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North Pole officials: Santa’s new sleigh, able to do Mach 4, comes with new safety features to streamline delivery times
Staff Reports | The Shelby Independent, North Pole Media Office Stocking hung, by the chimney with care. Santa's got a brand new sleigh! Recently, The Shelby Independent was able to obtain some inside information regarding Santa replacing his sleigh. While the reports remained unconfirmed from October, when we received the alleged information, The North Pole did send a press release confirming that Santa did indeed replace the sled that he has used since 1937. In the stateme
Chuck Thompson
Dec 23, 2025


Operation Secret Surprise well received in Boiling Springs
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
Chuck Thompson
Dec 21, 2025


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
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