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Under President Obama’s America’s
Great Outdoors program to promote outdoor
recreation and reconnect Americans to na-
ture, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell
and Director of the National Park Service
Jonathan B. Jarvis have announced the des-
ignation of Kings Mountain Gateway Trail
among 28 trails as national recreation trails,
adding almost 650 miles of trails to the Na-
tional Trails System.
The Gateway Trail is the only trail in
Starbucks
coming to KM
Coffee giant will operate a
kiosk in Ingles
DAVE BLANTON
dave.kmherald @gmail.com
Half-decaf venti caramel mocha
frappucino with vanilla bean powder
and extra ice, anyone? Or maybe just a
muffin to go?
Starbucks, the world’s most famous
coffee shop, is coming to town in Au-
gust.
Construction is already under way
for a kiosk situated within Ingles on
Hwy. 74.
For now, workers slip in under the
cover of night, when the grocery store
is closed, to get the small cafe built.
“I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s
excited about this,” said Mayor Rick
Murprhey. “They brew great coffee.”
Once Starbucks opens, Ingles says it
may broaden its own hours to before 7
a.m. for early morning sippers who
crave the iconic brand’s offerings. In-
gles will eventually discontinue its own
drip coffee sales, according to store
manager Lisa Golden.
The new addition was good news for
Kim Wesler, a Wilmington native who
is new to the area. “I just heard about it
today. Great, really great. I miss it,” the
pet groomer said of the popular chain.
“I might have to come every day.”
Ingles, headquartered in Black
Mountain, opened its Kings Mountain
store in 2008. The local store employs
about 150 people. The Starbucks will
See STARBUCKS, 6A
No property tax
hikes expected
Cleveland County commissioners were
expected Tuesday night, after public hear-
ing, to approve incentives for Project
Gnome, a code name for an economic de-
velopment project involving a Kentucky-
based company looking to bring 94 new
jobs to the Shelby area.
The board of commissioners was also
expected to approve the 2013-14 county
budget which proposes no hike in property
tax rates-in the 2013-14 fiscal year budget.
The current property tax is 57 cents per
$100 valuation.
County employees are also expected to
have more change in their pockets with a
proposed raise in pay.
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“From coast to coast, the National Trails
System helps connect American families
with the wonders of the great outdoors,” said
Secretary Jewell. “These 28 new national
recreation trails, established through partner-
ships with local communities and stakehold-
ers, connect federal, state and local lands and
waters to provide access to inexpensive, en-
joyable outdoor activities for all Americans.”
Ready to tt the trail?
“Today’s trails span 18 states and join a
network of more than 1,200 previously des-
ignated trails that total more than 15,000
miles,” said Director Jarvis.
National recreation trail designation rec-
ognizes existing trails and trail systems that
link communities to recreational opportuni-
ties on public lands and in local parks across
the nation. Communities and other partners
supporting the establishment of the new na-
tional recreation trails receive a certificate of
designation, a letter of congratulations from
Secretary Jewell, and a set of national recre-
Walkers on the Kings Mountain Gateway
Trail. KMH file photo
ation trail markers.
The national recreation trail program is
jointly administered by the National Park
Service and the U.S. Forest Service in con-
See GATEWAY TRAIL, 6A
Come on down to the Bethware Fair!
Eair opens June 25
There’s something about
a Fair and that something is
expected to draw crowds to
the 65th annual Bethware
Fair which opens Tuesday,
June 25, at 6 p.m. on the
grounds of Bethware School.
The Fair runs June 25-27
from 6-10 p.m. and on June
28-29 from 6-11 p.m. Ad-
mission is free and all festiv-
ities are held in the
track-field area adjacent to
Bethware Elementary
School.
While the Fair always
features - rides, booths and
food, the sponsoring Beth-
bers will debut several new
attractions this year. Bingo
will be held every night in
the school’s auditorium, tex-
ting competitions will be
featured each evening, and a
display of RV campers will
be available for public view-
ing each night. Themed “car
shows” will give auto enthu-
siasts a unique opportunity
to enjoy new cars, motorcy-
Music, muskets,
and fireworks to
highlight July 4th
The City of Kings Mountain will celebrate
the 4th of July with a “Revolutionary 4th!” at
the Walking Track Park in Kings Mountain
Thursday, July 4 beginning at 5 p.m.
There will be music, muskets and fire-
works at this the largest Independence Day
event between Charlotte and Asheville.
The opening of the Colonial Era Living
History Encampment next to the Children’s
Playground on Cleveland Avenue (Hwy 161)
will kick off the event.
Revolutionary War militias participating
include the 84th Highland Immigrant Militia,
the South Fork Militia and the Charlestowne
Artillery. The militias will gather at the his-
toric encampment and participate with mus-
ket and cannon fire demonstrations, and
children’s militia muster and games. Every-
one is invited to learn about; and sign, the
Declaration of Independence. Colonial craft-
making skills will be shared throughout the
encampment with opportunities to talk to all
the re-enactment groups.
At 6 p.m. “The Chris Marks Band” will
perform at the Neisler Stage at the Walking
Track Park with a concert featuring their
unique rock and country music, “southern
style”. Beginning at 9 p.m. there will be a pa-
triotic opening ceremony with a parade fea-
turing the Loch Norman Pipe Band and the
colonial militias led by Mayor Rick
See REVOLUTIONARY 4TH, 6A
cles, trucks, and 4-wheel drive ve-
hicles, rat rods, and classic cars.
For many years, animals and
agriculture have played an impor-
Isaiah Sadler had fun ringing the bell on a train at the 2012 Bethware Fair.
tant role at the Fair but this year
officials have decided to have no
live animals on the premises. In-
stead, students will participate in a
KMH file photo
unique “barnyard animal” project
as a way to pay homage to the im-
portance of farms and agriculture
in the Bethware Community.
Young readers amped for summer program
DAVE BLANTON
dave.kmherald@gmail.com
More than 250 youngsters joined in danc-
ing, singing, mascot hugging and puzzle
solving on Friday to kick off Mauney Me-
morial Library’s summer reading program at
Central United Methodist Church.
A polka musician — complete with leder-
hosen and accordion — worked the children
into a frenzy with a round of silly songs and
fun questions. The Chick-Fil-A cow and the
Gaston Grizzly also paid a visit to help
launch the series, which runs through July 24
and features dozens of special events and
guest speakers.
A small swarm of teenaged volunteers
was on hand to help things go smoothly Fri-
day, and they’ pitch in for the six-week pro-
gram. With about 800 area kids signed up,
Adrian Martin, 7, a student at Marion Ele-
mentary in Shelby, cozies up with a hook
about reptiles and amphibians.
photo by DAVE BLANTON
See SUMMER READING, 6A,
KM Relay for Life collects $40k
The Kings Mountain Relay for Life ini-
tiative on Monday night honored top
fundraisers and announced a tally of more
than $40,000 collected so far this year.
Co-chair Frank Burns, the city’s fire chief
and himself a cancer survivor, praised teams
and individuals who went the extra mile.
“A lot of these folks raise money year
round. We didn’t meet our goal (of
$100,000) this year, but I’m still proud of our
accomplishments.”
The evening kicked off with a BBQ din-
ner, a short awards ceremony and a raffle for
© prizes. ‘Representatives from nearly a dozen
Relay for Life teams attended the event,
which was held at Fire Station No. 1 down-
town.
In May, Relay for Life staged a festival at
the city’s walking track that featured live
music, dancing, local food and a fireworks
show.
“It’s absolutely awesome to see so many
people give of their time ... so selflessly,”
said Julie Pearson, the American Cancer So-
ciety representative to Cleveland and
See RELAY FOR LIFE, 6A
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