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Kings Mountain, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Kings Mountain! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Kings Mountain is hesitating on new AI data centers
  • Major I-85 cocaine bust raises safety concerns near Kings Mountain
  • How a scandal-rocked race could echo around Kings Mountain politics

Also on today's calendar: Church Girl Ministries 2nd Annual Beauty For Ashes... and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kings Mountain council delays decision on data center ordinance (gastongazette.com) — Kings Mountain’s council has postponed a decision on extending its moratorium on new data centers while it waits to see what regulations the state may adopt. City leaders are split between pushing economic development and taking more time to understand fast-changing AI data center impacts on noise, utilities, and water. A planning board recommendation now favors a 12‑month extension, though some council members want a shorter delay.
   

• 6.6 pounds of cocaine seized during Cleveland County I-85 traffic stop (wbtv.com) — Nearly seven pounds of cocaine were seized during a Cleveland County traffic stop on I-85 near Kings Mountain, where deputies say a targeted investigation led to the arrest of a driver now held on a $500,000 bond. A K-9 search reportedly uncovered 6.6 pounds of cocaine with an estimated $300,000 street value, highlighting ongoing regional drug enforcement along this busy corridor.
   

• NC Republican Sen. Ted Budd calls on Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop campaign (newsobserver.com) — North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd is privately urging Rep. Chuck Edwards to abandon his reelection bid after a House Ethics report detailed serious misconduct allegations. The race’s turmoil echoes earlier scrutiny of Rep. Tim Moore, a Republican from Kings Mountain, who previously faced a civil lawsuit but remained in office and later won a congressional seat. Party leaders now worry Edwards’ troubles could flip the district.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 7
  • Story Time @ Union Road In-Person
    Union Road Branch Library Branch Library - Meeting Room, Union Road Branch
    10:30 am
  • Convocation 2026
    Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City, NC 28016
    11:00 am
    • Saturday August 8
  • Execution Fest →
    The Rooster, 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia
    1:00 pm
  • Execution Fest 2026 →
    The Rooster, 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia
    1:00 pm
    • Monday August 10
  • Meet the Teacher
    Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Gastonia, NC 28054
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sweet pup found off Beattie Rd.
    Kings Mountain. He is staying here for now. If he is yours please provide proof of ownership (vet records, photos, etc.). (Nextdoor Marys Grove Church Rd)
  • Recommendations for place to buy the sweetest peaches around.
    I love the white peaches. I think a friend of mine got some at knob Creek and said they were very green and hard. I don’t want those kind.. they won… (Nextdoor Williams Rd 74)
  • NVR, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Production Team Member in Kings Mountain. Apply here.
  • Eaton Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler - Afternoon Shift in Kings Mountain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kings Mountain here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gastonia

  • What to know about the new Sunset Slush in Stanley (gastongazette.com)
  • 14-year-old accused of starting Dollar Tree fire that caused $1 million in damage (kptv.com)
  • Fast-casual BBQ joint closes another Charlotte-area restaurant, second in months (charlotteobserver.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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