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NC BeachBlast Festival August 17 The City of Kings Mountain is bringing the Beach back to downtown for the 25th time, as the NC BeachBlast Festival comes to Patriots Park. Presented by Yates Construction and Metcon, the 25th annual NC BeachBlast Festival blasts off Saturday, August 17, at Noon. Enjoy a full day of
music and family fun with DJs Johnny B and Eric Bowman and three of the hottest Carolina Beach Music bands in the Southeast—The Tonez at Noon, Blackwater Band at 3:30 p.m., and headliner The Voltage Brothers sponsored by Carolina Power Partners at 6:30 p.m. Vendors will be on hand with great food and beverages, and festival goers can shop till they drop on the Boardwalk Vendor Row,
which has over 50 vendors! There is fun for the whole family – with inflatables, games, the Kids’ Pavilion sponsored by Clearwater Paper, the all-new Pirate Port sponsored by Southeastern Container, the Rotary Splash Pad, watermelon eating, swashbuckling pirates, the big Beach Ball Drop sponsored by Sun-Drop, and the second annual BeachBlast Golf Cart Parade. To register for the golf cart parade, please call 704-730-2101. For more information go to kingsmountainevents.com/nc-beachblast-festival. BLACKWATER BAND (See more photos on page 5A)
THE TONEZ
THE VOLTAGE BROTHERS
Adventure awaits young, and young at heart at NC BeachBlast Festival ROSES HAS REOPENED at 1314 Shelby Rd, Kings Mountain, after being closed for the last five months due to a fire in February that was considered suspicious by both the Kings Mountain Fire Department and the Cleveland County Fire Marshal’s office. The store is currently hiring, as indicated by signage. Photo by Loretta Cozart
Paddy & Mick’s Irish Pub ribbon cutting KM Forward held the ribbon cutting for Paddy & Mick’s Irish Pub on Saturday, July 27, at noon at 212 S. Railroad Avenue in Kings Mountain. Director Loretta Cozart welcomed the new business to Kings Mountain, saying, “Bringing businesses such as this, that are a draw for downtown, not just on weekends but throughout the week, is important for the town’s economic growth.” Paddy & Mick’s Irish Pub is the sixth new business in downtown Kings Mountain this year. Managing Partner Ronnie Grigg, said, “We just want this to be a drama-free place where people can come in and relax. A place where you can sit down, enjoy a drink
Ahoy, Me Hearties! Swashbuckling and singing pirates are on their way to the NC BeachBlast Festival, on Saturday, August 17th. Pirate Port, an immersive pirate adventure created by the Shadow Players, brings swashbuckling swordfights to Patriots Park. The Motley Tones, a group of singing pirates, will also perform hearty tunes. Inflatables, balloon artists, face painting, and a caricature artist will liven up the fun. Pop-up characters will also be seen throughout the festival. Say hi to old friends Fin, Gill, and Ollie the Octopus! Pirate Port is brought to you by our friends at South-
The Motley Tones, a group of singing pirates, will perform at this year’s festival. (Photo by City of KM) eastern Container. The 2024 NC BeachBlast Festival will begin at noon on
Saturday, August 17th. Pirate Port will open at Noon and close at 6 pm.
National Night Out August 6 Paddy & Mick’s Irish Pub’s ribbon cutting last Saturday. Photo by Paddy & Mick’s and friendship, and then go home safely. We invite everybody to visit. We have live entertainment many days we are open, and we hope ev-
erybody will be happy while they are here.” Jim Champion added, saying, “Welcome to the block!”
The City of Kings Mountain invites you to join them for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6. Located at Patriots Park, this fun-filled evening event starts at 6:00 p.m. and is a great opportunity to strengthen community bonds and meet our local heroes.
Sponsored by Albermarle and the Kings Mountain Police Department, this event has exciting activities planned for all ages. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with neighbors and enjoy a night of community spirit.
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