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Downtown KM comes alive this Saturday, June 15
Special Occasion dresses are available in various styles and sizes. (Photo by Loretta Cozart)
Nena’s Fashion Boutique grand opening Saturday By Loretta Cozart KM Forward announces the grand opening of Nena’s Fashion Boutique at 219 S. Battleground Avenue in downtown Kings Mountain on Saturday, June 15, at noon. The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting this Saturday. Maria Vasquez, along with husband Kevin Ulloa,
and daughter Sindy Ulloa, invite everyone to attend the event. “I am really excited to open the store for our community,” Maria said. “I encourage them to visit our store and look at the inventory. More clothing is on the way and will be arriving soon.” Nena’s Fashion Boutique offers formal and See NENA’S, Page 8A
Kings Mountain will come alive on Saturday, June 15 with hours of shopping, music, fun, and foam. Look for the following events to take place in your downtown: • 8:00 am-12:00 pm - Foothills Farmer’s Market-125 South Battleground Avenue • 10:00 am-5:00 pm - KM Pop-Up Artisan Market-Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue • 10:00 am - KM Historical Downtown Walking Tour-301 N. Piedmont Avenue-(Registration required @mauneylibrary.org) • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm-National Foam Party Day- Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue For additional information call 704-734-0333 or visit www.cityofkm.com.
Be sure to visit KM Farmers’ Market for fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty items.
Bring the kiddos to Patriots Park to play in the foam for National Foam Day, Saturday from Snacks will be available for purchase at Patriots Park. noon to 2 p.m. Photos provided
Catawba Two Kings Casino groundbreaking last Friday By Loretta Cozart
Sherra Miller and Susan Mosk buy flowers at the market.
Kings Mountain Farmer’s Market Ribbon Cutting By Loretta Cozart Kings Mountain Farmers’ Market, the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce, and The Davidson Association held a ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 8, at the new KM Marketplace parking lot at 125 S
Battleground Avenue. This year, the KM Farmers Market, in association with the Davidson Association, is proud to partner with the Patrick Senior Center and Albemarle Corporation to support seniors. On the first Saturday of each month, they host Senior Day, a special event where the Patrick Center will provide
The Catawba Two Kings Casino held its official groundbreaking, or MANUU HAR HE WE, which in the Catawba language means “We intend to dig the earth,” at 538 Kings Mountain Blvd. in Kings Mountain on Friday, June 7. Kathy George, President of the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority, welcomed guests and local dignitaries, saying, “What a great day to have you all join us, and what great weather we have. So, thank you to all who dialed that in today. “A special thank you to our tribal elders, the entire Catawba Nation citizens, the Executive Committee leadership, and the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority Board leaders. In addition, thank you to all of the tribal members who have come before us to pave the way for today, tomorrow, and future generations to come. transportation for seniors to the market. Albemarle will offer vouchers for seniors to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables to show our commitment to the health and well-being of our senior community members. Shoppers can also use their SNAP/EBT cards at Kings Mountain Farmers’ Market each week. Using See RIBBON, Page 8A
CASINO GROUNDBREAKING – Chief Brian Harris, in the red vest, with Assistant Chief Leach to his left. See more photos on page 5A. (Photos by Loretta Cozart) She added, “Also, thank you to all of our partners, vendors, and government officials who are with us today or have stood by us throughout the last few years to get us to today. I'd also like to thank our distinguished speakers, who will share a few words with us to help memorialize the day. “Last but certainly not least, I want to thank all of the team members of the See CASINO, Page 5A
Artist’s Rendering of Catawba Two Kings Casino's interior.
The Davidson Association members cut the ribbon for the 2024 Kings Mountain Farmers’ Market. Photos by Christine Cribb
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