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A drone shot captures an aerial photo from above.
The City throws a spectacular July 4th event By Loretta Cozart The City of Kings Mountain’s Tourism and Events did another awesome job putting on the Revolutionary 4th fireworks show at Deal Street Walking Track starting at 6 p.m. A special Lock Norman Pipe Band performance got everyone in a celebratory mood. Early in the event, DJ Drew Fulton kept the crowd engaged by spinning tunes and making announcements. Dance troupes performed. Inflatable slides and games kept the younger children entertained, along with bounce houses, face painting, balloon twisting, and caricature artists. Everyone enjoyed food from local vendors. Actors from Liberty Mountain performed a scene
from the Battle of Kings Mountain, giving everyone a glimpse into the past when the ancestors of many residents played their role in “turning the tide of success and winning for us our seal of Independence,” as Thomas Jefferson credited the battle. Kings Mountain’s fireworks show is the largest display between Asheville and Charlotte and historically draws crowds from across the region to the city. Marketing, Tourism, and Special Events Manager Susan Mosk shared, “This was a team effort involving team members from many departments across the city. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Revolutionary 4th such a wonderful event!”
Smiles share the joy of the day.
All-American girl. Photos by BloomBugPhotography
Mrs. Margie Lindsay Cole celebrates 100 years of life It is customary to celebrate milestone birthdays and the Cole Family recognizes the life of their mother, a long-time citizen of Kings Mountain. Mrs. Margie Cole will celebrate her 100th birthday on July 13, 2024, an occasion met with much joy and gratitude. Mrs. Margie Cole is the eldest of seven children born in North Carolina to John and Grace Lindsay. She graduated from Davidson High School on June 3, 1942. In her early years after graduation, she went to Philadelphia to work to assist with tuition to help put her siblings through college. She returned to North Carolina and continued to work various jobs. She worked at North E l e mentary
School and Duplex International Kings Mountain before retiring to stay home to keep her grandchildren. Mrs. Margie Cole joined in holy matrimony with Mr. Otis Cole. They had 72 wonderful years of marriage before his passing. To their union, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Cole have seven children and their spouses: Grace Setzer, deceased; Otis B. Cole, deceased (Joanne); Gladys Byers (Ronnie); Karen Houze (Billy); Shelia McClain (Terry); and Lindsay Green (Phillip). She has 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Margie Cole accepted Christ at a young age and worked diligently at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, Sunday school teacher, the Rena Burris See COLE, Page 5A
An amazing shot as fireworks explode over Deal Street Park. See more photos on page 8A.
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Mrs. Margie Lindsay Cole celebrates 100 years of life as her family shares the good news with the community.
In 1780, our Patriot forefathers answered the call to come together to secure the birth and freedom of our nation at the Battle of Kings Mountain. This October 7th battle changed the course of the war in favor of the Patriots! Liberty Mountain, The Revolutionary Drama, has been bringing this story to the Joy since 2014. The tenth-season tickets are on sale and can be
purchased at www.libertymountaindrama.com or www.kmlt.org. Group rates and VIP Packages are also available. For questions about these rates and other See TICKETS, Page 5A
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