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DANNY BLANTON
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Local election results Central School property rezoned CENTRAL SCHOOL
By Loretta Cozart
Local elections showed support for Republicans on Cleveland County School Board. Danny Lee Blanton retained his seat with 19,445 votes. Incumbents Coleman Hunt, Dena Green and Phillip Glover lost their seats to new-
comers Ronnie Grigg, Aaron Bridges and Walter Spurling. In prior years, Cleveland County School Board was a non-partisan race. Citizens voted down the local sales and use tax referendum with citizens voting 76.93 percent against and
23.07 in favor. The tax increase would have added .25 per $100 spent and did not apply to all purchases. In Boiling Springs, voters approved mixed beverages. The vote was 64.51 percent in favor, and 35.49 percent against.
Community Thanksgiving Service to be held Sunday Everyone is invited to attend the Community Thanksgiving service scheduled for Sunday evening, November 20, at 6:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Kings Mountain. The Community Thanksgiving service is an annual
worship service sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association. This service is usually the largest gathering each year of churches and Christians in Kings Mountain. Reverend Cameron Barefield, Pastor of the First Church
of the Nazarene Church will bring the Thanksgiving message. There will also be a community choir this year directed by Dr. Jonathan Bundon, Worship Pastor at First Baptist. An offering will be received See SERVICE, Page 5A
KM Historical Museum needs help with Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit The Kings Mountain Historical Museum needs your help! They are coming up on the 20th year for the Toys, Games & Trains Exhibit at the museum. This annual exhibit fills the museum with a model train display assembled by local “S” Gaugers, as well as railroad memorabilia, and antique toys and games. If you didn't already know, this train layout belongs to Mr. Bill Ware See EXHIBIT, Page 5A
Kings Mountain Historical Museum train exhibit will run from November 25-December 31, possibly extending through first week of January 2023. (photo provided)
Trash pickup KMPD schedule for Toy Drive underway week of Thanksgiving City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Garbage collection for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be one day earlier.
Kings Mountain Police Department is now accepting toy donations for the 2022 Christmas year. They are excited to help the children of Kings Mountain School systems. Please contact your school guidance counselor for more information. Any new and unwrapped donations for children 13 and under are welcome until December 2. Drop off donations at Kings Mountain Police Department located at 112 S. Piedmont Avenue.
7th annual Bike Drive kicks off Nov. 28 Kings Mountain Police Department and Campers Inn of Kings Mountain is excited to announce the 7th Annual Bike Drive. New unused bicycles of all sizes are needed. Drop-off bikes at Campers Inn at 615 Broadview Drive. They will be accepting donations from November 28 – December 3. For more information, call Campers Inn at 704-7507295, or Kings Mountain Police Department at 704734-0444.
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as KM’s first mixed use project By Loretta Cozart In a historic decision, Kings Mountain City Council voted in favor of the town’s first mixed-use project when they approved rezoning Central School from Semi-Urban Residential to Mixed Use during the regular meeting on October 25. During the Public Hearing, Assistant Planning Director Kimberly Herndon shared with council that Central School Renovation Partners, LLC had made the request so the property can be altered with in-fill. The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously and made a positive recommendation on this project. “This is an appropriate option that complies with the UDO. Regarding if this change would affect the Central School Historic District, Herndon said, “It has no bearing on that zoning.”
Councilmember Jay Rhodes asked, “If the school (district) relinquished ownership, that school could be demolished and then build homes there, correct?” Herndon replied, “The school is zoned as a residential property and if someone purchased it and chose to clear the entire block and build residential homes that is a viable and allowable option today with no rezoning.” Phil Dee, one of four partners of Central School Renovation Partners, LLC, spoke in favor of the project and told city council, “Our plan in this site right now is to develop housing on the perimeter that will reflect the neighborhood, with a very small amount of commercial.” “The market reality is high density housing with a small amount of commercial that will support that housing. Our investment will also support downtown. The smaller
ancillary buildings will be demolished,” he explained. “We have no intention off demolishing the Central School Building, none at all. Our plan is to take the older Central School original building and turn it into loft style senior apartments and then clear the perimeter and remainder of the site,” he concluded. City council approved 6 – 1, the Planning and Zoning Boards consistency statement in favor of the request from Central School Renovation Partners, LLC to rezone the property owned by Cleveland County Board of Education, located at 105 East Ridge Street. The ordinance to rezone Central School from Semi-Urban Residential to Mixed Use was also approved 6 – 1 by city council. The dissenting vote in both instances was from Councilman Keith Miller.
North Pole Express carriage rides go on sale Nov. 18 North Pole Express Classic Carriage Ride Experience tickets go on sale Nov. 18 at 2 pm. Visit: www. kingsmountainchristmas. com. Scroll down and click on Magical Carriage Rides. There are two ticket options available. Tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to act quickly when sales open. Enjoy an imagination-filled expedition on a horse-drawn carriage, led by one of the North Pole’s very own magical conductors. Take in the sights of twinkling Christmas lights as your enchanted golden ticket unlocks a series of magical events along the journey. Surprises wait around every bend, and wonder will fill the eyes of all those who still believe. Two different interactive show packages are offered for those either snuggling up for a date night, or larger groups with excited children and their families. Both shows are offered on both carriages. Magical Carriage Ride Package 1 Max capacity 8 adults, or fewer adults plus additional children. • 15 minutes Experience the magical Christmas lights in Downtown Kings Mountain with a
Carriage rides will be available for December 3, 9, 10 16, and 17. very special Christmas guest. Your ticket purchase reserves the carriage for your group of up to 8 adults, or fewer adults plus additional children. Magical Carriage Ride Package 2 Max capacity is 4 adults, or fewer adults plus additional children. • 15 minutes Bring your group to experience the magical Christmas lights around downtown Kings Mountain. Your ticket
purchase reserves the entire carriage for your group for 15 minutes. You may bring up to 4 adults, or fewer adults plus additional children. Check-in: If you have not checked-in 5-minutes before your scheduled departure time the conductor will consider your reservation forfeited. No refund will be available. Don’t forget to dress warmly in case of cold weather.
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