mountain October 7, 1780. Over forty folks gathered in the woods off US74 where the cemetery is located. The cemetery has been under restoration recently and the dozen or so graves there were festooned with American flags. Goforth’s gravestone had an 18th century hat and a canteen of the type he might have carried in the

battle on top as additional decoration. The event was emceed by Donnie Goforth. Margaret Ledford, a member of the Frields of the Brigade was also there. Special guests and speakers included KM Mayor Rob Wagman, Goforth descendant Jason Goforth from Nashville who played “Amazing Grace” on the harmonica, and Boy Scout Troop 92 leader John Kaiser. Marine Corps League bugler Jim Henderson. The crowd sang “God Bless America” a cappella. According to Donnie Jenkins, plans are for a large, dead tree at the cemetery edge to be removed shortly

and a flagpole installed before October 7th which will be the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. The event proved that patriotism is alive and well in Cleveland County. The complete story of Preston Goforth, his unique experience at the Battle of Kings Mountain and the ongoing cemetery restorationincluding how people can donate to the cause- can be found in the June 17, 2026, Kings Mtn Herald at https:// issuu.com/wayne.kmherald/ docs/km_herald_6_17_26?fr=sNDgzYzgzNTA4NzA.

Eliza Jenkins places a wreath on Goforth’s grave. She was there with her father Alec. See more photos on page 5A. (Photo by Alan Hodge)

Love is the keyword at the KM and Shelby Life Enrichment Centers By Alan Hodge “All who enter here are loved.” That simple yet eloquent phrase is not only the slogan for the Life Enrichment Centers (LEC) in Kings Mountain and Shelby, but also the way of life there. The Kings Mountain LEC is located at 222 Kings Mountain Blvd., and the Shelby facility is at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd. Both are modern, spotlessly clean, spacious, and welcoming facilities where participants enjoy fun and socially enrichening activities and fellowship led by caring and professional staff members. Currently, Shelby has 92 enrolled participants with an average daily attendance of 51. Kings Mountain has 83 enrolled with an average daily attendance of 50 participants. These folks are adults 18 years of age and older that are unable to safely stay at home alone. LEC also cares for adults living with illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and stroke re-

The Shelby Life Enrichment Center is located at 110 Life Enrichment Blvd.

Laura Estremera’s shirt expresses the atmosphere at LEC. (Photos provided)

The Kings Mountain Life Enrichment Center is located at 222 Kings Mountain Blvd. lated illnesses. Staff consist of Direct Care Professionals, RNs, LPNs, CNAs along with an administra-

Melissa Duncan plants seeds at an LEC gardening class.

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tive team that are dedicated to meeting caregivers and participant needs. According to LEC executive director Toni Camp RN, volunteers also play a vital role.

“Volunteers are an integral part of Life Enrichment Center’s daily activities,” she says. “Whether individuals or groups, you can make a difference. Volunteering can be as simple as playing bingo, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, playing an instrument, cooking, or just talking. If you are interested in volunteering and willing to share your time, talents, and hobbies with our participants, please give us a call.” The LEC story is an intriguing and inspirational one. It celebrated its 46th Birthday on Ladies peeling carrots for another great LEC lunch. Left is July 1st. Spencer Perry, left, and Wesley Haynes Betty Brooks, right is Sarah Smith. dressed like cowboys for an LEC fun event. See LEC, Page 8A

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■ OBITUARIES

Kenneth “Ken” Lee Fleisher KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Kenneth “Ken” Lee Fleisher, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 1, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born August 25, 1949 in Peoria County, IL, son of the late Arbon Dale and Daurine Mitchell Fleisher. Ken was a member of First Baptist Church Kings Mountain. He was a proud US Army veteran who served honorably in Vietnam for three tours of duty. Ken was wounded twice during his service and was awarded two purple hearts.

Mr. Buddy Wiley Connor With faith in the promise of eternal life, we announce that Buddy Wiley Connor, 85, of Wilkesboro, NC, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2026. Buddy was born in 1940 in Kings Mountain, NC to “Jim” A.E. Connor and Alice Pearson Connor. He graduated in 1962 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry from North Carolina State University. He served in the Army Reserves and the US Forest Service before embarking on his career in forestry with Abitibi Corporation in Roaring River, NC, Godfrey Lumber Company of Statesville, NC, and Shaver Wood Products of Cleveland, NC. He

After his service to the United States, he began a 32 year career as an electrical technician with Caterpillar in Peoria IL. After his retirement, he and his beloved wife, Sue, moved to the Kings Mountain area to be near family. Always staying busy, Ken began another 20 year career with ATS in Duncan, South Carolina. He enjoyed spending time outdoors in his garden. Ken was known as the “family fix-it guy”. He enjoyed tinkering with projects and found satisfaction in repairing things. He loved being on the water, boating and water skiing. Ken adored his grandchildren and passed his knowledge of the water down to his children and grandchildren. During his time in Illinois, he and Sue enjoyed snow skiing as well. He was a devoted provider to his family and a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Ken’s memory will live on in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Marilyn Sue Morse Fleisher, of the home; children: Jon Fleisher

and wife Tara, Kings Mountain, NC, Kendra Woods and husband Brian, Peachtree City, GA, and Zeke Fleisher, Columbia, SC; sister: Linda J. Kennedy and husband Robert, Mount Sterling, IL; grandchildren: Mason Fleisher (Paige), Jensen Fleisher, Brennin Fleisher, Akeela Fleisher, Jake Woods, and Matthew Woods. A private service will be held. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the home of Jon Fleisher, located at 101 Marcella Drive, Kings Mountain, NC Interment will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ken’s Memory to the American Heart Association at www. heart.org and the National Kidney Foundation at www. support.kidney.org Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

was also a long time forester, mentor, and Piedmont Chapter member of the Society of American Foresters. He was a loyal and enthusiastic fan of NC State Athletics. Go Wolfpack! Buddy was a member of Arbor Grove Methodist Church in Purlear, NC and held a great love for the music ministry there, as well as a love for Southern Gospel Music. He lived a life marked by kindness and service to others. Buddy is survived by his wife Joan Privette Connor, his children Chris Connor and wife Kristen of Moseley, VA, Laurie Connor Hartley and husband Chris of Pfafftown, NC, Kristy Eller Tyndall of Clayton, NC, Grandchildren Caroline Hartley, Ian Connor, Griffin Connor, Taylor Ann Hartley, Gavin Tyndall, Piper Tyndall, and Ellery Tyndall. He is survived also by his sisters Grace Connor Weaver (John) of Shelby, NC and Kym Connor McCormick (Steve) of Clover, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, Mitchell (Mickey) Lynn Connor and Jane Myers Connor, and two brothers, Gene Connor of Danville, VA, and Nelson Connor of Kings Mountain,

NC. There will be a celebration of his life and casual service on Sunday, July 12 at 3:30 PM led by Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbury-Taylor at the columbarium at Arbor Grove Methodist Church at 1984 Arbor Grove Church Road, Purlear, NC. Following the interment, there will be a reception in the fellowship hall of the church. The family is requesting that attendees wear red in his honor. The family is grateful to Mountain Valley Hospice and the personal caregivers, Stephanie Clonch, Phyllis Connor, Carolyn Kilby, and Shirley Poore for their love and devotion and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Mountain Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 325, Dobson, NC 27017 or Arbor Grove Methodist Church, ℅ Lindsay Eller, 590 Shepherd River Road, Millers Creek, NC 28651. We rejoice in the assurance that Buddy is now at peace in the presence of his Savior. His legacy will continue to inspire all who knew and loved him. Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com.

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Pedestrian struck by Kings City Author Talk Revolutionary War Series Norfolk Southern train Author Warren Bingham to speak at in Kings Mountain KM Historical Museum, Sat., July 11 On July 5, Kings Mountain Police Department officers along with Kings Mountain Fire Department and Cleveland County EMS, responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a Norfolk Southern train approximately one-half mile south of the W. Gold Street Crossing in Kings Mountain. The initial call for response came in at 4:56 a.m. According to the train’s engineer, a woman was on the tracks and did not acknowledge warning signals prior to being struck. The engineer reported that attempts were

made to stop the train; however, the train was unable to stop before the collision occurred. The female involved has been identified as 28-year old McKenzie Gibson Coleman. Norfolk Southern Police responded to the scene and are assisting with the investigation alongside the Kings Mountain Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit. This incident remains under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Kings Mountain Historical Museum in partnership with Mauney Memorial Library will host a Revolutionary War Series of author talks for America's 250th anniversary. Warren L. Bingham will be the first author of the series, and he will be discussing his book, "George Washington's 1791 Southern Tour” on Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. at the KM Historical Museum. In the spring of 1791, President George Washington paid a formal visit to Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia; a trip that was part of Washington’s plan to visit the thirteen states during his term as president. In his book published by The History

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to make over a hundred public and media appearances scattered from DC to Georgia. During the book tour, Bingham spoke twice at Mount Vernon, appeared on C-SPAN, was interviewed by National Public Radio in Atlanta, appeared on regional television and radio stations, and was featured on North Carolina BookWatch on PBS North Carolina. Over the years, he has entertained over six hundred audiences in five states and the District of Columbia. Bingham has been the keynote speaker at many signature events, including for the annual gathering of the Wachovia Historical Society in Old Salem, for the dedication of Marshall Memorial Park in Raleigh and at “Historic Halifax Day,” which celebrates North Carolina’s 1776 “declaration of independence.” As a broadcaster, Bingham was featured regularly from 2013-2016 on WPTF radio in Raleigh with his historical vignettes on North Carolina, entitled Car-

olina Color. Bingham’s research and writing have been published in many newspapers around North Carolina as well as in Carolina Banker; Mount Vernon Magazine; The Dictionary of North Carolina Biography; The Encyclopedia of North Carolina, and in the cookbook, North Carolina—An Appetizing State. He was an advisor to noted author Nathaniel Philbrick for Philbrick’s book, Travels with George, published in 2021. Bingham is a member of the Tryon Palace Commission, the group that oversees the operation of that reconstructed historical building in New Bern where Washington dined and danced during the Southern Tour. A lifelong learner, Bingham earned an undergraduate degree in history at UNCChapel Hill and a master’s in liberal studies at Hollins University. He is married to Kings Mountain native Laura Carpenter Bingham, former president of Peace College of Raleigh. FREE ADMISSION!

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Delay does not pay fun to pay back, esDelay is not pecially with interest always the best attached. plan but you Delay depends can’t do everyon how much time thing today. we have. A 21-yearYou can old feels like life delay paying is forever while a your utility bills 70-year-old knows a few days but you can’t delay Glenn Mollette time is fleeting. If you are graduating from for very long beGuest Editorial high school, all of life cause the utility is before you. If you company will turn off your are past 65, then you better power or water. move a little faster doing You can delay mowing your grass for a few days but what you want or need to do. eventually the grass will beOf course, nothing is for come unmanageable if you certain. A young adult has wait too long. no guarantees and some You can postpone going old people just keep getting to the doctor for a while. older. We never know for If you wait too long your sure but we do know our minor problems may bechances diminish greatly come major problems. with age. The body wears Some things in life have out. to be done today while Eighteen-year-olds some can wait a few days. should try really hard to We can’t do everything earn some money and put today. Often there are ex$2,000 or $3,000 a year penditures we would perinto a Roth IRA account. haps like to make but can’t Let’s say you are 18 and afford at the present mocan rake up $3,000 in 12 ment. So, we have to save months time to invest in a our money and wait until Roth IRA and never touch we have the money, Too it until you are 68 you will often people can’t wait and have about $184,000. For buy now to pay later. There the last 50 years, the stock may be some purchases like market has averaged about this we can justify such as 10 percent annual growth. a house or a car. We have If you invested $3000 a year to have some place to live at age 18 and 19 you would and transportation to work. have about $632,000. Do How much you can afford you know how many Amerito spend on monthly payments for housing and trans- cans have this much money? Only 3.5% of Americans or portation depends on your around 12 million people income. Try not to overdo have $500,000 or more in it because even reasonable retirement savings. Only amounts of money are not

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PATRIOTS PAID HONOR TO KM REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN PRESTON GOFORTH (From Page 1A) – Attendees singing “God Bless America”. (Photos by Alan Hodge)

Boy Scout Troop 92 was represented at the Goforth cemetery event by leader John Kaiser and Scouts Eli McComas, Keilan Smith, and Camden Morris.

Kings Mountain Mayor Rob Wagman and Donnie Jenkins with the 1941 print copy of the Declaration of Independence donated to the city.

Graves decorated at the Goforth cemetery.

Donnie Jenkins and Margaret Ledford.

Scouts folding the flag which was presented to Margaret Ledford

Preston Goforth’s grave.

Civil War veteran Isaac Goforth’s grave.

Marine Corps League members Glen Perkins and bugler Jim Henderson who played Taps.

Preston Goforth descendant Jason Goforth came all the way from Nashville for the event.

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What good does it do to worry? wreck my career In his first three as a baseball manyears as a major ager. I saw how league baseball foolish it was, and manager, Connie I forced myself to Mack’s teams finget so busy preparished in sixth, seving to win games enth, and eighth that I had no time place. Mack took left to worry over the blame and dethe ones that were moted himself to the minor leagues Pastor Jimmy Black already lost. You can’t grind grain to give himself Mulls Memorial with water that has time to learn how to Baptist Church already gone down handle men. When Shelby the creek.” he came back to Are you a perthe major leagues again, he handled his players son who worries? I know so successfully that he devel- some people who worry about oped the best baseball teams almost everything. They the world had ever known up worry about the weather. They worry about the econto that time. Mack had another omy. They worry about their secret of good management: job security. They worry he didn’t worry. “I discov- about national and global ered,” he explained, “that events. They worry about worry was threatening to their health. And they worry

about the safety of their families. But what good does all that worrying do? Absolutely none! Let me ask you something - Do you know what worry is? Worry is a sin! That’s right, it is a sin! You see, when you and I worry about things, it means that we are not trusting God. In 1 Peter 5:6-7, the apostle Peter tells us - Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (NKJV) My friends, Jesus loves you very much, and He doesn’t want you to worry about something that probably will not happen in the first place! How many times have you worried about something and nothing ever came to be

of it? I had a liver biopsy one time and I was so worried that I might have cancer. Turns out that everything was all right. Do you know what you do when you are worrying? You are wasting the precious time that God has given to you. You know, all of us can save money by putting it in the bank, but one thing we can’t save is time. So, when you worry about something, all you are doing is wasting the important time that God has blessed you with. And I promise you that you will never get that time back! Now, instead of worrying about something that might or might not happen, what should you and I be doing? I’ll tell you – we should be praying. We should ask God to help us through our difficult times and

give us the strength to keep moving forward with Him. The apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6-7 said - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (NKJV) One day John Wesley was walking with a troubled man who expressed his doubt as to the goodness of God. The man said, “I do not know what I shall do with all this worry and trouble.” At the same moment, Wesley saw a cow looking over a stone wall. “Do you know,” asked Wesley, “why that cow is looking over the wall?” “No,” said the man who was worried.

Wesley said, “The cow is looking over the wall because she cannot see through it. That is what you must do with your wall of trouble—look over it and avoid it.” My friends, whatever worries and troubles are facing you right now in your lives, I encourage you to look over them and avoid them. Give your difficulties to God and let Him take charge of them. There is nothing too big for Him! Glenn Turner once said, “Worrying is like a rocking chair; it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere.” Don’t waste your time worrying. What good will it do anyway? Instead, spend your time praising and worshipping and serving God!

Kings Mountain Area Church Directory Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church 102 Canterbury Road 704-730-7855

Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street 704-739-1062

Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road 704-739-8496

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Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road Faith Holiness Church Hwy. 161/ Bessemer City Rd. 704-739-1997 Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road 704-739-7206 First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street 704-739-3651

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East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street 704-739-3215

Central Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-2471

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Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street 704-739-7697

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East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/ KM Hwy. 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road 704-739-8055 Ebenezer Baptist Church 1621 County Line Road 704-739-8331 El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road 704-739-9174

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First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street 704-739-8072 First Wesleyan Church 505 N. Piedmont Avenue 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road 704-739-7011 Gloryland Missionary Baptist Church 101 Benﬁeld Rd. 704-740-7212 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue 704-739-5351

Grace United Methodist Church 830 Church Street 704-739-6000 Harvest Baptist Church 144 Ware Road 704-734-0714 Kings Mountain Baptist Church 101 W. Mountain Street 704-739-2516 Life of Worship Ministries 405 S. Cherokee St. 704-777-2927 King’s City Church 1128 York Road 704-739-8496 Lighthouse Ministries 1908 Shelby Rd. Kings Mountain Long Creek Presbyterian Church 701 Long Creek Road 704-629-4406 Love Valley Baptist Church 2032 Bethlehem Road 704-730-0075 Macedonia Baptist Church 1101 S. Battleground Avenue 704-739-6811

Notice: In order to accommodate the number of churches in our communities, we will print two alternating lists of churches each week. If you don’t see the church you’re looking for, be sure to check next week.

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Scenes from City of KM Revolutionary Fourth Celebration

Families from across the Carolinas came out to celebrate Independence Day at the City of Kings Mountain’s annual Revolutionary Fourth Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at the Deal Park Walking Track. (Photos provided)

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PATRICK SENIOR CENTER INDEPENDENCE DAY LUNCH AND JULY 4TH BINGO PARTY! (Photos/Patrick Senior Center)

LEC From Page 1 “Life Enrichment Center is a National Model Adult Day Care and Health Service which got its beginning as an outreach mission of Shelby Presbyterian Church in 1978,” said Suzi Kennedy RN BS, one of the founding directors. “At that time, I was a leader of a Brownie troop which met at Shelby Presbyterian Church. After a Brownie meeting one day, she shared the idea of an adult day center with Shelby Presbyterian Church’s pastor, Rev. Jim Holderness. That was all it took. In no time, under Rev. Holderness’s guidance, Shelby Presbyterian Church had a steering committee of church members who helped form a board of directors, who in turn developed a mission statement, wrote policies and procedures, and established LEC as a private, not-for-profit 501c3 organization.” In July 1980, Life Enrichment Center opened in John Knox Presbyterian Church. Kennedy was the director for forty years. Toni Camp, RN, who has worked at LEC for over 28 years, became the director in June 2020. In addition to Camp, LEC has a dedicated, hard-working board of directors. LEC charges a fee for the care and services provided. In addition to self-pay, LEC has contracts with different agencies including the Veterans Administration (VA) and many long-term care insurances which may pay for adult day care and health services. LEC is Nationally Accredited through CARF International and have continually received their highest level of recognition. According to Camp, LEC is “100% mission-driven”. “LEC has been doing ‘Whatever it Takes’ to help families stay together at home and in the community by sticking to our mission to support caregivers and their loved ones by providing safe, caring and reliable adult day care for adults who would benefit from health care, meaningful programs, and opportunities for socialization and respite for their caregivers”, she says. “Caregivers fall into many different categories – working caregivers, ‘sandwich generation’ caregivers, etc. LEC is there to provide support no matter their needs or situation. The second part of our unique service is the care we provide for our participants. Symptoms of participants’ illness often prevent them from being part of the community. At LEC, participants are accepted and loved as they are without being required to ‘fit’ into a certain mold. At LEC everyone belongs! LEC believes that every individual deserves to live with dignity, purpose, connection, and choices, regardless of age or ability. We are committed to enriching lives by promoting independence, fostering meaningful relationships, and providing compassionate, person-centered care that supports the individual while strengthening families and our community. Our daily goal is to bring joy to our participants and meaning to their lives – to have them feel seen, loved, valued, and heard.” LEC brings joy into the lives of participants with a wide range of activities. Camp elaborated on that part of the LEC scene. “In a safe supportive environment with healthcare oversight, participants can continue to enjoy activities they love but may no longer be able to do on their own such as cooking, gardening, music, dancing, attending church, and socializing,” she said. “Our activities are based on a participant’s lifelong interests, hobbies, and sometimes even job duties they held during their working years. We focus on strengths and abilities instead of disabilities or limitations. Since many of our participants may not be able to be active in the community, thanks to our wonderful volunteers, we bring the com-

Peace to everyone at LEC from Sun Peeler.

Leonard Hunt enjoying hot coffee at LEC. munity to them. Special activity programs include proms, Christmas Pageants, holiday celebrations, and awards days just to name a few.” Everyone benefits from having LEC in the region. “Life Enrichment Center serves Cleveland and surrounding counties,” Camp explained. “We benefit the community by helping caregivers keep their loved ones at home and in the community. This provides caregivers with an opportunity to receive respite (a break in the caregiving role) or remain in the workforce. Caregivers have a peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in a safe, caring, and reliable atmosphere. Participants receive health/medical monitoring such as blood sugar checks, blood pressure checks, weight checks, and daily monitoring for changes in medical condition. This daily monitoring often catches health concerns early – decreasing Emergency Room visits and hospitalizations. The daily health monitoring of participants with chronic illnesses or dementia often allows them to remain in their home longer – giving caregivers a highly cost-effective alternative to nursing home placement. LEC improves the quality of life for vulnerable seniors and adults with disabilities by providing socialization, nutritional meals, health monitoring and promoting independence.” To learn more about Life Enrichment Center and how you or someone you are caring for can benefit call Donna Tesner at the Neisler Center in Kings Mountain (704739-4858) or Emily Littlejohn at the Shelby location (704-484-0405) to schedule a tour or free trial visit. Follow LEC on Facebook at Life Enrichment Center Adult Day Care & Health Services and visit the website at www.lifeenrichmentcenter.org. Life Enrichment Center is open from 5:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

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Burns selected as next Head Coach of Gardner-Webb softball By Michael Covil GWU Assistant Director of Strategic Communication Gardner-Webb University Vice President and Director of Athletics Brendan Fahey has announced Matt Burns as the next head coach of the Gardner-Webb softball program. "We are excited to welcome Matt to our Runnin' Bulldogs family," Fahey said. "Matt has proven himself at all levels of the game and we believe he's the right person to take this program to the highest level. We look forward to seeing our student-athletes take big steps towards success both on the field and in the classroom under his leadership, helping to establish Gardner-Webb softball as a true contender." Burns arrives in Boiling Springs having spent the previous three seasons on staff at Ball State, first as an assistant and recruiting coordinator before being promoted to the Cardinals associate head coach position before the 2025 campaign. During his time at Ball State, Burns helped lead the Cardinals program to new heights, highlighted by a strong offense which he both directly coached and recruited. Ball State finished as the MAC Tournament runner-up in 2024, then finished in third place in 2025. The 2024 Ball State team was notable for its power and discipline at the plate, finishing second in the MAC in on base percentage, slugging, and third in average and home runs. The 2025 team was perhaps even more impressive, finishing among the MAC leaders again in runs, runs batted in, on base percentage, total bases, home runs, walks and steals. Burns coached six different All-MAC players between 2023 and 2026, including one MAC Player of

MATT BURNS The Year selection. Prior to arriving at Ball State, Burns was back in the Carolinas, spending just shy of two years at the College of Charleston as the Cougars recruiting coordinator and assistant coach. Across the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Burns helped turn around a program fresh off a 6-44 season in 2021, leading College of Charleston to consecutive CAA Tournament appearances behind a recruiting class ranked 21st nationally. Four players received AllCAA honors during Burns' tenure, including the CAA Rookie of the Year. Burns also comes to Gardner-Webb with previous experience in the Big South, having served as an assistant coach at Longwood during the 2021 season. Burns coached hitters, infielders and catchers during his stint in Farmville, mentoring a trio of All-Big South players as the Lancers won 14 conference games. Burns got his first head coaching experience during the 2020 season at Bucknell, taking the reins as the Bison's acting head coach during the shortened season. Prior to being promoted during the season, Burns was on staff as an assistant at Bucknell from 2017 to 2020, leading recruiting efforts, and coaching hitters and catchers. Bucknell was also known for its offensive prowess under

Burns, with the Bison setting a team single season record for home runs in 2018, and leading the Patriot League in batting average, on base percentage, slugging and home runs in both 2018 and 2019. Burns’ coaching led to major success, as Bucknell finished second in the Patriot League both years, winning 55 games with a combined 27-8 conference record. Before arriving at Bucknell, Burns got his start in softball at Skidmore College where he was an assistant between 2015 and 2017. Once again in charge of coaching hitters and catchers while handling recruiting, Burns coached five First Team All-Liberty League players and one Second Team NFCA All-American during his tenure. Burns comes from a significant baseball background, both as a coach and as a player. He was a fouryear starter at Plattsburgh State from 2006 to 2010, before getting into coaching immediately after his playing career. As a baseball coach, Burns spent time at Akron, SUNY New Paltz, Bard College and SUNY Oneonta before moving into softball. A graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh, Burns earned a combined Bachelor of Arts/ Master of Science for Teachers in 2011. He will arrive at Gardner-Webb, joined by his wife, Danielle, their son, Derek, and daughter, Gabriella. "I'm incredibly grateful to President Nate Evans, Brendan Fahey, and Clare Alaimo for the opportunity to lead the Gardner-Webb softball program," said Burns. “My family and I couldn't be more excited to get to campus, become part of the community, and begin building something special. 'Sko Dawgs!"

Who’s ready for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS?!

Front of press box. (Photos/KM Touchdown Club)

KMHS Press Box update Work is continuing on the Kings Mountain High School press box at Gamble Stadium. The press box should be in use for the football home opener

against Burns on August 28. If you would like to participate by donating to this project, you can do so by donating on the Kings Mountain Touchdown

Club’s website, Venmo, the Kings Mountain Touchdown Club’s Go Fund Me page or by check. All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated.

Rear side of press box. (Photos/KM Touchdown Club)

YMCA Afterschool registration is now open Registration for the 2026–2027 YMCA Afterschool Program is officially OPEN! The YMCA provides a safe, fun, and engaging place for your child after school? Kids will enjoy: • Homework help • Fun activities & games • Active play every day • Caring, trusted staff

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Chase Briscoe Wins NASCAR Race at Chicago By Jimmy Black Chase Briscoe held off Christopher Bell to win the NASCAR Cup Series Race at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday night, July 5. Briscoe led for 51 of the 267 laps. This was his first win of the season and his sixth career win. Bell finished as the runner-up for the fourth time this season. Briscoe drives for Joe

Gibbs Racing. Briscoe earned 70 points for the win. The remainder of the top 10 included Bell, Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Bubba Wallace, Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs, Corey Heim and Riley Herbst. NASCAR’s next Cup race will be this Sunday, July 12, in Atlanta at Echopark Speedway. The defending champion is Chase Elliott.

Point Standings as of 7/6/26 Courtesy of nascar.com Driver 1. Denny Hamlin 2. Tyler Reddick 3. Ryan Blaney 4. Ty Gibbs 5. Chase Elliott 6. Kyle Larson 7. Chris Buescher 8. Chase Briscoe 9. Carson Hocevar 10. Christopher Bell

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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE Having qualified on th 4th of June 2026 as Executor of the Estate of Carolyn Baldree Hadnott (26E000352220), deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said estate to present them, duly verified, to Kenneth Lee Hadnott, Jr., c/o A. Susan Biggers, Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C., 402 East Graham Street, Shelby, North Carolina 28150, on or before September 25, 2026, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned. This the 24th day of June, 2026. Kenneth Lee Hadnott, Jr. Executor of the Estate of Carolyn Baldree Hadnott c/o A. Susan Biggers Deaton & Biggers, P.L.L.C. 402 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 KMH (6/24, 7/01, 7/08 & 7/15/2026)

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Having qualified on 13th of May, 2026 as Administrator of the Estate of ANNIE LOU ARCHIE, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Rachel J. Archie, Administrator on or before the 25th of September, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified on 18th of June, 2026 as Executor of the Estate of MARGARET D WILLIS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Steven E Willis, Executor on or before the 25th of September, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 24th day of June, 2026.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E000431-220 Having qualified on 22nd of June, 2026 as Administrator of the Estate of MICKEY L. HUMPHRIES, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against estate to present them to the undersigned, Tracy S. Humphries, Administrator on or before the 9th of October, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payments to the undersigned. This is the 8th day of July, 2026. Tracy S. Humphries, Administrator 1516 Beachwood Rd. Mooresboro, NC 28114 KMH (7/08, 15, 22 & 29/2026)

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF CREDITORS Having qualified as executor over The Estate of Wayne Newton Houser deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them, duly verified, to the undersigned on or before, 9/29/2026 or this notice will be pleaded in the bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate settlement with the undersigned estate executor. This is the 1st of July, 2026. File No. 26E000200-220 Bruce Edwin Houser, Executor C/o Brenton S. Begley McIntyre Elder Law 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 KMH (7/01, 08, 15 & 22/2026)

LEGAL NOTICE SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY THIS ACTION BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE POWER AND AUTHORITY contained within that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Jay E. Gell and Morgan F. Gell dated February 13, 2009 and recorded on February 17, 2009 in Book 1569 at Page 1927 in the Ofﬁce of Register of Deeds of Cleveland County, North Carolina. As a result of a default in the obligations contained within the Promissory Note and Deed of Trust and the failure to carry out and perform the stipulation and agreements contained therein, the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust made demand to have the default cured, which was not met. Therefore, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Kings Mountain, County of Cleveland, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the heretofore referenced Deed of trust. Said sale will be a public auction to the highest bidder for cash, at the usual place of sale at the Cleveland County Courthouse, Shelby, North Carolina, on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM Address of Property:

231 Bridges Circle, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Tax Parcel ID: 15736 Present Record Owners: Jay E. Gell and Morgan F. Gell The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and costs for recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments and other encumbrances. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids, as by law required. The sale will not confirm until there have been ten (10) consecutive days with no upset bids having been filed. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property, or if the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the bid deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the bid deposit. In either event, the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Trustee. Additional notice required for Residential Real Property with Less Than Fifteen (15) Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least ten (10 days, but no more than 90 day, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Posted: ____________________________________ Witness: ___________________________________ Assistant/Deputy clerk of Superior Court s/Franklin L. Greene Albertelli Law Partners North Carolina, P.A. Franklin L. Greene, ESQ., NC Bar # 37896 205 Regency Executive Park Drive Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28217 Tel: 704-970-0391 fgreene@alaw.net 25SP001374-220/25-013053 KMH (7/01 & 08/2026)

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLEVELAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: JERRY F. LEDFORD aka JERRY FRANKLIN LEDFORD, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified on the 27th day of May, 2026 as Executrix of the Estate Jerry F. Ledford, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 10th day of October, 2026, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 8th day of July, 2026 Sheila M. Ledford, Ex. 410 Scotland Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic Chris Gotterup shot a final round 62 to win the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, on Sunday, July 5. This was Gotterup’s fifth career win on the PGA Tour. Gotterup made up a five-shot deficit Sunday by closing with a 9-under 62 to win the John Deere Classic for his fourth PGA Tour title in the last 12 months. Gotterup avoided a playoff when Ben Kohles, trying to win for the first

time in his 120th start, hit his approach to the 18th hole left and into the water, winding up with a double bogey. Gotterup defends his title in the Genesis Scottish Open next week, where he began his remarkable run to reach the top 10 in the world. He held off Rory McIlroy a year ago in Scotland and then won the Sony Open and the WM Phoenix Open this year.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CLEVELAND COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 26E000457-220 Having qualified on 1st of July, 2026 as Executor of the Estate of MURIEL D. MILLS, deceased, late of Cleveland County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against estate to present them to the undersigned, Manley Britt Mills, Executor on or before the 9th of October, 2026 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payments to the undersigned.

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Wildlife Agency enacts new deer hunting opportunities to help manage deadly deer disease

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locations. Carcass importation restrictions for deer originating from outside of North Carolina remain in place. In addition, through the CWD Management Assistance Program (CWDMAP) landowners and hunters with exclusive hunting rights on private property can apply for additional tags to use during the hunting season to harvest more deer on properties in CWD Management and Surveillance Areas or within 10 miles of a CWD positive detection. The number of tags provided is based on acreage enrolled. Applications open July 1. “Hunters are our best tool to manage CWD,” said Deer Biologist April Boggs Pope. “Hunters in CWD-confirmed areas can help to slow this disease from spreading while maintaining quality opportunities for deer hunters across the state. We expect the new hunting regulations will move buck harvest to earlier in the season, which can help reduce the spread of CWD by decreasing the dispersal of

CWD Surveillance and Management Areas have been removed and replaced with statewide requirements for disposing of deer carcasses. The final disposal (either directly by a hunter or indirectly when hunters use a processor, taxidermist or trash service) of non-edible portions of deer carcasses and carcass parts originating from anywhere inside North Carolina shall be in one of the following methods: o In a lined landfill; o Buried 3 feet below ground and 300 feet from a waterbody; or o Lawfully left on the ground within the county of origin. The new hunting rules will be printed in the North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest and available to view online beginning Aug. 1. NCWRC stresses the importance of hunters following these rules when transporting or disposing of deer carcasses; improper disposal may lead to moving CWD to new

In efforts to control the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing new deer hunting regulations that will offer hunters increased deer harvest opportunities in counties where CWD has been confirmed. New regulations for the 2026-2027 deer hunting season include: • The introduction of a Special Early Season for antlered deer Aug. 22-23, 2026, in all CWD Management Areas using any lawful weapon. These areas include Cumberland, Forsyth, Sampson, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties. Baiting is still prohibited in these areas before September 1. • A one-week-earlier start to the blackpowder season (Oct. 31) and gun season (Nov. 14) in the Northwestern CWD Management Area (Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties). • The restrictions on transporting deer carcasses from

young bucks and the amount of contact that bucks have with other deer as the rut begins.” Once CWD spreads, it can be difficult to find strategies that work across larger areas. “The best time to act to reduce the spread of CWD is when prevalence is low and while the disease is found in isolated locations,” said Wildlife Health Biologist Miranda Turner. “During this time, we can target our management efforts to the herds that are affected. These management actions make the largest difference to slow the spread of the disease.” NCWRC is also encouraging hunters and the public to learn more about the disease and offers a dedicated webpage as a comprehensive resource for CWD in North Carolina. “We are noticing a lot of misinformation being spread about CWD, how it’s transmitted, whether it’s a threat to deer or humans, and whether it’s even a real disease,” said Boggs Pope. NCWRC has posted “Myths vs. Facts” information on its website to help clear up any confusion related to CWD. “Unfortunately, CWD is a major threat to deer populations. Unlike Hem-

orrhagic Disease (sometimes called “Blue tongue”), CWD is 100% fatal and all white-tailed deer are susceptible to the disease,” said Boggs Pope. “CWD acts in the background, moving slowly, contaminating the environment, and causing effects to the deer population that are hard to see until prevalence is too high to make meaningful progress against the disease. Deer infected with CWD not only die of the disease but also

die at a higher rate from other causes, as shown in scientific studies like the Arkansas CWD Deer Study. Large Hemorrhagic Disease outbreaks can cause short-term declines in the population, but some deer will survive with immunity, and populations can rebound relatively quickly.” Turner added “Eventually, as CWD prevalence increases, herds and deer densities begin to decline as deer have

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shorter lifespans and produce fewer offspring because of the effects of the disease on their overall health. That is why it is so important to take immediate action before CWD starts having large impacts on our deer herds.” Older deer are the most affected, but any deer, even fawns, can become infected. This is why the NCWRC encourages hunters in areas with CWD to have their harvested deer tested, no matter the age. CWD testing is available for free via accessible freezers located across the state, or through meat processors and taxidermists participating in NCWRC’s Cervid Health Cooperator Program. Starting with the upcoming 2026-2027 deer season, hunters can expect to receive their CWD test results faster than ever before, due to a NCWRC decision to switch CWD testing methods. “This switch should allow hunters to receive their test results much more quickly, while still providing accurate results via a federally certified CWD testing method,” said Turner. CWD is a transmissible disease that is fatal to deer. It is spread through infected body fluids, namely saliva, urine and feces, and the movement of infected deer carcasses and carcass parts. Addi-

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tionally, CWD is known to cause longterm environmental contamination in soils, vegetation, and waterbodies. Since CWD was initially detected in North Carolina in early 2022, NCWRC has collected and tested samples from nearly 100,000 deer for CWD. The number of confirmed cases remains low in North Carolina; however, cases there were confirmed in two additional counties last year. There are now seven counties from three different areas of the state with confirmed CWD positive deer. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), to date, there have been no reported cases of CWD infection in people. While there is no current scientific evidence confirming that CWD can infect humans, the possibility cannot be ruled out, so the CDC recommends not eating a deer that tests positive for CWD. Visit ncwildlife.gov/CWD for updates and to learn more about the agency’s management of CWD in North Carolina. Subscribe to NCWRC’s Hunting News and receive hunting information, events, regulations and stories.

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One of the biggest problems is that men are less likely to be tested. Even after a fracture like yours, many never get a bone density scan. Doctors sometimes overlook it in men, and men themselves may not realize they’re at risk. The bones most often affected are the hip, spine and wrist, and hip fractures in particular can lead to serious complications and long recoveries.

Who is at risk In women, menopause speeds up bone loss. In men, it usually happens more gradually, but age is still a major factor. Your risk rises if you are over 70, thin or underweight, smoke, drink heavily, have a parent with osteoporosis or have already broken a bone, as you have.

Certain medical conditions can also increase your risk. These include rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, low testosterone, overactive thyroid, COPD and kidney or liver disease. Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or a past stroke can raise the risk because they affect balance and mobility. Long term use of corti-

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Testing A smart next step is a bone density test. All men 70 and older should talk to their doctor about being screened. Men over 50 who’ve had a fracture or have other risk factors should get tested too. The scan is simple, painless and takes only a few minutes. Medicare and most private insurance plans usually cover it. Prevention When it comes to protecting your bones, the basics really matter. Get enough calcium from foods like low fat milk, yogurt and

cheese, leafy green vegetables, beans, almonds and canned salmon or sardines. Men under 70 need about 1,000 milligrams a day. Those 71 and older need 1,200 milligrams. Vitamin D is just as important because it helps your body absorb calcium. Most adults over 50 need 800 to 1,000 international units daily, through sunlight, food or a supplement if needed.

Regular weight bearing exercise such as walking, along with strength training two or three times a week, helps build and maintain bone. It also improves balance, which can prevent falls. You should also avoid smoking, and limit alcohol and caffeine.

Treatment If testing shows significant bone loss, medications such as Fosamax, Actonel, Reclast, Prolia, Forteo or Tymlos may be prescribed. Your doctor can explain the beneﬁts and possible side effects and help you decide what is appropriate. Since you have already had a fracture, this is not something to ignore. A simple test and a plan now could help you stay strong and avoid a more serious break down the road. Send your questions or comments to quest i o n s @ s a v v y s e n i o r. org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070.