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RALEIGH, NC --
HB 805, a bill aimed at ending exploitation in the pornography industry, passed in the North Carolina House of Representatives on a 113-0 unanimous vote. The bill now moves to the North Carolina Senate for consideration.
The "Prevent Sexual Abuse of Women and Minors Act" requires that pornography websites verify that people on their websites are at least 18 years old and have consented, in writing, to be there. It also makes a way for those who have been exploited by pornography websites to have content removed and provides significant financial penalties for violations.

Jeff Hayes, Camp Commander of Cleveland Regiment Camp 1663, places a wreath at the Confederate Monument in Uptown Shelby on Confederate Memorial Day, May 10th, 2025.Jeff Melton photo.

Congratulations to the Witherspoon Insurance Highlighters for their victory in the GCCSA U10 Tournament on May 6th and an undefeated Spring Season. We are very proud of this great group of young athletes for both their abilities on the field and their character on and off.
Submitted by Justin Witherspoon

Bill Brickley talks to friends during the Carolinas Airstream Club at the Open House Event that was held around the Court Square in Shelby on Saturday, May 10th. Jeff Melton photo.

The Mayor of York SC, Mike Fuesser is pictured with Barbare Fusser and dog Birde with Melia Jacobs. They were attending the Carolinas Airstream Club, open house event around the Court Square in Shelby on Saturday, May 10th. The club was formed in 1960. Jeff Melton photo

Ned Cash, Treasure of Camp 1663, is pictured with Jeff Hayes, Commander of Camp 1663, Nathaniel Edwards, Cadet of Camp 1663 and Pam Devine of United Daughters of the Confederacy in front of the confederate Monument in Uptown Shelby on Confederate Memorial Day May 10th.Jeff Melton photo

Barbara Ann Cash Parker, age 82, of Nashville, previously of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at her residence.

Betty Delores Moss Hughes, age 89, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2025.

J.P. Roberts, age 83, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Patsy Hollifield Conard, age 63, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 peacefully at her home.