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Arrest made in 2017 Forest City double murder investigation
From our news partners at WCABNews.com By Annie Dance | WCAB News A Florida man charged in a 2017 double homicide in Forest City has...

WCAB News
Sep 25, 2025


The cross-over episode: The Independent interviews Cleveland County News
Journalism's new era of online news faces off across the lunch table at Pleasant Mart Cleveland County News' Facebook page. Editor's note:...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 24, 2025


Construction breaks waterline in east Shelby
Water rushes through the construction zone like a river Wednesday, next to the Fairfield, as the result of a waterline that was struck by...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 24, 2025


Exhibit by local father and son duo opens Sept. 25 at CC Arts Council
The Cleveland County Arts Council has announced the upcoming exhibit Walker Fine Art , featuring the works of father-and-son artist duo,...

Staff Reports
Sep 23, 2025


N.C.’s largest County Fair returns Sept. 25
SHELBY — Since 1924, the Cleveland County Fair has brought families together to celebrate agriculture, community and fun. With livestock...

Staff Reports
Sep 22, 2025


OPINION / HUMOR – The tin foil connection
I remember the first time I gave a girl I liked a giant Hershey kiss. I was in the 6 th or 7 th or 8 th grade – maybe I was in high...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 21, 2025


Whatley stops by Uptown Shelby on campaign trail for U.S. Senate
From left, Senate candidate Michael Whatley, N.C. House Rep. Paul Scott, N.C. Senator Ted Alexander and N.C. House Rep. Kelly Hastings at...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 20, 2025


Public request portal in works, rezoning changes made at commissioners' meeting
The Charles F. Harry III Cleveland County Admin. Building. Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent A new public portal is expected to...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 18, 2025


Boiling Springs names new police chief
Boiling Springs Town Hall and Police Dept. Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent Boiling Springs – In a press release Wednesday...

Staff Reports
Sep 17, 2025


Where's the lie?
Where’s the lie? In the wake of the political assassination (words / phrases used by the governor of Utah and federal authorities) of...

Editorial
Sep 16, 2025


Dog park opening still TBA; White makes statement on love, grace and unity
Shelby Mayor Pro Tem David White (Ward 2) speaks to city council and those in attendance Monday night. City Council Member Violet Arth...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 15, 2025


What's in a name? I'll have the special, please
The names of restaurants have always annoyed me. I don’t know why, that’s just how I’m wired.
Chuck Thompson
Sep 14, 2025


Cleveland County elected officials, candidates react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Charlie Kirk, with wife Erika and their two children. Courtesy photo On Sept 10, Charlie Kirk, 31, was killed by an assassin’s bullet...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 13, 2025


Charlotte rail killing draws sparring of U.S. Senate candidates, Cooper against Whatley
Iryna Zarutska was murdered by Decarlos Brown Jr., on Aug. 22 in Charlotte while riding the light rail train. courtesy file photo (The...

Alan Wooten
Sep 13, 2025


Three seconds to decide: How one website designer is helping business owners build a better online presence
“The first three second matter,” Webb noted of a website’s mobile version. “You have three seconds to catch the eye of the viewer.”
Chuck Thompson
Sep 11, 2025


Awards banquet for CCS; Burns sweeps admin awards, teacher of the year goes to elementary teacher
The annual event was held Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, at the Venue at Turkey Ridge.

Staff Reports
Sep 10, 2025


Schools recognized for achievements at CCS meeting
‘Great Schools don’t happen by accident’ was the de facto theme of Monday night’s Cleveland County School Board meeting.
Chuck Thompson
Sep 9, 2025


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, 2025


Post 82 to hold annual oratorical contest
Participants will give an 8 to 10 minute original speech on any aspect of the U.S. Constitution they choose. Then present a 3 to 5 minute oration on a pre-selected topic.

Staff Reports
Sep 8, 2025


FEMA Act: Bill reformed, returning independent status
The FEMA Act of 2025 would restore original status as an independent agency, removing it from the Department of Homeland Security where critics say trouble brewed under the leadership of former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the Biden administration.

Alan Wooten
Sep 5, 2025
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