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Volume 136 • Issue 29
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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CRAVE Hot Dogs & Barbecue opened Saturday CRAVE Hot Dogs & Barbecue (Crave) opened its doors to the public in a much-anticipated event on Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m. A crowd, standing shoulder-to-shoulder, gathered outside, and the first 100 guests received a free hot dog. Crave serves Hot Dogs, Barbecue, Sandwiches, and more. The owners invited the community to come out for a day filled with kids' fun, a DJ, ax throwing, raffle prizes, and drinks. On Friday at noon, KM Forward held its ribbon cutting for Crave. Business and community members welcomed the town’s newest restaurant, and friends and family looked on. KM Forward Director Loretta Cozart thanked everyone for welcoming restaurant owners Chris Catania and his father, John Arcuri, to downtown Kings Mountain.
Chris thanked everyone for coming out, saying, “This restaurant is our family’s dream come true,” as he wiped away a tear and cut the ribbon. A unique feature at Crave is its beer wall where customers can purchase a variety of beers and serve themselves. Kings Mountain is one of eight Crave locations currently offering Axe throwing. Customers can reserve a lane while grabbing a bite to eat or can order in advance online. This activity is perfect for parties, date nights, company events, or just perfecting your throw. Crave is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 222 S. Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain. It is located in what was once Plonk Brothers Store. The restaurant occupies the first floor, and apartments will soon be available upstairs.
Pictured: L-R: Chris Catania (with scissors), Sally and Bob Arcuri stand with staff of the new Crave Hot Dogs & Barbecue for their ribbon cutting on July 12. (See photo on page 5A) Photo by Susan Mosk
Help Stuff the Classroom Wine Collective opening T h e City of Kings Mountain has partnered w i t h United Way of Cleveland County to collect school supplies for the upcoming school year. Items will be collected until August 5. When supplies run out, teachers feel stressed about stocking their classrooms. The city also wants to ensure that no student feels embarrassed or worried if their family cannot afford the necessary supplies. You can be part of the solution! A donation box has
been placed inside City Hall, next to the main staircase. You can drop off items Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Skillet is also collecting donations. By supporting the Stuff the Classroom project, you can help our teachers and students start off the school year with less stress. What is being collected: • Pencils • Disinfectant wipes/spray • Ziplock bags (all sizes) • Crayola Crayons • Glue sticks • Crayola markers • Construction paper • Crayola colored pencils • Air fresheners • Hand sanitizer • Notebook paper
• Copy paper • Whiteboard markers • Composition notebooks • Pencil pouches • Rollers • Sticky notes • Tape • Block erasers • Scissors • Earbuds Other county collections sites include Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce, Pink Paradise, Sharonview Credit Union, Greenbrook Designs, and Boiling Springs Town Hall. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, visit www.uwcleveco.org.
Home sites in Cottages at Clovis Point now on sale By Loretta Cozart Parcels of land in Cottages at Clovis Point development have now been listed. The 29.77-acre property on Kings Mountain Blvd. was pitched to the city in 2021 by the R. Dean Harrell Company from Matthews, NC. The cottage-style homes will be located on Kings Mountain Blvd, approximately 1.5 miles from Catawba Two Kings Casino, and across from the Intermediate School. The listing describes the
KM location in late August By Loretta Cozart During the last week of August, Mary Montalvo will open a new location at 214 S. Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain. The small space will be cozy and decorated in mid-century décor. The focus of this location will be wine by the glass and flights. The Wine Collective in Shelby opened earlier this year, with sommelier Mary Montalvo turning her passion into a successful wine career. She is the visionary behind Wine Collective and the founder of The Wine Academy. Mary has a wealth of wine education and experience under her belt, including being a certified WSET Educator and holding numerous wine and spirits certifications. Mary also holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico and a master’s degree in public relations and journalism from Florida International University. She has worked in the marketing and public relations teams of companies such as Bacardi Corporation and Mountain Brook Vineyards. At Mountain Brook Vineyards, she also served as their wine club director in charge of more than 700 members. Mary is also a travel enthusiast, offering guided tours of the regions she loves. She's passionate about making wine easy, fun, and educational for everyone. She holds the following accreditations: WSET Diploma Candidate, WSET Certified
Sommelier Mary Montalvo turning her passion into a successful wine career. Educator, WSET Level 2 in Spirits, Spanish Wine Scholar Certified, Certified Rioja Wine Educator, IWSPrep, CMS, and Certified Beer Server. At Wine Collective, Mary is in charge of the wine club, wine bar, wine program, marketing, branding, and social media aspects of the company, as well as wine education and consulting.
Homes in Cottages at Clovis Point will look similar to this. Photo by R. Dean Harrell development as an age-restricted (51+) community that “has successfully gone through the rezoning process to allow for 80 single-family units. The site is well located to allow for expedited access to the local retail and attractions of Kings Mountain and
Charlotte via I-85.” Homes in this development will be approximately 2,000 square feet, managed by an HOA, and will provide 10 acres of land for amenities such as walking trails, dog parks, workout spaces, and outdoor grills.
The Plat Map for Cottages at Clovis Point shows 80 homesites, walking trails, and retaining ponds.
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