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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, 2025


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, 2025


County provides a fresh breath of air for pets
The kits are designed to provide life-saving oxygen to animals in distress.

Staff Reports
Aug 4, 2025


The last of the old-fashioned American summers before technology ruined the fun
The last of the pre-internet pioneer children. The last of the “just yell for my mom, she will hear you!” When you fell off your bike and br
Chuck Thompson
Aug 3, 2025


Pinnacle CEO reappointed to state's Charter Schools Review Board
Dr. Shelly Shope has been appointed to her second term on the North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board.

Staff Reports
Aug 2, 2025


KM police looking for larceny suspect
Contact KMPD if you recognize this person.

Staff Reports
Jul 29, 2025


The fight for credibility
It’s unfortunate that public employees and elected officials ignore a reporter’s calls and emails.

Editorial
Jul 28, 2025


Apocalypse dough
OPINION / HUMOR — Opening a cylinder can/ tube of ready-to-bake biscuits is the baking version of Russian Roulette.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 27, 2025


Prescription for change: Eason seeks 110 NC House seat for policy reform
Eason talked to The Shelby Independent about why she is running for 100 NC House
Chuck Thompson
Jul 26, 2025


City to continue water tank maintenance
City conduct more water tank maintenance.

Staff Reports
Jul 25, 2025


A truly golden age all but forgotten
It was a time of serious competition as the Baptist, Methodist & Presbyterians tried to beat one another to the old steak house.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 20, 2025


Pinnacle ranked third in dual enrollment courses in NC
The data was based on a report submitted to the North Carolina General Assembly by the State Board of Education

Staff Reports
Jul 18, 2025


Two arrested in Lawndale drug bust
Two people were arrested and a drug house was shut down Tuesday, according to the Cleveland County Sherrif’s Department.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 16, 2025


City of KM reassures water safe to drink
On Tuesday, July 15, The City of Kings Mountain addressed their water problems by releasing a statement to their residents and media, blaming the core of the problem on a higher concentration of organic matter and reassuring the public that city water is safe to drink.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 15, 2025


Welcome to The Shelby Independent!
Here goes everything.... Right now you're reading this because you want to know what The Shelby Independent is about - and that is a...
Chuck Thompson
Jul 1, 2025


Shelby City Council passes resolution opposing state bill
SB 205 would strip local governments of zoning authority
Chuck Thompson
Jul 1, 2025
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