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Anne Gamble named Memorial Day observance May 27 the Minnie Lou Parker Creech Award recipient at Mountain Rest Cemetery
GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club has named Anne Gamble its Minnie Lou Parker Creech Award recipient. The award is given annually to honor a general clubwoman who has given of her time, talents, interests, organizational efforts, and active participation to render outstanding service through the Federation. The judging criteria is based on accomplishments during the previous calendar year, January 1 to December 31. Anne Gamble actively participates in the GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club and GFWC NC Wendy’s Wildflowers online woman's club. Within the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club, she fulfills various roles on the Executive Board, including past president, Federation Director, Reporter, and Chair of the Education and Libraries CSP. Notably, she oversees the Sallie Southall Cotten
ANNE GAMBLE Scholarship Committee at the local level. Using social media as a strategic tool for local and district clubs, Anne manages the club page, generating engaging posts for events and informative purposes. Her creative and timely updates have significantly enhanced the visibility of fundraisers and club membership.
The City of Kings Mountain invites everyone to Mountain Rest Cemetery on Monday, May 27, for its annual Memorial Day Observance. Scheduled to begin at 10:00 am, United States Navy Veteran and Pastor Tommy Runyon, U.S. Navy, MM1/SS, will lead the observance as the guest speaker. Pastor Runyon served in the United States Navy from 1982-1992 with 6 years of active duty and 4 years on
reserve. He is currently the Pastor of Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. Drew and Sarah Fulton will provide special music.
Harris Funeral Home will provide the memorial wreath created by Flowers by the Falls. Memorial Day is a fed-
eral holiday in the United States that honors and mourns military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. Mountain Rest Cemetery is located at 111 South Dilling Street, Kings Mountain. For more information, call the City of Kings Mountain’s Marketing, Tourism, and Events Department at 704-730-2101 or visit their website at www.KingsMountainEvents.Com.
See GAMBLE, Page 5A
Annexation rezoning hearing on 99.58 acres to be held on May 28 By Loretta Cozart During the March 28 Kings Mountain City Council meeting, a public hearing was held to discuss an annexation rezoning from Suburban Residential (SR) and SU-AU of a 99.58-acre assemblage of parcels along El Bethel Road, Crocker Road, and Shelby Road, with the primary address of 103 E. Bethel Road. The proposed development includes a mixture of open space, commercial space, single-family at-
tached, and single-family detached. Rezoning parcels owned by Royster Oil Company include 71423, 13757, 63195, 13760, 63194, 13759, 13758, 73783, and 11034. Kings Mountain Planning, Zoning, and Land Use Staff, the City Council recommended that this rezoning case be continued until April 30 to allow the Planning and Zoning Board sufficient time to provide a recommendation based on See HEARING, Page 5A
New state law set to speed up building permit process In a significant move aimed at revolutionizing and accelerating the often-arduous process of obtaining building permits in North Carolina, a coalition of legislators, led by Rep. Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, has successfully shepherded a bill (H332) through the state legislature. The bill, which will become law on July 1, introduces tangible deadlines, consequences, and predictability for businesses navigating bureaucratic hurdles. Under the newly enacted
law, North Carolina will implement a stringent 21-day deadline for local governments to review and make decisions on building permit applications. This landmark provision seeks to inject efficiency into the permitting process, ensuring that applicants receive timely responses and can proceed with their projects without undue delay. When local authorities fail to meet the prescribed deadline, applicants will have recourse to a thirdparty reviewer, selected from a pool of qualified code-enforcement officials, professional engineers, or architects. This alternative See LAW, Page 5A
On May 8, Margo Plonk, left, representing Albemarle Lithium presented a check to the Executive Director Tropzie McCluney of the Community Math Academy for $5,000. The purpose of the academy is to help students develop a positive attitude toward math, increase their math skills, and increase their math concepts. (Photo by Loretta Cozart)
Appling selected as Clubwoman with heart Linda Appling from the GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club exemplifies the essence of a dedicated club member. Her unwavering commitment to the organization and its facilities is evident in her active participation in all meetings and events. Linda demonstrates consistent support for Community Service Projects and plays a pivotal role in leading the Civic Engagement and Outreach CSP. Known for her strong work ethic, Linda diligently enhances the clubhouse and elevates the quality of every event, program, or activ-
LINDA APPLING ity. Her selfless dedication shines through as she prioritizes the success of each
undertaking without seeking recognition. Linda remains steadfast in encouraging participation. Attending all possible meetings and activities, Linda wholeheartedly invests herself in every task, ensuring its completion with finesse. Her culinary prowess has proven invaluable to the organization, and her unmatched cooking and baking skills have enriched various occasions. Linda Appling embodies the core values of a true club member through her impartiality, composure, and kindness. She exhibits a wel-
coming demeanor, remembering absent members and extending a warm reception to newcomers within the organization. Linda was recognized at the GFWC NC Convention in Raleigh as the winner of the Kings Mountain Club. The Clubwoman with Heart Award is given annually to a general clubwoman who, by her efforts, provides the “heart” for her club. It is not to be given based on community or club involvement but rather to the person who best exemplifies the words of the Collect for Clubwomen.
WWII Day event at KM Historical Museum Sat. By January Costa KMHM Director
Kings Mountain Historical Museum hosts its World War II Day event this Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the museum grounds. Step back in time into the camps of World War II. Various displays and reenactors will be on site to talk and interact with museum guests about the US Mili-
tary's involvement during the European Theater of Operations. This living history event's main focus will be the Airborne Operations (Parachute Infantry Regiment)
during World War II. Various uniforms, gear, weapons, demolitions and communications equipment will be on display outside on the museum grounds. a Additionally, the Barber House open to the public with WWII cooking demonstrations with Susie Worcester. This event is resented by the 508th Headquarters-Headquarters P.I.R. of the 82nd Airborne Division. Admission is free.
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