THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Blue Crew LEMC Donnie Chapman, Sergeant Mike Lovelace, Deputy Jesse Hollifield, K-9 Deputy Mike Lawrence and his partner K9 Karma, Deputy Alex Granados, Deputy Ryan Jones and V. Pres. Chris Ledbetter at the fundraising event on Saturday. Courtesy photo | Blue Crew LEMC. Cameron Todd Bridal & Formalwear JB Drone Solutions Blue Crew Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club (L.E.M.C.) held their first Paws for Laws fundraiser ride through Cleve

From our partners at WCABnews.com | Annie Dance An after-action report commissioned by North Carolina Emergency Management says Hurricane Helene revealed “critical vulnerabilities” in the state’s disaster response system, from staffing shortages to communications failures and widespread disinformation. The independent review, conducted by the McChrystal Group, found that the Category 4 storm, which struck in September 2024, “tested North Carolina’s emergency management capa

By Alan Wooten | The Center Square The North Carolina Legislative Building, home to the General Assembly, stands on Jones Street in Raleigh, N.C. Photo: Alan Wooten / The Center Square (The Center Square) – State budget negotiations have stalled between North Carolina Republican leaders in the General Assembly and the calendar year appears headed to an end without a new two-year spending plan. The budget by state law was due July 1 and Wednesday represented Day 114. Lawmakers

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent CCS Board members pictured, from left, Walter Spurling, Danny Blanton, Ron Humphries, Joel Shores, Aaron Bridges and Ronnie Grigg. Not pictured, David Fisher, Gloria Sherman and Kenneth Ledford. Editor’s note: Read carefully. This is only a report of what transpired during the meeting and not to sway anyone to agree or disagree, but to present you with the facts and let you decide for yourself. Ultimately, it was stated that the mone

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners will hold their regularly scheduled meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 21., at 6 p.m., in the county commissioners’ chamber. Items on the agenda range from recognition of Minority Enterprise Development Week to budget amendments. The commissioners will recognize Minority Enterprise Development Week, with Richard Hooker, MED Week President who is slated to be present for the special recognition. Other items on the agenda include the public comme

stock photo The Carolina Pottery Festival returns for its 25 th year on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the LeGrand Center, in Shelby. The festival attracts crowds of over 1,000 pottery lovers with close to 100 well-known regional potters showing and selling their work. It is one of the largest “pottery only” festivals in the southeast with a wide range of traditional and contemporary work that is functional, decorative and sculptural. Artists will be available to talk about their ins

stock photo Monday night, around 10:55 p.m., Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office responded to 138 Mallard Dr. regarding a suspicious person call. The Sheriff's office released a statement on the incident Tuesday afternoon. According to official reports, the homeowner went outside after noticing lights on in an adjacent house under renovation. The homeowner was aware that lights shouldn’t be on and suspected a breaking and entering. After stepping outside he saw a male wearing

U.S. Rep. Tim Moore, District 14 Cleveland County’s U.S. Representative, District 14, Time Moore said he won’t accept his paycheck while...

English ain't easy, but I prefer it, mostly because I speak it OPINION / HUMOR – At one point in my life (maybe almost 20 years ago) I seriously considered going to South Korea to teach English. But then, my brain did what it does best, and I started thinking about the silent “G” and silent “K” and I just didn’t have the energy, nor the knowledge, to explain that. I could just imagine the confusion on the faces of Koreans when learning the spelling of English words, taught

By Alan Wooten | The Center Square A carton of large eggs rests on a kitchen stove. Alan Wooten / The Center Square (The Center Square)...

Hastings calls for Brockman's resignation; Eason condemns behavior By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent N.C. Rep. Cecil Brockman...

By Alan Wooten | The Center Square The Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters is seen in Washington, July 29, 2025. Andrew...

The Catawba Nation Foundation (CNF) has awarded $800,000 in 2025 grants to nonprofit organizations advancing cultural preservation,...

By David Beasley | The Center Square Courtesy photo Auditor.NC.gov | The Center Square (The Center Square) – In an effort to reduce...

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent 'the Beast' throws riders up in the air, hanging upside down over the weekend at The Cleveland...

By Alan Wooten | The Center Square (The Center Square) – North Carolina has more than enough money to pay its outstanding bills and...

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Seen here, one of the display hives at the Fair, in the Dorton Exhibit Hall. Chuck Thompson...

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...

From our news partners at WCABNews.com By Annie Dance | WCAB News A Florida man charged in a 2017 double homicide in Forest City has...