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

Staff Reports
Aug 5, 2025


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, 2025


Shelby juvenile reported missing
Reneta Wallace was last seen on, or around, W. Warren Street, Shelby.

Staff Reports
Aug 3, 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


Missing swimmer found
The missing swimmer was located by recovery teams at approximately 10:26 a.m. Saturday morning.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 2, 2025


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, 2025


New parent portal ready for school year
The new parent portal is ready for the school year.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 31, 2025


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, 2025


KM police looking for larceny suspect
Contact KMPD if you recognize this person.

Staff Reports
Jul 29, 2025


Crack House Chronicles: Two locals turn podcasting into prime time
Even if you haven’t listened to the podcast, you’ve probably heard about it.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 29, 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


Prescription for change: Eason seeks 110 NC House seat for policy reform
Eason talked to The Shelby Independent about why she is running for 100 NC House
Chuck Thompson
Jul 26, 2025


King Mountain asks residents to turn up the heat
KM ask residents to help with the power grid.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 26, 2025


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

Staff Reports
Jul 25, 2025


Suspect ID’d in murder
Johnson is wanted for the death Tamia Logan

Staff Reports
Jul 24, 2025


What's all the buzz? Local drone pilot turns fun into a way to help businesses
His passion for drone flight and videography began after a raging fire near Kings Mountain.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 24, 2025


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, 2025


Stolen SUV details come to light, passenger previously wanted in W.V.
New details have emerged in the wake of a stolen car that resulted in a fatality in the early morning hours of Saturday.

Staff Reports
Jul 21, 2025


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

Staff Reports
Jul 20, 2025


Pinnacle ranked third in dual enrollment courses in NC
The data was based on a report submitted to the North Carolina General Assembly by the State Board of Education

Staff Reports
Jul 18, 2025
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