Honest Work, at a fair Price
Complete Automotive Repair M-F 8am - 8pm • Sat. 10am to 3pm
ronaldsgarageNC.com
Lift Kits Performance Upgrades Exhaust Repairs & Interstate Batteries
Towing Service Available
05/17/23
Shop: (704) 739-5376 TIRES & ALIGNMENT
904 South Battleground Ave. • Kings Mountain, NC
Volume 135 • Issue 1
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
kmherald.com • 704-484-1047
75¢
2022 KM Year in review By Loretta Cozart It was a busy year in Kings Mountain as the community saw improvements to the downtown district. The Streetscape project took longer to complete than originally estimated, but for many merchants the result was worth the struggle. COVID continued into its third year, with variants causing additional challenges. Growth brings a new water treatment facility to the Dixon community and expansion of the Albemarle Lithium mine. What was old is being made new again, retaining our history and making new memories for future generations. Below are some of the highlights from the Kings Mountain’s year in review taken from the headlines of the Kings Mountain Herald. JANUARY: Austin Page and Brandon Teague were arrested for scamming investors of millions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme through their company, D&T Investment Group, based in Kings Mountain. Cleveland County’s COVID-19 cases in one week were 1,241 and daily hospitalizations were 22. On January 16, four inches of snow fell, blanketing the town and, with MLK Day the following Monday,
Biscuitville’s Grand opening week and cars were backed up a half-mile. Photo by Loretta Cozart First snow of 2022 in Kings Mountain. Photo by Liz Harlow
Central School in the fall of 2022. Photo by Loretta Cozart disruptions were minimal. Cleveland County School Board accepted a bid on Central School for $750,000 from Mike Brown, and the upset bid process began. Later in the month, Central School Renovation Partners, LLC submitted an upset bid. Mauney Memorial Li-
brary asked for help seeking artifacts related to the he Hord Mansion, which will celebrate its centennial in 2023. NCDHHS requested federal aid, as COVID numbers put a strain on hospitals across the state. Longtime KM Hall-of-Fame Coach Jimmy Littlejohn passed
away at the age of 80. FEBRUARY: A third bid cycle for Central School reached $909,665 early in the month. The process started with sealed bids and Mike Brown won with an offer of $750,000. David Stone then offered $825,000. and Mike Brown
Chief Proctor was awarded her badge and service weapon upon retirement in June. Photo by City of KM upset that bid with a second bid of $866,300. Central School Renovation Partners, LLC ultimately won the bid for Central School. An announcement was made by StoneWright Realty for The Imperial Lofts
on W. Mountain Street. The project will have six loftstyle apartments and retail space below. KM native and businessman, Don Crawford died at the age of 90. A proposed water treatment plant See 2022, Page 4A
MLK Observance January 16 By Loretta Cozart
Grover Police Department is trying to locate anyone that saw this truck at the intersection of Carolina Avenue and M H Camp Highway in Grover, NC on Friday, July 29 around 1:30 to 1:45 pm. The truck may have been involved in a hit and run and police are looking for a witness. If you saw this truck or witnessed the hit and run, you are asked to contact Scott Greene at Grover Police Department at 704-937-9901, or 704-718-6882.
Brightstar Touring Theater presents Meet Dr. King on Monday, January 16, at 2 p.m. at the Joy Performance Theater at 202 Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain. Meet Dr. King is an introduction to the
life and work of one of America’s most influential men. This show is perfect for younger audiences, serving to introduce students to major concepts of Black History like freedom, integration, and equality. This performance helps young people begin
to understand the importance of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement. Follow along as the play takes us from Dr. King’s life as just a young boy experiencing racism for the first time, to meeting his wife, Coretta, to becoming a pastor and finally a national inspiration.
This Bright Star Theater actor brings the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. to life. Photo by Bright Star Theater
American Legion veteran’s breakfast Saturday, Jan. 7 By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain’s American Legion Post 155 veteran’s breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, January 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the post home on East Gold Street. Veterans and guests can order a made-to-order breakfast of eggs, bacon, liver mush, gravy, grits, biscuits, toast, coffee, and juice. Members of three American Legion branches, Auxiliary, Legion Riders,
Veterans and guests gather at the American Legion the first Saturday of each month for a hearty breakfast, fun, and fellowship. Photo by Loretta Cozart and Sons of the American Legion volunteer to take requests, deliver orders, and clean up afterward. All veterans are invited
to this free breakfast. Others are welcome to attend for a small donation that helps fund future breakfasts.
This large tree fell at Kings Mountain Country Club on December 27, a result of high winds that impacted the city that day. Pictured with the fallen tree is Jeff Bridges. Photo by Jon Byron
For Dental Implants Locally Here In Kings Mountain
Baker Dental Care Preventative, Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
703 East King Street, Suite 9 Kings Mountain, NC www.BakerDentalCare.com
Just a few benefits of Dental Implants: • Improved appearance. Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. • Improved speech. Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that your dentures might slip. • Improved self-esteem. Smile again and feel better about yourself. • Durable. Implants are very durable and with proper care, can last a lifetime.
To find out more about Dental Implants and schedule your next appointment
call us at 704-739-4461