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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Arson victim identified Just after 9 a.m. on the morning of October 1, 2022, the Kings Mountain Police Department along with the Kings Mountain Fire Department responded to 1004 Cansler St. in reference to reports of a fire. Upon arrival there was no visible signs of a working fire however, there were significant signs that a file had occurred. Due to the unknown occupancy of the residence, fire personnel made entry to the home and discovered the body of a male victim among the fire debris. Since this discovery, detectives with the Kings Mountain Police
Department have sought to find and contacted a relative of the victim to notify them of the death before releasing the victim s name. On Monday October 11,2022 notification was confirmed. The victim has been identified as Donald James Dougherty, a white male of Kings Mountain, date of birth February 5, 1959. Cause of death is still pending. If you have information regarding this investigation, please contact the Kings Mountain Police Department at 704-734-0444.
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Childress sworn in as new police chief On Friday, October 14, Gerald Childress was sworn in as City of Kings Mountain’s newest Police Chief. Childress and took over KMPD on Monday, August 29. Chief Childress’ wife Marsha pinned on his badge during the ceremony as family, friends, and staff looked on. Childress served as the Administrative Lieutenant for the Town of Spindale. Prior to that, he served as the Deputy Chief of the Town of Mooresville for two years after a lengthy career with the Mooresville Police Department.
Childress has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from Lenoir-Rhyne University and a Master of Arts in Justice Administration from Methodist University. A statement from the City of Kings Mountain shared that Chief Childress is excited to join the Kings Mountain Police Department and the Kings Mountain community. With over 26 years in municipal law and extensive administrative experience, he brings solid leadership to the Kings Mountain team.
Chief Gerald Childress being sworn-in by Mayor Scott Neisler. Photos by Angela Padgett
Woman’s Club announces fall vendor event By Loretta Cozart GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club announced their Fall Vendor Event scheduled for Saturday, October 22 at 9 a.m. at the clubhouse at 108 W. Mountain Street in
Kings Mountain. There are few remaining spots left for vendors. More information can be found at the club’s Facebook page. Just search for GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club to message the club.
CC School Board candidates’ forum By Loretta Cozart On Tuesday, October 11 at 6 p.m. on C-19, Cleveland County Board of Education school board candidates participated in a live forum at Cleveland Community College’s studios at the Bailey Center. Andy Dedmon and Mike Philbeck moderated the forum. Eight candidates are running for four seats during this election cycle, seven of whom participated: Danny Blanton, Aaron Bridges, Phillip Glover, Dena Greene, Ronnie Grigg, Meghan Hoppes, and Coleman Hunt. Walter Scott Spurling was unable to at-
tend. The questions were developed by a committee representing the forum sponsors and were not available to candidates prior to the event. Candidates were asked a variety of questions: Questions ranged from their top three priorities for Cleveland County Schools, their support of mandatory masks and remove learning, whether they supported the quarter-cent sales tax, their thoughts on the next top three priorities for CCS, whether they favor partisan elections on even number years, and what if anything should be done to improve the quality of school meals. A hot button question regarded their position on parental rights regarding critical race theory, LGBTQ+, See FORUM, Page 3A
Chief Childress’ wife, Marsha, pins on his badge during his swearing-in ceremony on Friday.
Meet the Scarecrow Everyone’s favorite brainless scarecrow is on his way to Kings Mountain in a new Wonderful Adventure to Oz. Who is this scarecrow? The Scarecrow was Dorothy’s first friend in Oz. Created in a cornfield in Munchkin County, Dorothy stumbled across the Scarecrow as she and her dog Toto were off to the Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz. Needless to say, she was stunned to meet a talking scarecrow. You don’t see talking scarecrows in Kansas. Regardless of how stunned she was, Dorothy and the Scarecrow became fast friends and they both decided to visit Emerald City together. The Scarecrow thinks he doesn’t have any
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brains. He is actually one of the wisest men in all of Oz. The Scarecrow is so smart; the Wizard, upon leaving Oz, names him his successor. Want to meet the Scarecrow? Take a journey to Patriots Park, Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 as the City of Kings Mountain turns the park into the merry ole Land of Oz. Walk down the Yellow Brick Road and visit with, the Scarecrow, Dorothy, and other favorite characters from the classic story, while trick or treating along the way. The Wonderful Adventure to Oz begins each night at 6:00 p.m. For more information on the Wonderful Adventure to Oz, access the Special Events Department’s website at www.
MEET THE SCARECROW as you take a journey to Patriots Park, Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 as the City of Kings Mountain turns the park into the merry ole Land of Oz. (Photo provided) kingsmountainevents. com/adventure-to-oz.
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