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June 03, 2021

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704-484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Our 38th Year • Issue No. 22 • June 3, 2021 FREE EVERY THURSDAY! 703 E. Kings St., Suite 9, Kings Mountain • www.BakerDentalCare.com call us at 704-739-4461 • Improved appearance. Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth. • Improved speech. Dental implants allow you to speak without the worry that your dentures might slip. • Improved self-esteem. Smile again and feel better about yourself. • Durable. Implants are very durable and with proper care, can last a lifetime. Just a few benefits of Dental Implants: To find out more about Dental Implants and schedule your next appointment BAKER DENTAL CARE BAKER DENTAL CARE Preventative, Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry Locally Here In Kings Mountain Kings Mountain For Dental Implants Renovations continue on historic Courthouse If you have been in Uptown Shelby recently, you may have noticed repair work being done on the historic Courthouse, now the home of the Earl Scruggs Center. As it turns out, that very visible work is just the tip of the iceberg. "The historic Courthouse is the centerpiece of Uptown Shelby and has served as a gathering place for many years," says Kerri Melton, assistant county manager for Cleveland County. "In an effort to preserve this historic landmark, Cleveland County is making improvements to the roof and the dome." In addition to the cupola repairs, roof renovations are also ongoing, along with work in some of the building's interior spaces and the ceiling in the great hall. All work is just refur- bishing; no major remodeling is being done, according to Melton. The $125,000 project is very needed. "To my knowledge, this is the first major repair of the roof since the courthouse was built in 1907," says Melton. "I think there may have been minor repairs, but this is the first full renovation." "The maintenance and upkeep of a roof is key to the longevity of a building," says County Commissioner Ronnie Whetstine. "A historical roof isn't simply old, but it's an inte- gral part of a building's character. As we began working on this project, it was important that the roof be replaced to its origi- nal state, as this property is a cornerstone of our community." County Commission Chair Doug Bridges agrees. "The historic Courthouse is over 100 years old and has served as a gathering place for Cleveland County residents for many years," Bridges says. "This historic property, as well as many others throughout the county, plays a critical role in our efforts to increase tourism activity and inject dollars into our local economy." Work on the building began May 10 and will continue through the end of June, according to Melton. Part of the funding for the renovations was provided by the Cannon Foundation ($25,000) and the Covington Foundation ($20,000). N.C. TRACTOR & FARM SUPPLY 299 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton • 828-288-0395 Mobile: 828-429-5008 • mf1dpshehan@gmail.com SALES • SERVICE • PARTS IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! PROUDLY SERVING RUTHERFORD, CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN, POLK COUNTIES AS THE AREAS HOMETOWN MASSEY FERGUSON DEALER. Great Selection Great Selection Photo by Michael Powell/CF Media Aerial Photos by Skip Warrick

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