By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Blue Crew LEMC Donnie Chapman, Sergeant Mike Lovelace, Deputy Jesse Hollifield, K-9 Deputy Mike Lawrence and his partner K9 Karma, Deputy Alex Granados, Deputy Ryan Jones and V. Pres. Chris Ledbetter at the fundraising event on Saturday. Courtesy photo | Blue Crew LEMC. Cameron Todd Bridal & Formalwear JB Drone Solutions Blue Crew Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club (L.E.M.C.) held their first Paws for Laws fundraiser ride through Cleve

stock photo Monday night, around 10:55 p.m., Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office responded to 138 Mallard Dr. regarding a suspicious person call.  The Sheriff's office released a statement on the incident Tuesday afternoon. According to official reports, the homeowner went outside after noticing lights on in an adjacent house under renovation. The homeowner was aware that lights shouldn’t be on and suspected a breaking and entering. After stepping outside he saw a male wearing

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The SBO was requested t conduct an in investigation into the matter.

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Clinton is considered armed and dangerous.

Stand-off ends in tragedy.

The Kings Mountain Police Department and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office are still on scene.

Recently, a $1,000 reward was paid to an anonymous tipster.

Petty is wanted for murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Petty has an extensive criminal history and should be considered ARMED an

Less than perfect weather caused vender and organization booths to be moved indoors, but the rain dwindled to a sprinkle long enough for families to check out various local county vehicles on display out front of the main entrance.

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Johnson is wanted for the death Tamia Logan

New details have emerged in the wake of a stolen car that resulted in a fatality in the early morning hours of Saturday.