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Allison Golf Cars: Local small business steers towards growth, powered by customer care
For anyone in Cleveland County, it’s possible you’ve heard of Allison Golf Cars – you might have even taken a ride in one of their golf carts and not even realized it when at a festival or some other event. Their golf carts are everywhere. From driveways to fairways, concerts to corporate events, since 2009 Allison Golf Cars has been in the driver's seat, steering the wheels of change for mobility, rolling along, putting smiles on people’s faces and providing fun for the whol
Chuck Thompson
Aug 27, 2025


Guest Opinion: Sometimes we have to step back to see clearly
Guest opinion by Jimmy Boheler

Opinion
Aug 27, 2025


CCS earns praise on top 100 NC employers according to Forbes
CCS earns top billing n bes places to work in North Carolina.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 25, 2025


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, 2025


Mondays happen, we can’t stop ’em
Mondays remind me of The Gremlins
Chuck Thompson
Aug 24, 2025


N.C. Department of Ag to send relief checks to farmers
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS) is expected to send the first round of relief checks for farmers sta
Chuck Thompson
Aug 23, 2025


Pinnacle Classical Academy top shelf in ‘U.S. News’ high school rankings for county
Pinnacle ranks top in county schools

Staff Reports
Aug 22, 2025


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Got news? Contact The Shelby Independent.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 22, 2025


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, 2025


CCS announces Teacher of the Year finalists
The finalists this year for Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year have been announced.

Staff Reports
Aug 19, 2025


Letter to the editor: Aaron Bridges, Board of Education member
“My position is not about politics; it is about ensuring that our students, staff, and teachers have a safe and nurturing place to grow.”

Letter to the Editor
Aug 18, 2025


A wrinkle in the season; what do we call this time in our lives?
If it’s not summer, and definitely not the cool feel of Fall, then, what is this abysmal period of discombobulating season called?
Chuck Thompson
Aug 16, 2025


Riders rev up for a cause: Blue Crew LEMC raises funds for daughter
By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Blue Crew LEMC poses for a photo after the Third annual Poker Run in memory of Jimmy "Repo"...
Chuck Thompson
Aug 16, 2025


Op-Ed: Roy Cooper led the split from bipartisan agreement on school choice
Families can choose from many opportunities available: public schools, public charter schools, private schools, religious-affiliated schools

Opinion
Aug 16, 2025


Poll: Cooper leads Whatley by 8 points
Cooper will be the sixth former governor of the state to try for the U.S. Senate. One from each major party has lost

Alan Wooten
Aug 14, 2025


A harsh dose of reality: Some things are better left alone
Kings Mountain needs to make some major changes.

Opinion
Aug 13, 2025


First day of school brought sunshine from rain; CCS reports A+ for first day back.
All smiles on the first day back at school. Courtesy photo | Chad Terry CCS You might have noticed things look back to normal after a...
Chuck Thompson
Aug 13, 2025


Erin: Forecast for 111 mph winds by Saturday morning
Cleveland County residents have no reason to worry, and while it is uncertain where its path might turn, Erin will likely not affect the western part of the state.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 13, 2025


Healthy Together Cleveland receives foundation grant
Due to recent FDA cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), local food pantries are being impacted.

Staff Reports
Aug 12, 2025


Cleveland County residents traveling east be advised — Erin: Watch underway for potential of Atlantic hurricane season’s first
Hurricane season begins.

Alan Wooten
Aug 12, 2025
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