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Staff Reports Pedestrian struck in Boiling Springs. BOILING SPRINGS – In a statement released Monday afternoon by The Boiling Springs Police Department Chief Brian DiYorio, referenced an incident that occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 17, when a pedestrian was struck by a motorist at the stoplight. The Boiling Springs Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at E College Avenue at S Main Street on Feb. 17 at approximately 3:31pm.   "A vehicle

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent The Boiling Springs City Council, with Mayor Tommy Greene third from left. Feb 3, 2026. Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Several Town of Boiling Springs Police Officers were sworn in, and promotions were also awarded, Tuesday night at the Boiling Springs Town Council public meeting. A proclamation was also read, honoring former Mayor Bill Elliott, who recently passed away at the age of 95.   The meeti

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Law enforcement volunteers and 17 local kids participated in shop with a cop on Friday. Courtesy photo, BSPD (For photos from 'Shop with a Cop' event, scroll to the end of the news story) BOILING SPRINGS – The annual Shop with a Cop was held the past Friday in Cleveland County, with kids and law enforcement officers from across the county. The happy faces of kids and cops gathered at The Boiling Springs Town Hall before rolling out

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Boiling Springs Police Officer Anthony Fields and Chief Brian DiYorio at Operation Secret Surprise, in the Boiling springs Town Hall. Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent When a child wants to give their parents a Christmas gift, it holds a special meaning that a child takes the time to think of their parents during the holiday season. That’s why Officer Anthony Fields and the Boiling Springs Police Department held their fir