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SPD officer fired; Fraser, Merritt and Anthony all speak on unity through dialogue, trust and prayers
By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Shelby City Manager Justin Merritt speaks Saturday morning at the podium in council chambers addressing Friday's incident. Fraser announced the officer had been fired. | Video still City of Shelby video Shelby – The City of Shelby posted an updated video statement Saturday morning in regard to the Friday morning incident of an officer seen on a viral video, circulating social media, repeatedly punching a female suspect. “As of 8:30
Chuck Thompson
May 30
Local fallen firefighters honored at memorial service
By Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent The bell used for the Sounding of the Final Alarm was rung for each name honored on Friday. | Chuck Thompson, Shelby Independent. Shelby, Cleveland County – It was a time of somber remembrance at Shelby Fire and Rescue Friday at Noon, as The 2026 Cleveland County Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service honored local firefighters that gave their lives in Cleveland County while serving. As the rain pour down from above, Firefighters and th
Chuck Thompson
May 23
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