By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Shanghai Fire Department, Shelby, NC. The new building being proposed will be built to the...

Dot Roark cuts the ribbon dedicating the new C19 studio and in honor of her plaque on the wall for the trust endowment she created for CCC's broadcast program and C19. Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent Editor's note: Since the publication of this article on Aug. 29. 2025., Dorothy (“Dot”) Mulder Roark,101, passed away at home on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025. The Shelby Independent extends our heartfelt condolences to her family. Cleveland Community College held a spec

For anyone in Cleveland County, it’s possible you’ve heard of Allison Golf Cars – you might have even taken a ride in one of their golf carts and not even realized it when at a festival or some other event. Their golf carts are everywhere. From driveways to fairways, concerts to corporate events, since 2009 Allison Golf Cars has been in the driver's seat, steering the wheels of change for mobility, rolling along, putting smiles on people’s faces and providing fun for the whol

“We all have to live here,” he said, bluntly, without hesitation. “Being public servant, it made perfect sense to serve in a capacity to invest in my community and help my community grow by keeping their exposes a s low as possible. It's a calling – Plain and simple, it’s a calling to do this.”

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By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Blue Crew LEMC poses for a photo after the Third annual Poker Run in memory of Jimmy "Repo"...

The chamber is pressurized with air, and the patient receives more oxygen into the bloodstream.

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

Even if you haven’t listened to the podcast, you’ve probably heard about it.

Eason talked to The Shelby Independent about why she is running for 100 NC House

His passion for drone flight and videography began after a raging fire near Kings Mountain.