A wake of destruction was left behind in the path of Hurricane Helene Saturday, and Cleveland County faced the task of cleaning up and restoring power to thousands of people.
One woman was killed Friday and a man was injured in Kings Mountain from a fallen tree, and people around the county scrambled to find groceries and gas.
Cleveland County Schools announced in an automated message sent to parents Saturday around 3 p.m. that all schools would be closed Monday for students with an optional work day for teachers and staff…