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Volume 134 • Issue 44
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STREETSCAPE UPDATE – The intersection of S. Piedmont Avenue and Mountain Street is closed as construction continues in the area. Curb and gutter, along with conduit and electrical have been installed. The project deadline of October 31 has passed, and work is ongoing. Use caution when driving in this area. Parking is available on Cherokee Street and beside Kings Mountain Baptist Church via access beside the old SageSport building. Photo by Loretta Cozart
The Great Pumpkin Parade kicked off Halloween festivities By Loretta Cozart City of Kings Mountain Special Events Department reported that approximately 400 children dressed in their Halloween best joined in The Great Pumpkin Parade. The event kicked off last Friday, October 28 at 10 a.m. at city hall, winding its way through downtown from City Hall to The Gazebo at Patriots Park, by way of Gold St, Battleground Ave., Mountain Ave., and Railroad Ave. Children dressed as superheroes, first responders, scarecrows, Disney characters, princesses, doctors, nurses, lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! The Great Pumpkin Parade was the first of many events that wrapped-up late Sunday afternoon.
Members of the Three Wishes for Christmas cast. (Photo provided by KMLT)
KMLT holiday shows run two weekends in November Three children who participated in the Great Pumpkin Parade. See more scenes from the event on page 5A. (Photos provided)
Wizard of Oz event a huge success
Peter Pakowski who is sure that this Christmas is going to be the most miserable one of his life. Money is tight, so he knows Old Saint that he wants, and what’s more, he is going to have to spend Christmas with his crazy cousin, Bertram! So, when Peter’s little sister convinces him to make a wish on a special See KMLT, Page 3A
By Loretta Cozart
Chad Gunter and Katie Reese were the costume contest winners with the best overall costume. See more photos on page 8A. Photo by Damien O’Brien
Early voting runs through Nov. 5
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8 Your vote counts. Skip the lines on election day and vote early. Early voting for the November 8th General Election runs through November 5. • Now through Nov 5 from 8am - 7:30pm • Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8am - 3pm. There are three locations where you can vote early
ple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Three Wishes for Christmas, a play by Meredith Bridges, shares the story of
Woman’s Club Breakfast with Santa November 19
By Loretta Cozart City of Kings Mountain’s “The Wonderful Adventure To Oz” event, was a huge success as the photos show. Families signed up for the costume contest and outstanding creative costumes were worn by everyone this year. The weather was also good for the weekend events, as young and old gather to celebrate with family and friends.
Join Kings Mountain Little Theater for two heart-warming, family friendly shows this holiday season! Each show is just under one hour with a 15-minute intermission in between perfect for that short attention span! The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! is a hilarious Christmas classic. A cou-
in Cleveland County and you can vote at any of the three locations regardless of where you live. • Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library, 104 Howie Drive, Shelby • H. Lawrence Patrick Senior Center, 909 E. King St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 • Boiling Springs Town Hall, 114 East College Ave
Shelby, NC 28152 If you are not registered to vote, each of the early voting sites allows same-day registration. So, you can register and then go ahead and See VOTING, Page 2A
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GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club is proud to announce that Breakfast with Santa is Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Clubhouse at 108 East Mountain Street beginning at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served downstairs in the dining room. Adults are $10, children are $5. Tickets are for breakfast only. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Upstairs, a professional photographer will take your precious Christmas photos. These will be digital and edited. Three poses for $15, or 5 poses for $20. The finished digital product will be delivered within 48 hours of event conclusion. Photos with Santa 8:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Payment is made directly to the photographer. Young children only (no adults may assist or shop) may visit the ELF CLOSET to purchase gifts for mom and dad. All items are 2 for $3. Come with a list, it makes the process quicker
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA will be held on November 19 at 108 E. Mountain Street, beginning at 7:30 AM. Photo by GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club for the elves. Elf Closet is open 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Purchase your tickets from club members. See
the club Facebook page for more information. https:// www.facebook.com/gfwcnckm
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