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🌱 How Burns bounced back after its early-season loss at Kings Mountain
Also check out September Nights at Patriots Park on the Kings Mountain Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Burns bounced back after its early-season loss at Kings Mountain
- Kings Mountain native in Congress earns major credit union honor
Also on today's calendar: Hike with CARE Dogs and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cool with rain at times, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
- Saturday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Predictions, preview for Week 6 of Gastonia, Shelby high school football (shelbystar.com) — High school football fans around Kings Mountain will note Burns has surged since its Week 2 loss on the Mountaineers' home field, entering Week 6 on a three-game, 50-plus-point scoring streak. The preview breaks down key matchups across Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties, highlighting players, records, and predictions for Friday's games. 
• League honors U.S. Rep. Tim Moore with inaugural Credit Union Champion Award (cuinsight.com) — Kings Mountain residents may be interested to know that hometown native and Congressman Tim Moore has been honored with the Carolinas Credit Union League's first-ever Credit Union Champion Award. The recognition highlights his long record of supporting credit unions and financial access across North Carolina, building on years representing Cleveland County before his current role in Congress.
📸 Around Kings Mountain
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kings Mountain
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★ Featured events ★
- September Nights at Patriots Park →
Kings Mountain Patriot Park, South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain
6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
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Other local events
- Closed Sundays In-Person
Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain - 1-on-1 Technology Help In-Person
Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain
10:00 am - Hike with CARE Dogs →
Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, 807 S Battleground Ave, Kings Mountain
10:00 am - Closed Sundays In-Person
Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain - Planning and Zoning Board Meeting →
Kings Mountain, NC Calendar, 101 West Gold St, Kings Mountain
5:30 pm - Moss Lake Commission Meeting →
Kings Mountain, NC Calendar, Moss Lake Office, Kings Mountain
6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
📣 Kings Mountain Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Navigating Medicare 2027 Information Session with MLR Insurance @ Main →
Carol K. Reinhardt Auditorium, 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
10:30 am - Family Storytime →
BC@BC (Makerspace), 207 North 12th Street, Bessemer City
10:30 am - UR Rockin' @Union Road Branch Library →
Union Road Branch, 5800 Union Road, Gastonia
10:30 am - Family Storytime at BC@BC →
BC@BC (Makerspace), 207 North 12th Street, Bessemer City
10:30 am - Family Storytime @ BC@BC →
BC@BC (Makerspace), 207 North 12th Street, Bessemer City
10:30 am
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone been informed of what they have painted and flagged water lines for in Woodbridge North?
It's been done on Dunes Drive and I'm not sure what other streets. (Nextdoor Woodbridge) - Anyone know anyone who can come fix my dryer.
It's running but not heating. If so call me at 7043008699 or text. (Nextdoor Oak Grove)
- City of Kings Mountain posted a job opening for Equipment Operator (Solid Waste, Stormwater, Street, Water/Sewer) in Kings Mountain. Apply here.
- Ingles Markets Inc posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Bessemer City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kings Mountain here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bessemer City
- Ethan Cuadra leading shutout defense for Stuart W. Cramer (N.C.) (on3.com)
Gastonia
- Live stream: Gastonia-born actor, singer Maria Howell talks taking center stage in your life (wbtv.com)
- 22 Gastonia, Shelby high school Athlete of the Week nominees. Who gets your vote? (gastongazette.com)
- Trump Revives 1988's Racist 'Willie Horton' Attack Against North Carolina's Roy Cooper (blavity.com)
Ok Kings Mountain! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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