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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


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

Staff Reports
Aug 22


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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


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


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


High steaks for Shelby as LongHorn scheduled to open Sept. 8
Taylorconfirmed that Sept. 8 is the official opening date for Longhorn.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 14


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


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


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


Man wanted by U.S. Marshals for multiple crimes against a child
Clinton is considered armed and dangerous.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 11


Local acupuncturist introduces hyperbaric chamber to available treatments
The chamber is pressurized with air, and the patient receives more oxygen into the bloodstream.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 11


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


U.S. Marshals seeking info on man wanted for murder
Petty is wanted for murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Petty has an extensive criminal history and should be considered ARMED an

Staff Reports
Aug 8


Shelby PD seeks assistance locating missing person
Patricia Ann Wiggs last known contact was with her daughter on July 31, according to police reports.

Staff Reports
Aug 8


Commissioners vote for land conservancy assistance; residents talk property taxes
“We have a rich agriculture heritage and as Charlotte moves toward us, we become more urban and less farmland..."
Chuck Thompson
Aug 8


As Hunt can attest, popularity as governor no guarantee in U.S. Senate race
Hunt, arguably a patriarch of the state party, broke ground as the first two-term governor and remains the only politician to do it twice.

Staff Reports
Aug 7


National Night Out unbothered by weather
Less than perfect weather caused vender and organization booths to be moved indoors, but the rain dwindled to a sprinkle long enough for families to check out various local county vehicles on display out front of the main entrance.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 6


CHS Student parking passes on sale
Passes are on sale Aug 6, and 7.

Staff Reports
Aug 5
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