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Volume 136 • Issue 14
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Legion breakfast for City of KM Needs YOU! Veterans, Sat., April 6 American Legion Post 155 invites all veterans for a free Veteran’s Breakfast on Saturday, April 6, from 9 am to 11 am at the Otis D. Green Post home on East Gold Street.
Breakfast includes madeto-order eggs, bacon, liver mush, gravy, grits, biscuits, toast, coffee, and juice. All veterans are invited to this free breakfast on the first Saturday of every month. Others are welcome to attend for a small donation that will help fund future breakfasts.
Auditions for Liberty Mountain April 6 and 7 Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. Founding Sponsors Gilbert and Jancy Patrick, and Presenting Sponsor Albemarle announce upcoming auditions for Liberty Mountain – The Revolutionary Drama. Director Jeremy Trent Homesley and Assistant Director Ashley DeMar urge everyone interested to come join the fun of participating in the production of this historical drama by playwright Robert Inman. Liberty Mountain depicts the dramatic events leading up to the October 7th, 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain. It brings to life the story of the Carolina Backcountry patriots, who with their victory helped secure our nation’s liberty. The indoor drama features immersive action, music, epic battles, an special effects. The cast and crew of approximately 35 has onstage and behind the scenes opportunities for actors of all ages. Actors and technicians receive a salary for the seven-week commitment
Did you know that as a City of Kings Mountain citizen, you are eligible to participate in YOUR local government? The city offers many opportunities for you to be involved by serving on our advisory boards and commissions. This is a great way for citizens to be involved in decisions that may directly impact them and their community. Serving also allows you to contribute your special expertise or training to the public process. Being a member of an advisory board
gives citizens the unique opportunity to serve their community and positively impact their local government. Here is a complete listing of the City’s boards and commissions: • Planning and Zoning Board • John H. Moss Reservoir Commission • Mauney Memorial Library Board of Trustees • Patrick Senior Center Advisory Board • Kings Mountain ABC Board • Kings Mountain Tourism Development Authority • Kings Mountain Transportation Committee
Currently, there are vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Board for one resident of the Cleveland County ETJ and one for Gaston County ETJ. These seats are open for application through the County in which you reside and are appointed by the county’s Board of Commissioners. Individuals appointed to serve on behalf of the ETJ are also appointed to the City’s Board of Adjustment. We encourage you to take this opportunity to serve your community. Please contact the City Clerk at 704734-0333 for information on how to apply. For more information about the various boards,
meeting times, and vacancies, and to apply, please visit the City’s website at www. cityofkm.com. You may also pick up an application in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall. Applications are retained in an application pool and reviewed as vacancies occur. Remember, terms for each board are staggered, so if there is not currently a vacancy on the board to which you have applied, there will be in the near future. Your application is a step towards a brighter future for our community.
Joy Performance Center addition continues By Loretta Cozart from late August thru early October. Performances are each weekend beginning September 13th, 2024 and ending October 6th, 2024. More specifics at www.libertymountaindrama.com Audition dates are Saturday, April 6th and Sunday, April 7th at 3:00 PM at the Joy Theatre, 202 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC. There are opportunities for lead and supporting actors, ensemble, musicians, backstage, and technical positions. There are roles for 5-10 women, 15-20 men, 5-10 pre-teen aged actors. Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Inc. is a volunteer based, 501c3 tax-exempt community theater. It owns and operates the Joy Theatre and the Liberty Mountain Garden.
Construction of the restroom addition to the Joy Performance Center, located on Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain, is underway. A doorway has been created from the former women's restroom, which will allow access to the new ADA-compliant men's and women's restrooms. These facilities will also be accessible from the garden during outdoor events. Although there isn't a specific completion date set, progress is being made. (Right) The restroom addition to the Joy Performance Theater is moving right along. Photo by Loretta Cozart
Scenes from the 2024 Gateway Trail Bear Run 5K and 10 Miler By Loretta Cozart
KM Earth Day to be held April 20 By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain’s Earth Day at the Gateway Trail will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The highlight of the event will be a butterfly release, but other fun activities for the family are available, including a petting zoo, live encampments, upcycle artisans, woodworking, a music jamboree, and more! Bright Star Touring Theater presents Gus Goes Green: A STEM
Adventure. The Dinos are coming back in a Dino Encounter by Ross. For event updates, visit kingsmountainevents.com or call 704-730-2101. This year’s event sponsors include the City of Kings Mountain, Albemarle, and Kings Mountain Tourism and Development Authority.
The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Bear Run 5K and 10 Miler was held on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The weather was cool and rainy but that didn’t curb the enthusiasm of the dedicated supporters. This was the largest year ever with a total of 200 registered runners. 132 runners participated in the 5K and 68 participated in the 10 Miler. Following several requests from previous Gateway Trail runners, the Gateway Trail Board decided to mix things up a bit this year. The 5K started at 8:30am, and the 10 Miler started at 9:15am. This change provided a new challenge. By separating the start times, runners had the option of running both races and completing a half marathon. 19 runners took advantage of this opportunity! Caleb Overman,
Runners of all ages participated in the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail Runs. Photo by Doug Satterfield 18-years-old from Ellenboro, NC was the fastest male overall in the 5K with a time of 19:32:53. This time was closely followed by 42-year-old Chad Lenox from Mount Holly, NC and 41-year-old Wesley Gurley of Marion, NC, with times of 19:47:15 and 20:00:26
respectively. Wendy Koeck, 52 years old from York, SC, was the fastest female overall in the 5K with a time of 25:58:00. Her time was followed by E. Hollifield of Cherryville, NC with a time of 26:09:86 and A. Shelton of Kings Mountain, NC with
a time of 27:25:58. Troy Lee, 37 years old from Charlotte, NC, was the fastest overall male in the 10 Miler with a time of 1:07:13. Chad Lenox, 42-years-old, from Mount Holly, NC, followed in 2nd place with a time of See RUN, Page 8A
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