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Cops help Bulldog Quik-Snak raise money for local troops overseas
By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent From left, back row: Ofc Crowder, Chief DiYorio, Inv. Paz, Reanna, Lt. Gantt, Catlyn, Sgt. Williamson, Cpl. Lane. Front row: Lilly, Kylie, Javianna. Submitted photo 'Food and Order' was the unofficial motto Thursday evening (and not in that order) at the Bulldog Quik-Snak in Boiling Springs, as the Boiling Springs Police Department served patrons, acting as waiters and bussers for several hours while raising money to support our t
Chuck Thompson
Dec 7, 2025


Atrium Health, Washington Outreach Ministry expand food assistance
Staff reports | Atrium Health submitted photo More than 30 Atrium Health Cleveland and Atrium Health Kings Mountain teammates volunteered at Washington Outreach Ministry’s drive-thru food pantry event in Shelby earlier this month. The health care professionals — including doctors, nurses and hospital leaders — worked side-by-side with food pantry staffers to combat hunger in Cleveland County. Atrium Health teammates unloaded food trucks, organized donated items and handed out
Chuck Thompson
Nov 20, 2025


First Paws for Laws ride a success for K-9s
By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Blue Crew LEMC Donnie Chapman, Sergeant Mike Lovelace, Deputy Jesse Hollifield, K-9 Deputy Mike Lawrence and his partner K9 Karma, Deputy Alex Granados, Deputy Ryan Jones and V. Pres. Chris Ledbetter at the fundraising event on Saturday. Courtesy photo | Blue Crew LEMC. Cameron Todd Bridal & Formalwear JB Drone Solutions Blue Crew Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club (L.E.M.C.) held their first Paws for Laws fundraiser ride through Cleve
Chuck Thompson
Oct 25, 2025


Planning for the next 65 years: Shanghai VFD to raise $4,000,000 for new building
By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Shanghai Fire Department, Shelby, NC. The new building being proposed will be built to the...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 3, 2025


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Chuck Thompson
Aug 22, 2025


Riders rev up for a cause: Blue Crew LEMC raises funds for daughter
By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Blue Crew LEMC poses for a photo after the Third annual Poker Run in memory of Jimmy "Repo"...
Chuck Thompson
Aug 16, 2025


Healthy Together Cleveland receives foundation grant
Due to recent FDA cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), local food pantries are being impacted.

Staff Reports
Aug 12, 2025


Philanthropic network launches to strengthen local nonprofits
Press release:The Cleveland County Philanthropic Network is a collaborative of local non-fundraising grantmakers and community conveners working to strengthen Cleveland County’s nonprofit organizations.

Staff Reports
Aug 11, 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
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