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Peggy Ann Bingham Costner, affectionately known as Nanny, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House, at the age of 92. Born on May 28, 1932, in Cleveland County, Peggy's life was characterized by her loving nature, gentle spirit, and unwavering faith.

James Eric Lamb, known affectionately as Rick to his friends and family, passed away on November 30, 2024, at the age of 51.

Martha Houser Sain, 84, of Vale, loving wife of the late Kenneth Farrell Sain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Mrs. Patsy Joyce Crane Pittman, age 91 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by her family.

It's time to ring in the holiday season and this year there is no better place to celebrate than in Downtown Kings Mountain with a Christmas Kings Mountain Festival featuring amazing Christmas lights, interactive experiences, and free festive fun for the entire family.

The Cleveland County Choral Society will hold their Christmas Concert "The Spirit of Christmas" on Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 pm at Central United Methodist Church.

Raymond Keith Gore, 76, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on November 30, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Joyce Ann Ratley, 76, of Lawndale, NC, passed away on November 28, 2024 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Mary "Nicole" Ogle Barkley, age 41, of Cherryville, met her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Atrium Cabarrus.

Bonnie Walker Willis, 83, of Valleydale Drive, Casar passed away on November 26, 2024 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

Olive Marie Oesch went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, the 25th of November, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Joe Verlin Mead, 88, was born March 20, 1936, to the late Plato Verlin Mead and late Monta Lula Richards Mead in Casar, NC, as the third child and first son of eleven children passed on November 26, 2024, after a long period of illness.

Regina "Gina" Keough Hutto, 63, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on November 21, 2024 at her home,

Kelly Annette Mode, age 56, of Chesnee, SC, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Peachtree Center in Gaffney, S.C.

Billie Mabry Tedder, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 25, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Erlinda Judson, age 81, of Forest City, formerly of Charlotte, NC and Ontario, Canada, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Willow Ridge Health and Rehabilitation.

Jodi Michelle Pierce, age 51, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Melanie Nicole Few, a cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at home on November 20, 2024, at the age of 51.

Michael Eugene Richard, 62, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at his home in Kings Mountain, NC.

Marcene Huss Blackburn Wright, 90, of Vale passed away on November 22, 2024 at her residence.

Judy Irene Davis White, age 79, of Crouse, passed away November 21, 2024, at her home.

Patcy Gaile Sturgeon Sisk, 39, passed away on November 19, 2024 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Barbara Blanton Hendrick passed away after a long battle with cancer at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Billy Dean Pendley, known affectionately as Billy to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, in Lincoln County.

It's that time of year again! The RED KETTLE time of year, that is...
The famous red kettles and those who staunchly volunteer to crew them every year, are out in force this season, collecting funds for those who are in need and for whom said collected funds mean SO much, so far as having a Christmas is concerned.