THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

By Sara Triplett | The Sunday Column | Special to The Shelby Independent OPINION / HUMOR – Time is a funny thing. It’s not like actually funny, but it’s one of those things you can wish away, beg to stay, try and pass, try to pause, seems to fly, all while standing by. And every year, without fail, there is a day when the world suddenly feels a little more generous. That day, of course, is the return of Daylight Saving Time, and in my opinion, the most underrated, unofficial,

By Ron Humphries | Guest Opinion Humphries North Carolina's school calendar law, established in 2004, required public schools to start the academic year no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26. The original aim was to support tourism in the coastal counties. However, as time has passed, it has generated much debate about its adverse effects on education and community needs across the state, particularly in economically challenged rural counties with greater workforce

By Jimmy Boheler | guest opinion Recently, while filming in my hometown of Kings Mountain, I was told it was not a good idea for me to fly my drone in a certain area. As a licensed and responsible drone operator who follows FAA safety guidelines, I could not help but wonder why. The area was safe, open, and completely legal to fly in as long as I was not flying directly over people. That moment made me stop and think about something bigger than just a flight. Why are some of