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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Donors, board members, and guests gathered to kick-off the $850,000 renovation transforming the Joy into one of the leading entertainment venues in the region. (Photo provided)
Community Worship Services The ministers of the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association have planned to lead in several community services in the coming weeks prior to the celebration of our Lord’s glorious Resurrection on that first Easter morning. However, before the Resurrection of our Lord, there was the Cross in which our Lord gave Himself for our redemption. Therefore, the ministers have entitled this series of services “Journey to the Cross” focusing on
the question “Were You There?” The services will be held on Wednesdays at 12 noon in several of your local churches. Because of the continual existence of covid in our area, there will be no fellowship meals following the services. The first service will be on Wednesday, February 22, at Central United Methodist Church at 12 noon. Listed below is a complete schedule of the service See WORSHIP, Page 2A
KMLT holds groundbreaking Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. was pleased to host the groundbreaking for the next major project for the Joy Performance Center and the Liberty Mountain Garden at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, at the Joy Theater, 202 South Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain. KMLT President Mary Grace Keller joined Lead Donors Gilbert and Jancy Patrick, Speaker
Tim Moore, Senator Ted Alexander, and David Stone – Foothills Historic Conservation, Inc. in a traditional gold shovel ceremony in the Liberty Mountain Garden. A reception in the lobby followed the ceremony in the Joy Theater with refreshments from Iris Hubbard and 133 Cafe. President Keller welcomed the group of about 40 to the event and recog-
nized dignitaries including the Patricks, Speaker Moore, Senator Alexander, and several KM city council members. She thanked the Patricks for their generosity and guidance with the esthetics for the project. Major Contributor John Harris (Harris Funeral Home) also helped Architect Ken Pflieger and the KMLT Building Committee design the restored and enhanced art deco/
mid-century modern elements of the project. Ms. Keller gave special recognition to Speaker Moore, Senator Alexander, and Representative Kelly Hastings for their successful efforts to bring significant North Carolina state grant funds to the project. Speaker Moore spoke briefly about the importance of the project for Kings Mountain and See KMLT, Page 5A
Cindi Wood’s next pop-up Rioting bill passes Bible study starts March 9 in NC House By Loretta Cozart
By Loretta Cozart In a bipartisan vote on February 8, the North Carolina House overwhelmingly approved HB 40, “Prevent Rioting and Civil Disorder” in a vote of 7642. Sponsors of the bill are Republicans Tim Moore, John Sauls, and Charles Miller. Democrat Shelly Willingham also sponsored. House Speaker Tim Moore said, “This common-sense bill increases penalties for inciting deadly and dangerous riots to deter bad actors in otherwise peaceful protests. Our first amendment right to free speech is not an endorsement of violence, looting, or causing bodily harm to another person.” He continued, “We must do a better job of supporting our law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to keep us safe. It’s time to take a stand for the rule of law and the safety of our neighbors and business owners.”
TIM MOORE Speaker of the House In September 2021, a similar bill was passed by both the General Assembly. However, it was vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. After the mid-term elections in 2022, Republicans gained more power, failing a supermajority by one vote in the House. The NC Supreme Court also has a 5-2 Republican majority. It is feared that Republicans are positioning themselves to challenge the veto power of Governor Cooper. While Republican’s don’t have a vetoproof majority, they are only one vote away, making attendance by Senators and Representatives crucial for both parties.
Kings Mountain native Cindi Wood, and her team, announce their next pop-up Bible study at Big Red’s Café, 830 E King Street, starting on Thursday, March 9, from 10 a.m. until noon and continuing for seven-weeks. The topic of this Bible study is: The Frazzled Female for such a time as this. After seeing the popularity of pop-up markets, Cindi and her team got the idea to hold seven-week pop-up Bible studies for women and started one in Shelby at Phifer’s Café which will end later this month. See WOOD, Page 4A
Front row, L-R: Sallie Suttle and Libby Blanton. Back row, L-R: Debbie Thompson, Kathy Scott, Cindi Wood, Susan Denton, and Micki Padgett. Photo provided
More objects shot down over US and Canada By Loretta Cozart Three objects were shot down over the US and Canada last week. On Sunday, February 12, an object was flying at 20,000 feet over Lake Huron when it was spotted. On Saturday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said it detected a "radar anomaly" over Havre, Montana, after an aircraft investigation of radar hits failed to locate an object matching the hits.
The Department of Defense believes this to be the same object. Gen. Ryder said, officials could "reasonably" link the object downed that afternoon to the radar signal picked up over Montana based on its flight path and data. The Canadian incident occurred on Saturday, February 11. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a Tweet, “I ordered the take down of an unidentified See SHOT DOWN, Page 5A
Pentagon Press Secretary U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Feb. 10. Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza
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