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'Let's give 'em something to talk about'
A roundtable discussion with the administrators of Kings Mountain Town Talk By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Kings Mountain Town Talk. From left, Matt Dover, Amanda Smith, Jada Henson and Emily Ruff. Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Kings Mountain Town talk has been a community gathering point on Facebook for a few years now. Recently, with the elections in full swing, it has become as place where people have promoted their candidacy, asked questions, cause
Chuck Thompson
20 hours ago
Walmart fulfillment center coming to Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain City Hall Kings Mountain – Walmart, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) plans to open a new fulfillment center in Gaston County. The...
Staff Reports
Sep 30
Academy Awards
By Brandt Young Sports Columnist Brandt Young Do me a favor – Google the top 25 high school football teams in America right now. Is there...
Opinion
Sep 25
N.C.’s largest County Fair returns Sept. 25
SHELBY — Since 1924, the Cleveland County Fair has brought families together to celebrate agriculture, community and fun. With livestock...
Staff Reports
Sep 22
Midpines Recycling Center to close for Construction
photo courtesy of Cleveland County government For some Cleveland County residents, recycling and trash will have to go somewhere else in...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 5
KMPD officer arrested
The SBO was requested t conduct an in investigation into the matter.
Staff Reports
Sep 1
Guest Opinion: Sometimes we have to step back to see clearly
Guest opinion by Jimmy Boheler
Opinion
Aug 27
Exclusive: Commissioner Chairman Kevin Gordon talks taxes, debt, economic growth and youth
“We all have to live here,” he said, bluntly, without hesitation. “Being public servant, it made perfect sense to serve in a capacity to invest in my community and help my community grow by keeping their exposes a s low as possible. It's a calling – Plain and simple, it’s a calling to do this.”
Chuck Thompson
Aug 25
News tips? Events? Press release? Send it
Got news? Contact The Shelby Independent.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 22
KM council candidate stepping away from event in hopes of winning seat
Pullen stated it was the ethical thing to do.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 21
A harsh dose of reality: Some things are better left alone
Kings Mountain needs to make some major changes.
Opinion
Aug 13
KM hotel stand-off ends with tragedy
Stand-off ends in tragedy.
Staff Reports
Aug 9
Law enforcement responds to ongoing situation at local hotel
The Kings Mountain Police Department and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office are still on scene.
Staff Reports
Aug 9
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
KM police looking for larceny suspect
Contact KMPD if you recognize this person.
Staff Reports
Jul 29
The fight for credibility
It’s unfortunate that public employees and elected officials ignore a reporter’s calls and emails.
Editorial
Jul 28
King Mountain asks residents to turn up the heat
KM ask residents to help with the power grid.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 26
Suspect ID’d in murder
Johnson is wanted for the death Tamia Logan
Staff Reports
Jul 24
What's all the buzz? Local drone pilot turns fun into a way to help businesses
His passion for drone flight and videography began after a raging fire near Kings Mountain.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 24
City of KM reassures water safe to drink
On Tuesday, July 15, The City of Kings Mountain addressed their water problems by releasing a statement to their residents and media, blaming the core of the problem on a higher concentration of organic matter and reassuring the public that city water is safe to drink.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 15
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