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September Nights kick off in downtown KM By Loretta Cozart A gentle breeze drifted through Patriot’s Park as neighbors and friends gathered around The Gazebo, eager for the first notes of the September Nights concert series. Every Thursday evening in September, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., the park transforms into a hub of laughter, music, dancing, and fellowship. What began as a few families settling in with lawn chairs quickly blossomed into a lively crowd of more than 75 by nightfall. As the band struck up, music filled the air and the dance floor came alive, couples swayed, friends laughed, and children twirled, all sharing in the joy of community beneath the summer
SCOOT PITTMAN sky. This Thursday, September 11, the tradition continues with Kings Mountain’s own Scoot Pittman. A hometown favorite, Scoot will take us
As the sun sinks lower, the music heats up.
The crowd gathers in anticipation. Photos by Loretta Cozart on a musical journey through the decades—from the soulful sounds of the ’70s to today’s hits—along with a few of his original songs that lovingly nod to the place he calls home. So, gather your friends, bring a chair, slip on your dancing shoes, and “scoot” on over to Patriots Park. Before or after the concert, stop by our local restaurants to enjoy a meal or a beverage, and support the heart of our downtown. Together, let’s keep building the spirit of Kings Mountain—one song, one step, and one shared evening at a time. See ads on page 8A
Folks gather on the dance floor, swaying to the music.
City staff propose City of KM two infrastructure observes Patriot Day initiatives By Loretta Cozart On Tuesday, September 9, City Engineer Mark Breen asked City Council to approve two motions allowing staff to apply for state grants to fund Water Distribution and Sanitary Sewer Asset Inventories and Assessments. Each project would be supported by a $150,000
state grant, requiring a $22,500 city match. Together, the state would provide up to $300,000 in funding, with a total city investment of up to $45,000. The studies will create a complete inventory of water and sewer infrastructure, update GIS records, and identify needs for upgrades, replacements, and expansions. This is especially important as the Pilot Creek Wastewater Plant is See CITY, Page 5A
Sept. 11
The City of Kings Mountain will observe Patriot Day, Thursday, September 11th, at the Patriots Park Gazebo. This solemn anniversary is an annual commemorative service for those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. The observance will begin at 8:30 am.
Rivermist concert in Patriots Free Buzz-N-Bloom Park postponed to October 10 Workshop Sept. 15 Local Kings Mountain business, DETOXYGEN, will host a free “Buzz-NBloom” workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 15. Nate Blanton and his students from the Kings Mountain High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) will present topics including “How to Start a Garden,” “Plant Knowledge,” “Pot Your Own Seeds,” and “Pollination with Bees and Why
They Matter.” The Kings Mountain FFA chapter is part of the National FFA organization, founded in 1928, that prepares members for leadership and careers in agriculture encompassing a wide range of fields beyond traditional farming applications, including science, business, and technology. The educational event will take place at DETOXYGEN, offering holistic wellness services with a unique blend of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, See WORKSHOP, Page 5A
Due to forecasted adverse weather on the original performance date, the Rivermist music concert in Patriots Park was postponed until Friday, October 10. The free concert will start at 6:00 pm and will serve to kick off the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival in the park on October 10 and 11. The event will include food and activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family. From classic rock, R&B, pop, funk, dance, beach, country, and patriotic, Rivermist offers an entertaining range of music to satisfy all
tastes. Rivermist has been voted “Best Local Band of Fayetteville/Ft Bragg” ten years running by Up & Coming Weekly's voters. The band was nominated for the Carolina Beach Music Academy
(CBMA) “Song of the Year” in 2024 and voted “Song of the Year” by 94.9 The Surf Radio of North Myrtle Beach, SC, and by Surfside Radio of Winston Salem, NC. Rivermist was also nominated for
"Rising Star" by the CBMA in 2022, voted CBMA "Rising Star" in 2023, nominated for "Best Video" (Right Place Right Time) in 2023, and other distinctions. The band has released several original songs charting on stations across the world. The family-friendly concert is made possible by sponsor Albemarle and is presented by the City of Kings Mountain and Kings Mountain Tourism and Events. Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain.
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