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Rain washed out the city’s celebration festivities By Loretta Cozart The best-laid plans of mice, men… women, and the City of Kings Mountain’s staff, who showed remarkable determination to see the 150th Birthday Bash through to fruition but couldn’t defeat the weather last Saturday as bands of rain fell persistently throughout the day. Despite the disappointment of the event's cancellation, it's important to remember the resilience of our community. Mother Nature may have had the upper hand, but our spirit remains undeterred. This was a sad turn after almost a year of planning by the city’s staff and community partners to commemorate the town's 150th birthday. On the Kings Mountain Tourism and Events Facebook page, a neighbor asked when the event
would be rescheduled. The reply explained that it could not be rescheduled because vendors and musicians plan their work a year in advance. Remember that Kings Mountain’s sesquicentennial is not just a one-day event that happens and then disappears—the actual birthday officially occurred on February 11. Like Disney, Kings Mountain can continue celebrating its birthday at every event throughout the year, ensuring the community's ongoing engagement and celebration Happy Birthday, Kings Mountain! Here are the remaining ways to celebrate and honor those who worked to build our community. • Memorial Day Observance: May 27, 10 a.m. at Mt. Rest Cemetery: This tribute to those in the
Judy Ford strolls by to greet vendors in the rain. Armed Forces who gave their lives defending our freedom will be observed at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Veterans and families are invited to the obser-
vance and wreath-laying ceremony. These aren’t just names; they were citizens who, like us, also loved this community. • Revolutionary Fourth:
July 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Deal Street Park Walking Track. What better way to celebrate our nation and city’s birthday than by enjoying the largest fire-
works show between Charlotte and Asheville? • National Night Out: August 6, at 6 p.m. in Patriots Park. Stop by Patriots See RAIN, Page 5A
Woman's Club Spring Vendor Fair May 11
KM National Day of Prayer
GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman’s Club will hold their Spring Vendor Fair, BBQ, and bake sale on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clubhouse at 108 E. Mountain Street in Kings Mountain. The event will feature a bake sale, arts and crafts,
On May 3, at noon, citizens, leaders, and ministers from across the area gathered to pray for our nation, service men and women, city officers and officials, local businesses, first responders, teachers and schools, and churches and their leaders.
handmade goods, and unique gifts from community artisans. This annual event is a fundraiser to support their worthwhile projects that benefit the community. Don't miss out on the club’s delicious BBQ plates, available for just $12, but only while supplies last!
New Jobs coming to Lincoln County Lincoln County is experiencing strong job growth and corporate investment as it welcomes new leading manufacturers to the area. The North Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Green New Energy Materials, Inc., an experienced manufacturer of a key component used in lithium-ion batteries, will establish its first manufacturing operation in the United States in Lincoln County, creating 545 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced last week. The company will invest $140 million in the community of Denver, North Carolina. “North Carolina’s momentum in clean energy economy grows stronger every day, bringing great manufacturing jobs that will put money in the pockets of families in Lincoln County and all across the state,” said Governor Cooper. “This investment is yet another example of the eco-
nomic prosperity that clean energy can bring to our communities.” Green New Energy Materials (GNEM), with strategic partners such as LG, Samsung, SKI, AESC and Northvolt, manufactures battery separator products for the lithium-ion battery industry. The company specializes in research and development, manufacturing, and sales of these important battery components, widely used in electric vehicles, energy storage, electric tools, and other industrial applications. The company’s new facility in Lincoln County will be its first in the United States and will manufacture these battery separator components to supply customers across North America. “We would like to thank the strong and unwavering support from the State of North Carolina and Lincoln County for our project.” said Jay Zhu, General Manager for Green New Energy Materials. “The United States has always been a key component of GNEM’s strategic plan of See JOBS, Page 5A
By Loretta Cozart
(Right) City staff and citizens take a moment of their day to remember others and pray for them. See more photos on page 4A. Photo by Loretta Cozart
The Wild Cholla holds soft opening downtown By Loretta Cozart The Wild Cholla, at 213 S. Battleground Ave. in Kings Mountain, held a soft opening Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Shoppers enjoyed a pleasant shopping experience in the beautifully remodeled building that once belonged to W.A. Mauney. The shop boasts of a unique blend of Western and fashion themes. A striking sculpture of a bull's head above the wine bar is a definite eye-catcher. The store is well-lit and spacious, with beautiful flooring and fixtures that perfectly match the overall theme. During The Wild Cholla’s soft opening, shoppers had a wide array of items for sale, including wom-
Camisoles and accessories can be seen by passersby. See more photos on page 4A en’s regular and plus-sized clothing, shoes, boots, tops, sweaters, tees, accessories, blouses, jeans, pants, out-
erwear, cropped tees, and men’s shirts and hats. If all goes as expected, The Wild Cholla antic-
ipates an official opening with a ribbon cutting during the second week of June.
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