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rT Puy eawean ve PRIMARY From Page 1-A and Gale Kirk, the only female candidate, 1,261. All the challengers were newcomers to politics with the exception of Goforth who had served previously on the board. Some Kings Mountain residents at the polls Tuesday said it was time for a change. Others said they thought the incumbents did a good job. One vot- er at the East Kings Mountain precinct said he didn't know who to vote for. " I guess we'll just be marking a donkey or an elephant place on the ballot," he said. Another said he thought voters would see the greatest change at the local, state and federal levels than ever before in the history of the country. In the Cleveland County Register of Deeds race, incumbent Doris Borders beat challenger Ronald Jordan. Borders, 65, was appointed by the county commissioners in 1985 to fill an unexpired term and HARRIS From Page 1-A made up of Rutherford and most of Cleveland County. Harris represented Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland, and Rutherford Counties until 1990, when he and fel- low Democratic Senator Marshall Rauch lost their seats to Republicans. "I appreciate the fine support I received on Tuesday and I look forward to the general election in November," said Harris. At KM's four boxes, Harris led Scism 1,055 to 267. In Cleveland County Harris received 4,835 to Scism's 2,211. In Rutherford County Harris received 2,849 to Scism's 1,539. Davis led the GOP primary against Dick Hoagland, also of Rutherford County, campaigning for a wide range platform of issues, from prison re- 7 was clected to the post in 1988. She received 6,300 votes and Jordan received 2,431. She is unopposed for election in November. Cleveland County citizens went with the Primary winners Democrat Jim Hunt and Republican Jim Gardner in the governor's race and supported former Charlotte Mayor Suc Myrick in her defeat for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate against Lauch Faircloth. The Cleveland totals were: Myrick, 767; Faircloth, 742. Clevelanders gave Hunt 4,479 votes in his comeback political victory against state attorney general Lacy Thornburg who received 4,344. Hunt, who seeks to become a third term gov- ernor of the state, won big in the statewide race and faces Republican Jim Gardner, who also ran big in Cleveland County and was a landslide winner statewide for the GOP nomination. It came as no surprise to pollwatchers that GOP President Bush and Democrat Bill Clinton led the choices for President with "no preference” running second. Clevelanders also went with the state choice of nominees in the Lieutenant Governor's races and helped oust the incumbent commissioner of labor. Voter turnout was 28%. form to stimulating business through tax cuts In neighboring Gaston County, businessman David Hoyle won this year's most hotly contested Democratic nomination for the state Senate District 25 seat beating former state legislator Carl Stewart and Senator James Forrester won the GOP Primary for a Senate seat in the newly carved district 39. Hoyle piled up a lead in Gaston County that Stewart could not overcome in the other two counties in the district. Hoyle will face Republican Jonathan Rhyne of Lincolnton, House minority leader, in November for the District 25 seat. Forrester faces Jeff Thomas of Belmont, a political newcomer who had no oppo- sition in the Democratic Primary, on Nov. 3. In neighboring Gaston county, voters made good on preelection predictions and ousted incumbents on city council and the county commission with only Mayor Jick Garland and councilwoman Barbara Galloway keeping their seats. Until 1990, the county commission had been 6-1 Republican. Democrats picked up two seats this year. CULVERT From Page 1-A come, unsafe with a larger concrete culvert. Howard said that workers started on the project last Monday and fin- ished it up this week. An emergen- POLICE From Page 1-A after the officers subdued the sus- pect. The Kings Mountain Fire ~ Department light truck was called 1 to assist the investigation. RUN From Page 1-A "A lot of families are entering," she said, "and we think that is great. The adults can enter the 5K and 10K runs and the smaller chil- dren can enter the fun run. This will be good, family entertain- ment.” Mrs. Alexander said Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other organizations will be on hand to help with the cy situation developed, he said, when the city water line collapsed and the city had to reroute it to ac- commodate the new box culvert, resulting in loss of water to some Waco Road residents and to Spectrum. "We appreciate everyone's pa- tience as these repairs were made," said Howard. Other officers on the scene were Sgt. Houston Corn, Ptl. Benny Melvin, Ptl. Billy Fredell, Ptl. Lisa Capps, Ptl. Melvin Proctor, Ptl. Wayne Thomas, Lt. Richard Reynolds, all of the King Mountain Police Department, and Sgt. Mike Brown of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department. event. Mrs. Alexander praised Southern Bell for sponsoring the event and asks any other business- es or groups willing to help in sponsoring events to call Lucille Williams at the Chamber of Commerce (739-4755). “Southern Bell has always been very good to Kings Mountain," Mrs. Alexander said. "They partici- pate in all of our Chamber-spon- sored events and have helped us with After Hours. You can always depend on them." 500 Installation from Jones Intercable Offer Ends May 19th So Call Today! in ile $000003000000000000000000000000000000 $0000000000000000000000000000 JONES INTERC CABLE, 900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 ©000000000000000 S000cb00000000000000000s00s0ssssansss Cherryville 435-5449 EE a] SSSisatilING wy Kings Mtn. 739-0164 BLOODMOBILE From Page 1-A tients when broken down into the different blood components. Chamber President Ruby Alexander encourages donors to come out and support the blood bank. Thursday, May 7, 1992 -THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 3A Barrett's revised request approved Barrett Floor Covering's revised rezoning request was unanimously approved by the Kings Mountain Planning and Zoning Board Thursday night. Walter Stevens, manager, told the zoning board he had - deleted from the original request two acres of the Barrett property where ad- joining residents had feared that expansion would not give them ac- cess to nearby homes and Mount Olive Baptist Church. Adjoining property owners pre- sented petitions last year and again recently to the planning board op- posing Barrett's rezoning plan but returned to the meeting Thursday and said they are not opposed to the revision. Preston Childers, spokesman for neighbors of the business, said they still want the Barretts to clean up debris around the business but do not oppose his plans to add buildings for an ex- pansion to the carpet business. Childers said neighbors had used the old school property for access to nearby homes and the church since 1974. Responding to a question, Secretary Gene White said the re- zoning of the property from R-20 to GB will not constitute spot zon- GROVER From Page 1-A The board also awarded contract to Champion Contracting for work on the ball park and postponed un- til the June meeting the establish- ment of a new trailer ordinance. In an effort to streamline board meetings, Council voted to limit visitor comments to three minutes per visitor. Customarily, Mayor Ronald Queen invites visitors to make comments and requests at the beginning of each meeting. The board then discusses the requests during business of the meeting. EJ3clk Stevens CLEVELAND MALL Mo er’ Day Sale Enjoy these special savings for Mom - Now through Sunday at Cleveland Mall. 25701 Our entire stock of regular price Ladies sleepwear, lingerie, foundations and accessories 25%0t Entire stock of regular price jew- elry for Mom. Dazzling styles & colors, famous names. ing. Joc Smith made the motion to rezone, seconded by Lou Ballew. The final decision will be on the agenda of the city council at an upcoming meeting. On motion of Mrs. Ballew, the board voted to change the meeting time to 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of cach month. on the matter Kings Mountain Weather Report (Compiled by Kenneth Kitzmiller) Total precipitation Maximum one day Year to date - Minimum temperature Maximum temperature Average temperature April 29-May § Year Ago 16 1.64 11 (5th) 90 (7th) 17.35 22.27 46 (4th) 46 (2nd) 88 (2nd) 86 (29th, 3rd) 65.3 70.6 for every Mother Sunday, May 10 (While Supplies Last) FREE Drink for all Moms! Ope of Kings Mountain n Friday till 9:30 pm Saturday 9am - 9:30 pm Sunday 1-6 pm 25% 01s Entire stock of regular price fa- mous name brand handbags, vinyls, leathers or straws.
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