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Editorial: Why the eagle is on the logo
While I was in South Dakota, I learned a lot I didn’t know about the eagle. Mostly what it represented to the Lakota people, one steeped in history, bravery and wisdom.
Chuck Thompson
Sep 2, 2025


The best place to be
There’s no place quite like North Carolina.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 31, 2025


Guest Opinion: Sometimes we have to step back to see clearly
Guest opinion by Jimmy Boheler

Opinion
Aug 27, 2025


Mondays happen, we can’t stop ’em
Mondays remind me of The Gremlins
Chuck Thompson
Aug 24, 2025


Letter to the editor: Aaron Bridges, Board of Education member
“My position is not about politics; it is about ensuring that our students, staff, and teachers have a safe and nurturing place to grow.”

Letter to the Editor
Aug 18, 2025


A wrinkle in the season; what do we call this time in our lives?
If it’s not summer, and definitely not the cool feel of Fall, then, what is this abysmal period of discombobulating season called?
Chuck Thompson
Aug 17, 2025


Op-Ed: Roy Cooper led the split from bipartisan agreement on school choice
Families can choose from many opportunities available: public schools, public charter schools, private schools, religious-affiliated schools

Opinion
Aug 16, 2025


A harsh dose of reality: Some things are better left alone
Kings Mountain needs to make some major changes.

Opinion
Aug 13, 2025


The beach ain’t what it used to be
The Pavilion was a magical place — at one time, from what we were all told.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 10, 2025


The last of the old-fashioned American summers before technology ruined the fun
The last of the pre-internet pioneer children. The last of the “just yell for my mom, she will hear you!” When you fell off your bike and br
Chuck Thompson
Aug 3, 2025


Apocalypse dough
OPINION / HUMOR — Opening a cylinder can/ tube of ready-to-bake biscuits is the baking version of Russian Roulette.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 27, 2025


A truly golden age all but forgotten
It was a time of serious competition as the Baptist, Methodist & Presbyterians tried to beat one another to the old steak house.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 20, 2025


Apple bottom jeans
OPINION — Wash those apples carefully…
Chuck Thompson
Jul 13, 2025


Welcome to The Shelby Independent!
Here goes everything.... Right now you're reading this because you want to know what The Shelby Independent is about - and that is a...
Chuck Thompson
Jul 1, 2025


New beginnings from old ideas
There’s a generation of young adults that have been brainwashed into thinking ‘local news’ means gossip and hearsay from people on social media that have self-appointed themselves as “journalists” without the proper background of experience through training, education and legal practice.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 1, 2025
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