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KM man wins $1M City council approves $ Powerball Saturday 65,079,820 budget Toney Peavey of Kings Mountain took a chance on a $2 Powerball ticket and won a $1 million prize in Saturday’s drawing. Peavey bought his lucky Quick Pick ticket from the Circle K on Cleveland Avenue in Kings Mountain. He matched numbers on all five white balls to win $1
million. Peavey claimed his prize Friday at lottery headquarters and, after required federal and state tax withholdings, took home $712,501. Saturday’s Powerball drawing offers a $308 million jackpot, or $160.1 million in cash. The odds of
winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million. Ticket sales from draw games like Powerball make it possible for the lottery to raise $2.5 million a day on average for education. Cleveland County received $28.5 million in grants, using funds raised by the lottery, to help with school
City presents special family events June 15 & 16 On Thursday, June 15, from 1-3 p.m., City of Kings Mountain Special Events welcomes their friend Ross the Balloon Guy, Charlotte’s #1 Balloon Twister, as they bring the National Foam Party Day to Patriots Park featuring music, concessions and loads of FOAM. On Friday, June 16 the City of Kings Mountain will bring Disney's "Into the Woods” to big the big screen at Patriots Park for movie night. Sigmon Theatrical brings the characters to life at 6 p.m. and the movie follows promptly at 7 p.m. Bring your family and friends for these special family summer events.
Ross the Balloon Guy, Charlotte’s #1 Balloon Twister.
By Loretta Cozart
of prayer. The U.S. Congress passed the bill on June 16, 2021, making Juneteenth a federal holiday officially on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in
1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, enslaved people were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. Davidson Alumni Resource Center, Inc is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
KM Crisis Ministry helps those in need By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry (KMCM), an emergency organization sponsored by the Kings Mountain Ministerial Association, helps individuals and families in need in our
On Thursday, June 8, Kings Mountain City Council approved the city manager's proposed FY 2023-2024 budget of $65,079,820, an increase of $11,174,987 from last year during a monthly work session. That budget was explained to the council and the community in detail during their Monday, May 22, meeting at city hall. The proposed budget includes:
• A 5-cent property tax increase. • A 10% increase in water and sewer. • A solid waste fee increases of $2.49. • A stormwater fee increases of $1.50. There were no increases in electricity or natural gas. The new rate of 48 cents is moderate compared with that of other municipalities of comparable size to Kings Mountain that, include Lincolnton: 56 cents, Newton: 54- cents; Morganton: 57-
cents; Albemarle: 64-cents, and Lexington: 65-cents, for an average property tax rate of .59-cents. The budget also includes $1.8 million for paving and road improvements. "Thirty-five streets will be paved throughout the city," Palenick said. "And, $100,000 is included for parks and recreation capital improvements. A five percent wage increase has also been set aside for city employees included in the budget." See BUDGET, Page 5A
Fireworks over downtown.
KM’s Juneteenth celebration June 24 Juneteenth, Freedom Day, sponsored by The Davidson Association, and co-sponsored by City of Kings Mountain and Mauney Memorial Library, is Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Deal Street Walking Track at 211 N Cleveland Ave in Kings Mountain. Activities during the event include face painting, music, dancing, storyboarding, horse club, and a puppet show. They also have a prayer tent for those in need
By Loretta Cozart
community. With rising inflation resulting in greater needs locally, the ministry is asking the community for help. In 2021, KMCM helped
2133 people with food. That is roughly 25 percent of all the people living in Kings Mountain. The organization helps families with See CRISIS, Page 5A
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City of KM Revolutionary 4th event scheduled for July 1 Mark your calendar now for City of Kings Mountain’s Revolutionary 4th, being commemorated on Saturday July 1 at Patriots Park, 220 S. Railroad Avenue, at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
The event includes music, food, inflatables, games for the kids, and fireworks and everyone is invited to join in the celebration. Music features Charlotte’s own New Local
at 6:30 p.m., as well as DJ Eric Bowman and DJ Tony Cutlass. Check City of Kings Mountain Special Events’ Facebook page for more information.
Potato Project seeks help feed needy of Cleveland Co. By Loretta Cozart The fourteenth year of the Cleveland County Potato Project is nearing its mid-point, so the Herald checked in with Doug Sharp (co-founder of the Potato Project) on the progress. Below is what he shared: White potatoes were planted in late March and will be ready for harvest in a couple of weeks. White potatoes were planted in partnership with Travis Mangum Associates, North Shelby School, and local Civitan Clubs. Mangum Associates have pretty much cared for this planting. Sweet potato responsibility has shifted toward Norman Sellers and a group of people who share a passion for feeding people.
These are long-time growers of agricultural products, All had occupations, but are mostly retired. Their zeal to be good stewards led them to the Potato Project. For the first time since the pandemic, assistance is coming from the Baptist Work Camp in Shelby. Use of these volunteers will help reduce the cost of labor, but volunteers are still needed, and wanted. Deer have become a growing threat to the Potato Projects’ sweet potatoes. Last year two sites were completely wiped out by these creatures. Dogs from a nearby residence prevented a total wash out. If anyone knows a barking
dog that would like to live in a sweet potato patch for the next three months, the help would be appreciated. Doug shared, “We always need contributions. If you would like to contribute, you may do so by mailing a check to Doug Sharp, 107 Quail Hollow Drive, Kings Mtn, 28086, NC. Be assured that all monies will be used to feed needy people in Cleveland County.”
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