THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

By Chuck Thompson | The Sunday Column OPINION – Feelings over facts seems to be the preferred way of doing things in media nowadays, but that's not journalism, although, that is what you see and read in the mainstream media every day and that is called 'propaganda' and 'activism' disguised as journalism, as many of you have learned over the years. Some seemed to think journalism should be regulated based on what people do and do not like, because it actually does happen ev

Staff Reports | Gracie Davis, Congressman Tim Moore's Office U.S. Congressman Tim Moore, NC-14       WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump delivered the State of the Union address Tuesday evening: “Tonight, President Donald J. Trump delivered a powerful message that the State of our Union is strong and getting stronger. Under his leadership, the United States has our economy back on track, renewed re

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Rep. Tim Moore Editor’s note: This is from an interview with Congressman Tim Moore in November 2025, but still holds relevant to this election. Keep in mind this was published 11/25/2025. It’s only fair to republish this interview with the Congressman since The Shelby Independent interviewed his opponent in a “Facing the voters” feature, for the 14 th  Congressional District race. In an exclusive local interview, Congressman Tim Moor

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Kate Barr Courtesy photo Kate Barr doesn’t hide the fact that she is a Democrat running as a Republican. She has made it clear several times in the past; I even asked her point-blank, “So, you’re a Democrat running as a Republican?” Her response, without hesitation – “Yes,” but then she explained that she feels more like “A woman without a partisan home.” Barr expanded her answer, stating, “I want America to work for everyone;

Staff Reports Congressman Time Moore, 14th Congressional District. Official photo   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Already this week, the House Committee on Financial Services advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R.6644). Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) voted to pass this legislation out of the committee, recognizing the importance of this legislation to streamline housing development and affordability by updating outdated programs, removing regulatory roadblock

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent In an exclusive local interview, Congressman Tim Moore, of the 14 District, spoke with the Shelby Independent, discussing issues that affect both the district (especially Cleveland County) and the entire nation. From the the topic of the government shutdown, to the murder of Iryna Zarutska, holding judges and magistrates accountable for allowing violent repeat offenders back on the streets – an issue that can affect any of us here in