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Volume 137 • Issue 38
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival at Patriots Park October 10-11 The City of Kings Mountain is proud to present Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival, scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2025. “This is a unique festival that celebrates Kings Mountain’s heritage while bringing our community together,” said Angela Padgett, Tourism and Events Coordinator for the City of Kings Mountain. “Come out and spend the day in our town, enjoying live music and family-friendly activities for all to enjoy.” The festival begins Friday, October 10, at 6:00 pm with a kick-off concert performed by CBMA award winner, Rivermist. On October 11, the fun
will begin in Patriots Park at 12:00 pm, with activities located at the Gazebo and Liberty Falls Amphitheatre. A sweet potato pie recipe contest, pumpkin pie eatin’ contest, and a Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest are just some of the fun activities that families will be able to enjoy together. Liberty Falls Amphitheatre will offer live music throughout the day, beginning with Kings Mountain High School’s Kings Revue. Casey Ray Band, Harvest, the Megan Doss Band, and headliner Ryan Perry will take the
stage as well. DJ Drew Fulton will be on hand to MC the entire event. Heritage Village will open at 12:00 pm, featuring live blacksmith demonstrations, butter churning, basket weaving, pottery, artillery, chainsaw demonstrations, and much more. Special guests from Liberty Mountain and Spencer Bolejack from The History Channel’s “Mountain Men” will make appearances throughout the day. The Jail-A-Thon will return, benefiting the Kings Mountain Historical Museum. For a $25.00 fee, citizens will be able to throw selected members of the community into jail. Inflatables and games will be available for kids throughout the park.
RYAN PERRY Terrific contests, food, music, special guests, and much more! Admittance and parking are free! You don’t want to miss this event! For more information, call the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.com. See page 3A for more information and activities for Mountaineer Days.
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KM honors 9/11 with solemn ceremony On September 11, 2001, America stood still and watched in disbelief and horror as terrorists launched an unprecedented attack on our nation. Hijacked planes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a quiet field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where passengers bravely fought back. The events of that tragic day changed the course of history, leaving a scar on the heart of every American. Nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost that day — men, women, and children from all walks of life. Among them were firefighters, police officers, first responders, airline passengers, office workers, and military personnel. It was the deadliest terrorist attack in world history, and its ripple effects were felt
Fire Chaplain James Wasemen delivered the invocation. not only across the nation but around the globe. Families were shattered, communities were forever altered, and a nation was united in grief, resilience, and resolve. Twenty-four years later, the town of Kings Mountain came together to remember and reflect. On a peaceful, late summer morning, the community gathered at the gazebo in Patriots Park for a ceremony of remembrance
Mayor Pro Tem Annie Thombs welcomes the crowd. See more photos on page 7A. (Photo by Angela Padgett) at 8:30 a.m. Local officials, first responders, veterans, and residents of all ages stood together in silence as the names of the fallen were honored and the brav-
ery of those who responded was recognized. While the years have passed, the memory of that day remains vivid in the hearts of many. As the
sun rose over Patriots Park, flags waved gently in the breeze, and moments of silence were observed; it was clear that Kings Mountain had not forgotten. The cer-
emony served not only as a tribute to those we lost but as a reminder of the unity and strength that emerged from one of the darkest days in American history
Applicants sought for city advisory Street paving project began Monday boards and commissions Kings Mountain citizens are invited to apply to serve on any of the city's advisory boards or commissions. Positions on two highlighted boards include the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Board. The The Board of Adjustment is a terminal decision board that interprets the zoning ordinance, issues orders granting or denying variations from the zoning ordinance, and issues orders granting or denying conditional use permit requests. They act in a quasi-judicial manner, and their decisions are subject to judicial review. There is currently a vacant seat on this board. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month in the City Council Chambers at 4:00 p.m. The Planning and Zoning Board is an advisory committee that takes part in the development of the city’s comprehen-
sive plan, preparation of special studies, updating of land use plans, development of policies relating to land uses, drafting ordinances, reviewing Apply for Kings Mounzoning ordinances, tain city advisory and zoning text boards and comamendments. It also missions – QR reviews and advises Code by the City of the City Council on Kings Mountain the matter of major subdivision plats. Members serve a threeyear term. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. If you are interested in contributing to your community through serving in these important roles or if you are interested in applying for any other board seats, please scan the posted QR code or visit the See APPLICANTS, Page 5A
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Hux Contracting began the 2025-2026 street paving project in Kings Mountain on Monday, September 15. The pacing project will include the following street locations: • North City Street – Beginning at King Street and ending at the dead end • North City Street – Beginning at Waco Road and ending at Walker Street • Ellenwood Drive – Beginning at Henry Street and ending at the dead end • Gantt Street – Beginning at McGinnis Street and ending at Lackey Street • Garrison Drive – Be-
ginning at King Street and ending at Wales Road • Juniper Street – Beginning at King Street and ending at Landing Street • Merrimont Avenue – Beginning at Garrison Drive and ending at the cul-de-sac • Oakland Street – Beginning at Crescent Circle and ending at the cul-desac • Woodside Drive – Beginning at Cleveland Avenue and ending East to the dead end The project will begin with milling (removal of the top layers of asphalt) on each street listed. Once all milling is complete, the paving will begin.
Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Friday, September 26. Please keep these areas clear during the project. The city asks affected residents and businesses to make sure that all vehicles and equipment are removed from the roadway before the start of the work. Do not place or blow limbs, leaves, or grass clippings into the roadway. Trash collection will occur on the regularly scheduled day. Place trash cans at the edge of the road, behind the curb, not on the asphalt. The city thanks you for your cooperation.
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