THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Dr. Brian Hunnell, left, shakes hands with CCS Board of Education Chairman Joel Shores Tuesday night. Hunnell will serve as the interim superintendent during the board's search for a permanent replacement. | Chuck Thompson EDUCATION – In a 9-0 decision by the Cleveland County Schools Board of Education, Dr. Brian Hunnell was named Interim Superintendent of CCS Tuesday evening, during a closed session of a public special called meet

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent The Cleveland County Board of Education during their meeting Monday night, Nov. 10, 2025 as they weighed their decisions on the school calendar for the 2026-27 school year. Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent The Cleveland County Schools Board of Education voted in a contested 5-4 ballot Monday evening to approve the Calendar Option A which is a parent and staff favorite, and violates state law. Cleveland County Schools is jus