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MaryCameron, Jacklynn and Nealie Hord. See more photos on page 4A. (Photo by Jennifer Hord) Tim Moore was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on January 3. (Photo provided)
Brief snow event US Representative Tim Moore sworn in last Friday By Loretta Cozart Last Friday turned into an unexpected winter wonderland for Kings Mountain! It started with a delightful dusting of snow that sent local kids scampering outside, eager to build snowmen and throw snowballs. School had been cancelled in preparation for the storm, which was predicted to drop 2 – 3 inches of snow in the area. The children bundled up in their coziest jackets, their laughter ringing through the chilly air as they dashed around, delighting in the frosty fun. But then, Mother Na-
ture had a few tricks up her sleeve. Just as the snowmen began to take shape, the skies shifted to a mix of sleet and freezing rain, turning the fluffy white snow into a slippery, slushy mess. What once was a snowy playground transformed almost magically into a winter obstacle course! Even though the snow melted away faster than it arrived, for those few precious hours, the excited squeals of kids enjoying the snow made it a day to remember. After all, who doesn’t love a surprise snow day, even if it comes with a side of sleet?
On January 3, Kings Mountain resident Tim Moore was sworn into the 119th Congress, representing North Carolina’s 14th
Congressional District. He is the first citizen of Kings Mountain to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the third from
Cleveland County, following Edwin Yates Webb and Clyde Roark Hoey. After being sworn in, Moore said, “Representing
you is the honor of a lifetime, and I’m ready to fight for our values and deliver real results for our district. Let’s get to work!”
NC House Speaker announces Cherryville Little Theatre will hold the Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. on January 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and on January 18 and Select Committee on 19 at 3 p.m. (Photo provided) Hurricane Helene Recovery In one of his first acts as the newly-elected Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Speaker Destin Hall announced Friday the formation of the "Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery" to address the ongoing needs of communities affected by the storm. The bipartisan committee will focus on assessing recovery efforts, identifying gaps in resources, and ensuring state and federal assistance is delivered efficiently to those in need. Members will work closely with local leaders, emergency management officials, and nonprofit organizations to support recovery and rebuilding efforts.
“Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across North Carolina, and it’s our duty to ensure impacted communities have the resources they need to rebuild stronger than before,” said House Speaker Destin Hall. He continued, “We are fully committed to Western North Carolina and will see this recovery through to the very end, and this committee will play a vital role in providing the oversight and leadership needed to ensure a strong and lasting recovery.” Speaker Hall has appointed Rep. John Bell and Rep. Dudley Greene cochairs of the committee. Rep. Jennifer Balkcom, Rep. Mike Clampitt, Rep. Karl Gillespie, Rep. Jake See HELENE, Page 5A
CLT SchoolhouseRock Live! JR. Productions If you're looking for nostalgic fun, head over to Cherryville Little Theatre for Schoolhouse Rock Live JR! Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes. The cast of 20 kids and teens perform a blast from the past featuring classics like "I'm Just a Bill" or
"Conjunction Junction". The production is directed by Angie Dolan, assistant directed by Noah Bolton and music directed by Autumn Bolton. Performances are January 17 and 18, at 7:00pm, and January 18 and 19 at 3:00pm. Cherryville Little Theatre is located at 301 W. Academy st Cherryville NC
28092. Tickets are $10 and on sale now at https://cherryvillelittletheatre.org/tickets. Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR was originally adapted and produced for the stage by Theatre BAM. From the series created by George Newall and Tom Yohe and based on an Idea by David McCall. It was originally con-
ceived and directed by Scott Ferguson. Book is by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall and George Keating. Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, New York, NY, (212) 541-4684 mtishows.com
IRS stimulus checks issued in January for qualified taxpayers In the coming weeks, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will automatically send up to $1,400 in special payments to approximately 1 million taxpayers. The money will be directly deposited into eligible people’s bank ac-
counts or sent by paper check. The IRS is sending $1,400 stimulus checks to individuals who missed earlier stimulus payments and to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. In the
coming weeks, around 1 million taxpayers will receive the money automatically, either by direct deposit or through a mailed check. The IRS announced the special step after reviewing internal data, which showed
many eligible taxpayers who filed a return but did not claim the credit. The Recovery Rebate Credit is a refundable credit for individuals who did not receive one or more See CHECKS, Page 5A
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