Letter to the Editor
Be prepared before you vote
Elections are approaching and as a Bible-believing Christian I'm having to do some serious study and thinking in order for my vote to be for the glory of God. "Sitting this one out," in spite of our painfully inadequate candidates is not an option, because...
Field needs cleaning up
I live on the 200 block of Lineberger Street. Right across from my house is a field overgrown with weeds and grass. I've called the building inspector's office three times about getting something done, but I haven't heard from them yet. I think whoever...
Linebergers explain changes
Lineberger's Killdeer Farm in Kings Mountain was purchased by Ervin Lineberger from his brother, Harold Lineberger, in 1982. Ervin left a 19-year career in community college teaching and administration to return to his farming roots. Together with wife,...
Spare trees from mangling
Is anyone else concerned about the assault on the trees of Shelby lately? Large 50 to 100+ year old oak trees have been mangled or mowed down in some of our oldest neighborhoods. The buzz of chain saws has been deafening. The leaders of our fair city...
Be proud of the Joint Academy
As a recent patient of the Joint Academy, I want Cleveland County to be aware of and proud of this marvelous unit. Nine years ago I had to have a right hip replaced and this fine unit was not available so I went to the Joint Camp at Rowan County Hospital...
Grieving loss at Chimney Rock
I'm very shaky after reading of the terrible tragedy of Chimney Rock where a 2-year old fell and died. I have two great-grandsons, age 2. I hope and pray that their mothers will instinctly know when their (our) little ones are in a dangerous situation...
Brooks Piercy a true servant
Our community lost a great leader last week with the passing of Brooks Piercy. At 93 years old, Brooks was revered by his friends, neighbors and his former students. Yes, former students. In the last few years of his life he was looked after by people...
Where is lottery money going?
Ever bought a lottery ticket? This article is all about the proposed sin tax for cigarette and alcohol purchases - 5 cents per can and 50 cents per pack purchased. This is being proposed by the state of North Carolina's governor. This increased...
Kids should choose career they like
Are the majority of your personal decisions ultimately based on money? What clothes you wear, what you eat, and where you live are definitely affected by your income. Current gas prices also dictate what you can drive and how far. Our society tends to...
Thanks for helping fifth-graders
I am writing this letter on behalf of the elementary school counselors who are employed at schools in Cleveland County with fifth-grade students. These are the counselors at Boiling Springs, Casar, Elizabeth, Fallston, Kings Mountain Intermediate, Marion,...
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