Wednesday, July 3, 2013
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POTTERY FESTIVAL - Pictured are some of the crowd at the opening reception of the Southern Aris Society’s Earth and Fire Festival Saturday night. Regional potters exhibiting their works
were'on hand to greet the public. The show is open, free to the public, Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the old city depot, 301 N. Piedmont Avenue.
Lake Junaluska Singers at CUMC
Throughout 2013, the Lake Junaluska
Singers will help Lake Junaluska celebrate
100 years of ministry through music, both at
Lake Junaluska and through tours across the
southeast.
The Singers will perform their annual In-
dependence Concerts July 3 and 4 during
Lake Junaluska’s Homecoming Week, along
with a special concert on July 6 featuring the
Lake Junaluska Singers Alumni and special
guest conductor Glenn Draper.
July 9 the Singers will perform at 7 p.m.
at Central United Methodist Church, 113 S.
Piedmont in Kings Mountain. Tickets are
$10. Call 704-739-2471 for more informa-
tion.
CRIME LAB: carns new accreditation
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million for their salaries.
Analysis of suspected il-
legal drugs comprises the
bulk of evidence that Proc-
tor’s staff sends to the three
state labs. For most street
drugs like cocaine and mari-
juana, the police department
uses its own equipment to
verify the substance so that
charges can be filed. It then
sends that evidence to a state
lab for a full analysis, in-
cluding composition and
weight.
But for other drugs like
some variants of metham-
phetamine — also known as
bath salts — the evidence
must be shipped to a state lab
for identification. That
means suspects in those
cases cannot be charged until
the state lab returns its find-
ings.
In addition to the new ac-
creditation achieved this
. week, the lab remains ac-
. credited by the nation’s
. largest accrediting group,
American Society of Crime
+ Lab Director Lab Accredita-
tion Board (ASCLD-LAB)
and is seeking to become the
only crime lab in the country
to be ISO accredited by two
outside organizations.
“Quality work by the
crime lab is critical to solv-
ing crimes and ensuring jus-
tice for victims and
suspects,” Attorney General
Roy Cooper said in. a press
release. “I’m proud of our
forensic science profession-
als for achieving the highest
standards and pursuing the
latest science.”
The State Crime Lab ana-
lyzes crime scene evidence
including digital evidence,
drugs, DNA, firearms, fin-
gerprints, hair and fibers.
Analysis by forensic scien-
tists working for the lab can
pinpoint suspects and exon-
erate the innocent.
“Our forensic scientists
are hard-working, dedicated
public servants,” State Bu-
reau of Investigation Direc-
tor Greg McLeod said in a
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press release. “Achieving
this milestone is the result of
a total team effort and
clearly demonstrates our .
continued commitment to
excellence and the pursuit of
justice.”
The new ISO standards
have undergone intensive
legal and practical review,
John said, resulting in a thor-
ough evaluation prior to im-
plementation. The North
Carolina Forensic Science
Advisory Board, made up of
forensic experts from around
the country, has also re-
viewed the standards.
Information on the ISO
standards under which the
State Crime Lab is currently
working are available online
at www.ncdoj.gov.
The State Crime Lab has
three facilities: the main Lab
in Raleigh, a full-service
crime lab providing analysis
of crime scene evidence for
law enforcement statewide;
and two limited-service re-
gional laboratories in
Greensboro and Asheville.
The Lab’s main facility in
Raleigh is now ISO accred-
ited in all disciplines in
which it operates: drugs, tox-
icology, DNA, firearms,
trace, latent and digital evi-
dence. The Triad Regional
Crime Lab has achieved ISO
accreditation for drugs and
digital evidence, while the
Western Regional Crime Lab
has achieved ISO accredita-
tion for drugs, firearms, trace
and latent evidence.
Photo by ELLIS NOELL
COUNCIL: dedicates right of way
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The other street resolution unanimously
approved by council was dedication of a
street right-of-way for a portion of West Gold
Street Extension where Kings Mountain
Plaza Center has been developed within the
jurisdiction limits of the city. The ordinance
spells out that the city would maintain the
street section and place it on the Powell Bill
list and secure maintenance rights for the
water line, and an area for future street lights
and a sidewalk.
+appointed Betty Gamble, Sandra Mur-
phrey, Johnsie Reavis, Dean Spears, Susan
Kiser and Debbie Vaughn to the Patrick Sen-
ior Center advisory board with terms expir-
ing June 30, 2016.
+appointed Luther Wright, Holiday Inn
Express, and Kemp Mauney to the Tourism
Development Authority with terms expiring
June 30, 2015.
+appointed Jim Childers, Ernest Rome,
Preston Todd, Tyler McDaniel, Russell Win-
field and Dick Schafer to the Moss Reservoir
Commission with terms expiring June 30,
2014.
+adopted ordinances amending the fiscal
year 2012-13 budget for operating and capi-
tal expenses, the health insurance financial
plan, water/ sewer improvements capital
project fund and workers compensation fi-
nancial plan for both 2012-13 and 2013-14.
+adopted resolution approving the local
water supply plan and the NC Public Em-
ployee Deferred compensation plan for all
employees of the City of Kings Mountain to
become eligible to defer compensation.
+set the date of Tuesday, July 30, at 6
p.m. for public hearing to consider an indus-
trial incentive grant to Info Crossing Inc.,
Countryside Road, and directed the city clerk
to investigate a voluntary contiguous annex-
ation petition submitted by the company.
+ set the date of Tuesday, July 30, at 6
p.m. for a public hearing for a voluntary con-
tiguous annexation petition from Morgan
Place Co. for 3.263 acres. This company is
in the final stages of planning and approvals
for the-development of an Urgent Care facil-
ity off US 74 West on Vestibule Church
Road.
STOUT21: returning to Kings Mountain
From page 1A
was founded in 2012 with the goal to be a
cutting edge beverage company. Stout21, the
company’s flagship product, was designed to
revolutionize the adult beverage market with
the idea of creating a unique drinking expe-
rience that sets itself apart from all other
adult beverages. Using a distinctive beer
base at 15% ABV (14% in certain states),
Stout21 is available in four flavors: Royal
Flush, Margarita, Apple Pie, and Screw-
driver. Stout Brands, LLC is headquartered
in Kings Mountain. For more information,
please visit www.StoutBrewing
Company.com.
1M DRIVERS: expected to hit the road July 4
From page 1A
just across the South Carolina line. Those
stations are selling gas for $3.08 per gallon.
Shelby gas rates are $3.28 and up, Cher-
ryville’s $3.38 and in Charlotte the price of a
gallon of unleaded gas can run rom $3.18 to
$3.28 per gallon.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol
will hold its “Booze It & Lose It Operation
Firecracker” campaign targeting drunk driv-
ers from June 28 through July 7.
Although airfares are higher than last
year, air travel is expected to increase about
1%, accounting for 52,300 travelers. Other
modes of transportation (bus, rail, and wa-
tercraft) are down 5% this year to 73,150.
To estimate fuel costs, travelers can go to
www.fuelcostcalculator.com to input starting
city, destination, and the make and model of
their car.
The free AAA Mobile app for iPhone and.
Android devices uses GPS navigation to help
travelers map a route, find updated gas
prices, view nearby member discounts and
access AAA Roadside Assistance.
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simultaneously attracting
new business to our state.
SB 127 furthers our efforts
to create jobs and stimu-
late our economy.
Also, | am honored to
have been appointed by
Speaker Tillis to the North
Carolina Courts Commis-
sion. | look forward to
working alongside others
on the Commission while
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exploring the issues perti-
nent to our courts system.
Additionally, | wish all of
you a safe and happy
Fourth of July!
I, again, want to thank
you for the honor and
privilege to serve as your
Representative. | look for-
ward to hearing from you.
You can reach me at my
Raleigh number, 919-733-
4838 or you can e-mail
me or my Legislative As-
sistant, Nancy, at
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