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September Nights returns to Downtown KM with four Free live music performances Downtown Kings Mountain will come alive this September with September Nights, a month-long series of free live music performances at The Gazebo in downtown Kings Mountain. Presented as part of the city’s local music programming, the series will feature four Thursday-night concerts throughout September. All performances begin at 6 p.m., giving residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy live music in the heart of downtown while supporting local restaurants and businesses. The September Nights lineup includes: • September 3 — Tangerine Trees
• September 10 — Stepside Deluxe • September 17 — Randy and Cindy Floyd with Gene Pharr • September 24 — Continental Divide “September Nights is a great way to bring people together downtown and celebrate the local music scene,” Event Coordinator Angela
Padgett said. “We encourage everyone to make an evening of it by enjoying dinner at one of Kings Mountain’s restaurants before or after the performance.” The concerts will take place at The Gazebo in Downtown Kings Mountain and are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring family and friends and enjoy an evening of live entertainment in the downtown community. For event updates, call 704-730-2101 or visit KingsMountainEvents.com and DiscoverKingsMountain. com. Updates are also available on Facebook at COKMTourismAndEvents. See ad on page 8A.
Stepside Deluxe will perform on Thursday, September 10.
Continental Divide will perform on Thursday, September 24.
City issues warning about scam alert targeting permit applications City of KM FB The City of Kings Mountain is making residents, businesses, contractors, and permit applicants aware of a recent increase in phishing scams targeting individuals during various stages of the permitting process, particularly as applications near or reach resolution. In several reported cases, applicants have received fraudulent emails containing what appears to be legitimate permit information, including specific details such as a rezoning or permit number. The emails then request payment of substantial fees—in some cases exceeding $5,000—and provide a hyperlink with instructions to wire or electronically transfer the funds. Please use caution before responding to any email or submitting payment. One important warning sign identified in these fraudulent messages is the sender's email address. Scam emails
The Tangerine Trees will perform this Thursday, September 3. (Photos provided)
Supporting local Veterans
Stars, Stripes & Shopping event to be held this Saturday
Randy and Cindy Floyd with Gene Pharr will be the entertainment on Thursday, September 17. have used addresses ending in @usa.com, rather than an official City of Kings Mountain email address ending in @cityofkm.com. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from the City regarding a permit, rezoning request, invoice, or payment: -Do not click any links or submit payment. -Carefully verify the sender's email address. -Contact the appropriate City department directly using known City contact information to verify any requested fee or
payment. -Do not rely solely on information contained within the suspicious email, even if it includes accurate details about your application or permit. City staff are aware of these incidents, and reported examples have been forwarded to our Information Technology Department for review. When in doubt, verify before you pay. Please help us protect our community by sharing this information with others who may be involved in an active permitting or re-
The community is invited to shop, eat and support local veterans during the Stars, Stripes & Shopping event to be held this Saturday, September 5, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Kings Mountain American Legion Post 155, 613 E. Gold Street. Admission is free, and the rain-or-shine event will bring together local vendors, food, and family-friendly shopping while raising funds for an organization that has served the Kings Mountain-area veterans and the community for generations. Visitors can expect a variety of vendors offering handmade candles, woodworking, custom creations, arts and crafts, specialty foods and treats, boutique items and more. Food vendors will also be on hand throughout the day. Organizers emphasize that the event is about more than finding something special to take home. Kings Mountain American Legion Post 155 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and
community support helps the Post continue its work on behalf of local veterans. Purchases from participating vendors and support of the event help with the Legion's insurance costs and operating expenses, allowing the organization to maintain its facility and continue serving veterans and the greater Kings Mountain community. For many years, American Legion Post 155 has provided a place where veterans can find fellowship, assistance and a connection with others who understand the experiences of military service. The Post also plays an active role in the community by supporting patriotic observances, veterans' activities, and local programs.
Events such as Stars, Stripes & Shopping provide residents with a simple way to help sustain that mission while also supporting small businesses, artisans and local entrepreneurs. The event's theme — "Shop Local • Eat Local • Support Local" — brings those efforts together in one place. Families are encouraged to attend, browse the vendor booths, enjoy something to eat and spend part of their Saturday supporting the people and organizations that make Kings Mountain home. Every purchase makes a difference. When the community supports Post 155, it helps ensure that the organization can continue to be there for the men and women who served their country and continue to serve. Stars, Stripes & Shopping will be held Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kings Mountain American Legion Post 155, 613 E. Gold Street, Kings Mountain. Admission is free, and the event will be held rain or shine.
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