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The birth of Jesus

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Shelby's City Council 12-01-2025. Swearing in for the three newly elected, and all returning city council members was held Monday night during the City of Shelby’s City council meeting. The city financials were also reviewed for the fiscal year budget and an updated on the paw patrol at the city park was given by the city manager. Violet Arth was sworn in first, joined by her children for her re-swearing in as council member for the

Why does the oven light never burn out?

Veterans’ Day salute to my pawpaw

Press release | Cleveland County Gov. SHELBY — The United States Department of Agriculture has ordered a pause on all November SNAP benefits until further notice due to the federal government shutdown. Unless the USDA lifts their suspension in the coming days, November SNAP benefits will not be issued. The NC Department of Health and Human Services is ready to act quickly should the USDA allow North Carolina to resume November SNAP benefits. You can still use your EBT card an

David Causby, Ward 3. Shelby City Council. file photo In what seemed like an unexpected shock to some, City Council Member David Causby,...

Romance will never be the same

Wind probabilities from Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, through Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, are shown in this image from the National Hurricane...

SHELBY — Since 1924, the Cleveland County Fair has brought families together to celebrate agriculture, community and fun. With livestock...

The annual event was held Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, at the Venue at Turkey Ridge.

The four-year graduation rate was the highest in a decade, increasing to 87.7%, from 87% in 2023-24.

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Shanghai Fire Department, Shelby, NC. The new building being proposed will be built to the...

Bradshaw By The Shelby Independent | Staff report A Shelby woman was found shot to death in her home on Labor Day. On Sept. 1, the...

While I was in South Dakota, I learned a lot I didn’t know about the eagle. Mostly what it represented to the Lakota people, one steeped in history, bravery and wisdom.

The SBO was requested t conduct an in investigation into the matter.

Fire engulfed Wooding Mill Winery Sunday morning.

There’s no place quite like North Carolina.

Dot Roark cuts the ribbon dedicating the new C19 studio and in honor of her plaque on the wall for the trust endowment she created for CCC's broadcast program and C19. Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent Editor's note: Since the publication of this article on Aug. 29. 2025., Dorothy (“Dot”) Mulder Roark,101, passed away at home on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025. The Shelby Independent extends our heartfelt condolences to her family. Cleveland Community College held a spec

Cleveland County tops the list with double digits.

Three car accident results in fatality