THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

By Adrian Hamrick | AWLS | Dir. of Operations The Jim Horn family gathered for a photograph at home plate. | ALWS courtesy photo SHELBY, N.C. — The American Legion World Series (ALWS) Executive Committee once again delivered a memorable evening of baseball at Keeter Stadium as Wake Forest University defeated Appalachian State University 3–2 in the annual Jim Horn Tribute Game on Tuesday night. After a brief morning shower cleared, fans were treated to a beautiful evening f

Staff Reports | Cleveland Community College Coaches Wilson, left, and Buyers. | Courtesy photo Cleveland Community College — CCC has announced that Head Volleyball Coach Jamie Wilson is stepping down from her position with the Yetis to accept a new opportunity as Assistant Coach at Presbyterian College, an NCAA Division I program competing in the Big South Conference. Assistant Coach Aaliyah Byers will serve as Interim Head Coach as the Yetis prepare for the upcoming 2026

Staff Reports | Cleveland County Schools Board of Education Dr. Stephen Fisher's will retire as Superintendent effective July 1, 2026. Courtesy photo SHELBY, NC — In a press release late Friday afternoon, the Cleveland County Board of Education announced the upcoming retirement of Superintendent Dr. Stephen R. Fisher, effective July 1, 2026. The statement said: Dr. Fisher is a beloved leader whose unwavering commitment to students, educators, and families has cultivated e