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Volume 137 • Issue 36
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
KMPD Officer charged: assault with a deadly weapon, inflicting serious injuries On Sunday, August 31, Officer Edward Ray Padgett, 37, was taken into custody in connection with a domestic incident that occurred at his personal residence. Following standard protocol, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) was requested to conduct an independent and thorough investigation into the matter. As a result of the SBI’s preliminary findings, Officer Padgett has been formally charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injuries. He was initially transported to Cleveland County for questioning and has since been transferred to the Lincoln County Detention Center, where he is currently being held without bond. He is scheduled to appear before a judge later this week. Officer Padgett is currently listed as “suspended without pay”, as the investigation continues Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation and to maintain the integrity of the
EDWARD RAY PADGETT KMPD Officer process, no further details will be released at this time. All additional inquiries should be directed to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Public Information Office, which is leading the case. The City of Kings Mountain and the Kings Mountain Police Department are fully cooperating with the SBI and remain committed to transparency and accountability in all matters.
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Rivermist to appear LIVE in KM It’s time to put on your boogie shoes! The City of Kings Mountain welcomes back Rivermist to Patriots Park and the Liberty Falls Amphitheatre, September 6, for the last concert of the 2025 Live at Patriots Park Concert Series. Based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Rivermist covers six decades of Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Beach, and much more! Formed in 2014, Rivermist was voted the Best Local Band of Fayetteville/ Fort Bragg for 10 consecutive years by Up & Coming Weekly's voters. The band was nominated for CBMA Song of the Year by 94.9 The Surf Radio of North Myrtle Beach, SC, and by Surfside Radio of Winston-Salem, NC. They were also nominated for "Rising Star" by the CBMA in 2022 and in 2023.
Rivermist appears on Saturday, September 6. Photo by City of KM In 2021, the band was voted CCMA for Vocal Group of the Year. Sure to be a fun night, MC Drew Fulton opens the show at 6:00 pm. Rivermist will
follow at 7:00 pm. Food trucks, concessions, games, and beverages will also be available. For more information on the Concert Series, contact
the City of Kings Mountain’s Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.com.
City of KM hosts September Nights music series at Patriots Park every Thursday night Thursday nights in Downtown Kings Mountain will sound much sweeter this September as the City of Kings Mountain, KM Forward, and presenting sponsor MECA Commercial Real Estate partner to host “September Nights.” The music series features a talented group of local entertainers at the Patriots Park Gazebo, performing a diverse range of genres, including Bluegrass, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Classic Rock, and more! Each concert will begin at 6:00 pm. The line-up for this series includes: • 9/4 - String Theory • 9/11 - Scoot Pittman • 9/18 - Black Coffee
Quartet • 9/25 - Finkelstein Three Great food, beverages, and LOCAL music… Thursday nights in Downtown Kings Mountain will be epic! Patriots Park is located at 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC. For more information on the concert series, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.com. You can also visit their Facebook page at @COKMTourismandEvents
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These girls decked out in red and green, wave to the crowd during the Christmas in Kings Mountain Parade. Please register now to join them in welcoming the holiday season. Photos by City of KM
Registration is now open for the Christmas Kings Mountain Parade It is that time of year again! Registration is now open for the Christmas Kings Mountain Parade scheduled for December 6, at 3:00 pm in downtown Kings Mountain. Want to participate? Participants may register online by accessing the
Marketing, Tourism, and Events website at www. kingsmountainevents.com/ parade-registration. Participants must pay for an entry in the parade at the time of registration. For more information or assistance with registration, please call 704-730-2101 or email mte@cityofkm. com. The deadline to register for the parade is November 11.
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