Volume 136 • Issue 48
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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City Planning Department provides updates on area development projects Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run December 7 The Kings Mountain Family YMCA’s 24th annual community Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run 5k Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024. The 5K begins at 9 AM, and there will also be a Kids Fun Run at 9:45 AM. Packet pick-up is between 4 PM and 7 PM on Friday, Dec 6, or between 8 AM and 8:45 AM the morning of the race. The race and Packet pick-up will occur at First
Baptist Church, 605 W King Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. All runners, walkers, strollers, and pets (on a leash) are welcome at this great annual family-friendly race. To register, visit https:// runsignup.com/km-jinglebell All proceeds from this family-friendly event go to your YMCA’s financial assistance and scholarships programs. Your support helps kids and families in our community.
During its November 14 City Council meeting, the Planning Department provided updates on several commercial projects in different planning and development stages. These include hotels, fast-food restaurants, and other ventures set to shape the local area. City Planning Director Henry Earle noted the scale of activity, stating that 2.2 million square feet of commercial space and 2.9 million square feet of industrial development are either proposed, underway, or recently completed. “There’s a lot happening here,” Earle said.
Boutique Hotel: The Cobblestone Hotel Preliminary work for a boutique hotel, The Cobblestone Hotel, is underway on West Gold Street, near the town hall. Earlier this year, land was cleared, and grading was completed. City Manager Jim Palenick mentioned plans to collaborate with Cleveland County to fund a parking deck using shared occupancy tax revenues. Palenick highlighted the need for additional parking downtown, noting that space for surface lots is limited. Candlewood Suites on York Road A 2.5-acre site at 707
York Road has been proposed as the location for a Candlewood Suites hotel. The property owners have expressed interest in the project, but according to the planning department, no detailed plans have been finalized. Chick-fil-A and Mobil Gas Station A Chick-fil-A restaurant and Mobil gas station are being considered for a fouracre site at the intersection of York Road and Innovation Drive. The planning department described the project as being in the early stages, with no formal plans yet submitted. Fast Food expansions on
York Road Several fast-food restaurants are in various stages of development along York Road: • Cook Out: Construction is currently underway near Starbucks, Biscuitville, and Taco Bell, with grading activities ongoing. • Zaxby’s: Proposed near Waffle House, just north of Exit 8, this project is in the commercial review phase and undergoing a traffic impact analysis. Southern Artisan Spirits: Cardinal Gin Distillery Southern Artisan Spirits plans to open a distillery and tasting room at 1033 See UPDATES, Page 5A
Shop Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30 Small Business Saturday is November 30, and KM Forward is excited to bring together local shops and encourage our community to shop locally—with a little added incentive! Shoppers can take care of their shopping needs that day and have a chance to win prizes. Here’s how it works: For every $10 spent at participating businesses, customers will receive one entry ticket into a drawing with three major prizes: • $500 gift card • $250 gift card • $100 gift card Participating businesses will collect and deliver their customers’ tickets to the Joy Theatre by 7 p.m. The drawing will be held at 7:15 p.m.
Workers prepared boxes for those in need last year.
Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway at King’s City Church Nov. 26 King’s City Church will distribute 100 Thanksgiving meal kits, along with a turkey or honey ham, to anyone in need. This Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway will be held at 1128 York Rd, Kings Mountain, on November 26 at 6 p.m. In addition to these groceries, they offer household necessities/cleaning supplies, pet food, diapers, and warm cloth-
ing for those in need. “Our hope is that no family will go without a Thanksgiving meal in our town,” Senior Pastor Nakisha Wenzel said. “The Thanksgiving holiday is all about generosity, community, and gratefulness. As a church, we plan to express our love for our city by sharing what we have and caring for those in need.”
Cleveland Co. Choral Society’s Winter Concert Cleveland County Choral Society announces its 2024 Winter Concert. Performances are on Saturday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 200 E Marion St, in Shelby. The Cleveland County Choral Society is a non-auditioned community choir.
Its mission is to promote and provide quality choral music for the citizens of Cleveland County and surrounding communities. Experience the season's wonder and delight in Mack Wilberg's four-hand piano rendition of "Carol to the King," the tender strains of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and two powerful pieces from Handel's Messiah. For more information, email clevelandcountysings@gmail.com.
This year’s participants include: • 133 West, 133 West Mountain St. • 238 Cherokee, 222 S. Railroad Ave. • Back Door Antiques, 209 S. Battleground Ave. • Big Red’s Café, 830 E. King St. ª Bridges Hardware, 301 W. King Street
• Carolina Cotton, 227 S Battleground Ave. • Chat-n-Nibble, 415 N. Piedmont Ave. • CRAVE Hot Dogs & BBQ, 218 S Railroad Ave. • Dellinger’s Jewel Shop, 112 W Mountain St. • Farmers Home Furniture, 401 S. Battleground Ave. • Gold Medusa Coffee Co., 138 W Mountain St. • Imperial Mercantile, 138 W Mountain St. • Imperial Mercantile & Outfitters at 832 E King St. • K-Donuts, 110 W. King St., • KM Marketplace, 125 S Battleground Ave • Papa Johns, 231 S. Battleground Ave. • ScissorSmith Salon, 125
W Mountain St. • Simply Grace, 1300 Shelby Hwy. • Southern Arts Society, 301 N. Piedmont Ave. • The Skillet, 238 S. Cherokee St. • The Social House at Royal T, 212 S. Railroad Ave. • The Sweet Station, 211 S. Battleground Ave. • The Wild Cholla, 213 S. Battleground Ave. • Transparent Dreamz, 223 S. Battleground Ave. • Trackside Trader, 210 S. Railroad Ave. KM Forward also thanks the community for supporting local businesses. Together, let’s make this Small Business Saturday a day to remember!
KM Christmas Tree Lighting drew the crowd to Patriots Park By Loretta Cozart Despite the cold temperatures, over 100 citizens gathered in Patriots Park on Friday, November 22, at 6 p.m. to welcome the holiday season and light the Christmas Tree. Everyone gathered beside the tree as Kings Highway performed seasonal music, and The The Star of the show. Social House by Royal T provided event, organized by the City free hot cocoa, marshmallows, and candy of Kings Mountain’s Marcanes. KM Forward poured keting, Tourism, and Events cups of warm deliciousness Department, was enjoyed by all as everyone got into the and distributed cookies. This annual holiday Christmas spirit!
Mayor Rob Wagman offered a blessing, followed by remarks. His family joined him for the evening’s festivities. Special Events Coordinator Angela Padgett read The First Christmas Tree. The crowd enjoyed the musical entertainment, courtesy of Kings Highway, and participated in carols before the tree was lit. Pastor Gabrial Thomas
counted everyone down at the designated time, and the tree shone brightly in Patriots Park for all to see. The crowd cheered as the light came on! Pastor Thomas thanked Marketing, Tourism, and Events Manager Susan Mosk and Special Events Coordinator Angela Padgett for all their hard work in planning the celebration. See TREE, Page 5A
Unity in the Community pop-up market A pop-up market featuring local artisans and merchants will occur on Saturday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Adams Chapel AME Zion Church, 212 Lake Montonia Road, Kings
Mountain. The event is free to attend. Merchants and artisans will be charged a $35 fee per spot upon arrival and are asked to register at https:// forms.office.com/r/vevzv1yigk
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