King

A basketball court is adjacent to the Rev. Marvin King’s office at First Baptist Church. When time allows, King puts up a shot and reflects on his basketball career at Drake University. However, his time is mostly filled serving as pastor of his church, located on North Highland Street. King, 37, was called to serve as pastor at First Baptist nearly a year ago and his venture into the ministry featured a “very interesting career path.” King is originally from Houston, Texas, and went to college in Iowa before settling down in Lexington.

Today hundreds of people will be gathering for a special commemoration and celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday at First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut streets, in Danville. If people knew just how the speeches cause the soul to soar and the music causes the heart to race, thousands would be there. Whether there are 10 or 10,000 at this annual tribute to King and his dream of human justice, those who do show up at least get a glimpse of the great man and a sample of his great message.

Bate Middle School won first place overall in the District 61 Governor's Cup academic tournament Saturday at King Middle School. Bate students placed first in seven of the eight areas of competition. Other teams competing were Burgin Middle School and King Middle School, which placed second overall. In team events, Bate's Future Problem Solving Team placed first as did the Quick Recall Team, qualifying both to move on to the Feb. 16 regional Governor's Cup competition in Danville.

In serving the healthcare needs of their patients, associates at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center paused from their work to honor the legacy of one who made a difference before them. The medical center hosted a Service of Peace, Hope and Unity to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. About 30 associates and guests attended the special service, held in the medical center's private dining room adjacent to its cafeteria. Highlighting the service were readings by two young adults from the local community who had written essays about King and his legacy.

Saturday SEVENTH GRADE First Round King 43, Bate 26 Scott County 53, West Jessamine 39 Boyle County 31, East Jessamine 26, OT Lexington Catholic 83, Washington County 14 Consolation Round West Jessamine 45, Bate 37 East Jessamine 38, Washington County 12 Semifinals Scott County 49, Mercer County 39 Lexington Catholic 52, Boyle County 12 Championship ...

An adventure story with funny bits is set to entertain the crowds in Weisiger Theatre as DramaCentre presents "Fair Maid of the West. " Director Anthony Haigh says the play was chosen because the drama department wanted to do something Elizabethan that wasn't necessarily Shakespeare. Playwright Thomas Heywood was a popular playwright of the day who wrote more than 200 works and reached the pinnacle of his popularity after Shakespeare's death. "'Fair Maid of the West' as literature is not brilliant, but as a piece of entertainment is very exciting," Haigh notes.

Whether it was an interpretive dance, a song, a poem, a testimonial, welcoming remarks or the keynote address, the message was the same: "We still have work to do. " And many of those who were on the program of Danville's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut streets, on Monday linked that message to today's inauguration of Barack Obama as the nation's first African-American president....

Several hundred people gathered Monday at First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut streets, for the annual singing and commemoration honoring the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and many also participated in a march through downtown Danville. Those who gathered said they were honoring a legacy that has major relevance to challenges that still exist and not just a symbolic connection to King, who would have turned 83 on Sunday. One of Danville's native sons, Dr. Marcus Stallworth, who was inspired by local African-American leaders and the works of King, capped off the celebration with a speech on King's legacy.

Alea Bates and Keneisha Johnson have been friends practically since they were tots. So it's not surprising that the two young ladies from Danville, 13 and 11 years of age, respectively, have a lot in common. They both like to hang out. "We like to talk, and talk and talk and talk," says Alea, daughter of Colette Thurman and Larry Bates III. "Goofing off together. That's what we like to do, and we do a lot of it," says Keneisha, daughter of Gary and Lisa Johnson. Both are creative.

The first doses of H1N1 vaccine began arriving in Clark County a couple of weeks ago and continue to trickle in, according to Clark County Health Department Nursing Administrator Karen King. The Health Department and its community partners have given out about 500 doses of vaccine thus far, most of which were the nasal-mist variety, to high priority groups such as emergency personnel, medical providers, child care workers and parents who are caring for small babies. The latest shipments to arrive have also included a few doses of the injectable vaccine, but the Centers for Disease Control say it will be the middle of November before mass amounts of the vaccine begin to arrive and be given to the general population.

Jennifer Berryman King, 62, wife of Paul King, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Mrs. King was born in Clark County on Jan. 22, 1951, to the late JR Berryman and Janice Thacker Justice. Mrs. King was a loving mother, homemaker, bookkeeper and co-owner of Paul and Sons Salvage. Survivors include two sons, Vince (Monica) King of Lexington,  Chris (Sherri) King of Clark County; three grandsons, Clay, Colby and Kasey King; one granddaughter, Courtney King; one half sister, Suzie McDonald; mother-in-law, Minnie Hatton King; and a special niece, Leslie Kay King.

MORELAND - A Kings Mountain man was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday night after a Stanford man shot him from a distance with a shotgun. Adam Alford, 18, of Stanford, has been charged with first-degree assault after admitting to shooting at Farren Rowland, 48, of Kings Mountain, along Ky. 1194, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release, Alford told police he shot at Rowland with a .410-gauge shotgun from a second-story apartment window while Rowland was sitting in a vehicle.

SOMERSET - Lincoln County's Katie King expected to compete against a strong field in the 400-meter dash at regionals. What she didn't expect was to win the event. King ran a personal best of 1:04.10 to claim the Class 3A, Region 7 Championship title at Southwestern High School, and earn an automatic berth in this weekend's state track and field championships. “I was really shocked,” the Lincoln freshman said. “I had only run the 400 one time before so I didn't know what to expect.

Lincoln County freshman Katie King won the 400-meter dash Thursday at the Class AAA, Region 7 meet at Southwestern High School. King, who posted  a winning time of 1 minute, 04.1 seconds, was one of three Patriots to earn automatic bids to next Saturday's state meet in Louisville. Sophomore Brian Carlson was second in the boys 1,600 (4:31.74) and freshman Morgan Gorley was second in the girls 1,600 (5:43.15). King also placed fifth in the 200 (28.86) and Carlson was third in the 3,200 (10:08.

Margaret Marie King, 86, of Mount Sterling, formerly of Richmond, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013, at her home. Margaret was born on Oct. 2, 1926, in Madison County to the late Arthur and Roxie Anglin Foster. She was a homemaker who loved her family with an unconditional love. She raised her four sons as a unit and taught them how to be patient and kind, and instilled traits of honesty and fairness. She was an excellent cook. One favorable dish was her chicken and dumplings, and the stories of her favorite chickens that made those meals special.

STANFORD - A Kings Mountain woman whose husband has pleaded guilty to incest is expected to plead guilty to charges she was complicit in her husband's actions. A trial for Rhonda Robinson, 47, was scheduled to begin Monday, but County Circuit Court Clerk Teresa Reed said the trial was canceled after Robinson decided to make a plea. Robinson and her husband, Timothy, were indicted in October on charges Timothy Robinson had sex with a 15-year-old girl. Timothy Robinson initially faced four counts of incest, four counts of unlawful transaction with a minor and one count of using a minor in a sexual performance.

Marshall Lawrence King, 63, died Saturday, March 16. He was born May 6, 1949, in Laurel, Ind., to the late Millard and Pearl Horn King. He is survived by a son, William D. and wife Liz King; a sister, Karen K. Dowell; and a brother, Herbert and wife Lorain King. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Norma Louise Carson; and a brother, Lonnie King. A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Betts & West Funeral Home with Pastor Basil Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

STANFORD - A Kings Mountain woman whose husband has pleaded guilty to incest is facing a trial in March for charges she was complicit in her husband's actions. Judge David A. Tapp has scheduled a trial for Rhonda Robinson, 47, to begin 9 a.m. March 25. Robinson and her husband, Timothy, were indicted in October on charges Timothy Robinson had sex with a 15-year-old girl. Timothy Robinson initially faced four counts of incest, four counts of unlawful transaction with a minor and one count of using a minor in a sexual performance.

Martha King (nee Schultz), wife of the late Glenn Smith King formerly of Winchester, devoted mother of Glenn G. King, Sharon R. (Jeffrey M.) Todd and the late Martin Alan King, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, age 89 years. She formerly resided in the Anderson Township area. Services will be at the Evans Funeral Home in Milford, Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service.

The energy during Monday's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was impossible to miss at First Baptist Church, Second and Walnut streets. For more than 30 years, the event has taken place to honor and remember King, a man who stood at the front lines of the civil rights movement in America. This year's celebration was led by Marvin Swann Jr. after longtime coordinator Norman Bartleson, 75, died  in September. Swann, who was a close friend and co-worker of Bartleson, thinks the local civil rights activist would have been pleased with the celebration's turnout, titled “Let Freedom Ring.” “We definitely missed Norman,” Swann said.