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Local government news from across Cleveland County.


Federal judge approves settlement of voter registration litigation
The case, United States of America v. North Carolina State Board of Elections, was filed in May and led to creation of the Registration Repair Project.

Alan Wooten
Sep 9


Midpines Recycling Center to close for Construction
photo courtesy of Cleveland County government For some Cleveland County residents, recycling and trash will have to go somewhere else in...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 5


Merritt named new City of Shelby manager
The City of Shelby, announced the selection of former Assistant City Manager and Finance Director Justin Merritt as the new City Manager for the City of Shelby.

Staff Reports
Aug 27


Exclusive: Commissioner Chairman Kevin Gordon talks taxes, debt, economic growth and youth
“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.”
Chuck Thompson
Aug 25


N.C. Department of Ag to send relief checks to farmers
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS) is expected to send the first round of relief checks for farmers sta
Chuck Thompson
Aug 23


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Chuck Thompson
Aug 22


Commissioners vote for land conservancy assistance; residents talk property taxes
“We have a rich agriculture heritage and as Charlotte moves toward us, we become more urban and less farmland..."
Chuck Thompson
Aug 8


As Hunt can attest, popularity as governor no guarantee in U.S. Senate race
Hunt, arguably a patriarch of the state party, broke ground as the first two-term governor and remains the only politician to do it twice.

Staff Reports
Aug 7


Audit concludes General Assembly should consider separating agencies
By Alan Wooten | The Center Square

Staff Reports
Aug 5


County provides a fresh breath of air for pets
The kits are designed to provide life-saving oxygen to animals in distress.

Staff Reports
Aug 4


Mountain Rescue NC responds to KM crisis with clean water, other supplies
As the community of Kings Mountain faces an urgent water crisis, Mountain Rescue NC has stepped in to provide relief for businesses and residents.

Staff Reports
Aug 1


County property tax bills to be mailed out end of week
Most properties across Cleveland County saw an increase in value from the last appraisal in 2021.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 30


King Mountain asks residents to turn up the heat
KM ask residents to help with the power grid.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 26


City to continue water tank maintenance
City conduct more water tank maintenance.

Staff Reports
Jul 25


A fistful of ordinances: Waco public forum discussed shooting firearms in town limits
The problem of excessive shooting in the town limits began a few months ago, according to town officials.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 22


Water discoloration possible during maintenance, city says
The City of Shelby will conduct water tank maintenance this week.

Staff Reports
Jul 21


City of KM reassures water safe to drink
On Tuesday, July 15, The City of Kings Mountain addressed their water problems by releasing a statement to their residents and media, blaming the core of the problem on a higher concentration of organic matter and reassuring the public that city water is safe to drink.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 15


The time to run is running out
Candidate filing ends July 18 Registration deadline for filing is July 18 at Noon. All across Cleveland County, seats are up for...
Chuck Thompson
Jul 15


County approves rezoning, appoints new committee member
Rezoning and board appointments were approved at the July meeting of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 9


Shelby City Council passes resolution opposing state bill
SB 205 would strip local governments of zoning authority
Chuck Thompson
Jul 1
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