THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

By Lauren Becatti | Opinion Gardner-Webb stidnets gather for a photo with the President of Finland(center). From left, Dr. Rennie, General Rudd, Maverick, President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Marisol, Molly, Bethany, Allie, Hilda. | photo by Dr. Richard Routh. From left, Marisol, Molly, Bethany, Allie, Hilda and Lauren. | photo by Dr. Richard Routh. Seven Gardner-Webb University students, including myself, had the honor of meeting the 13th President of Finland, Alexander Stu

OPINION – I’ll go ahead and tell you now, this will be this last new Sunday Column for the year; next week’s will be a rerun, because like everyone else, I need time off for the holidays, too. I don’t have a staff of employees to fall back on. For 98.5% of the work, it's only me. Even if it’s a wire news story, or not, or my amazingly talented freelancer Lauren Becatti, who has contributed a few news article to build her portfolio, has quite simply been a big help and I hope

By Lauren Becatti | The Shelby Independent Tacos featured on Chipotle's menu OPINION – I heard rumors about a Chipotle coming to Shelby, so I decided to get to the bottom of it. After contacting the Chipotle media relations representative, I have confirmed that the rumor is true. Sometime next year we will be getting a Chipotle! However, the location was not confirmed at this time. Chipotle is a personal favorite of mine (and I certainly prefer it over another notable chain).

By Lauren Becatti | The Shelby Independent Dog park users can access the new park through the Harmony Trail entrance photos courtesy...