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Celebrate our nation's independence on Friday, July 4, 2025, as the City of Kings Mountain hosts
Revolutionary 4th...

Dirty Grass Soul finishes their sound check for their time to preform on the main stage at Fallston Fun Fest at Fallston School on June 28th.

The American Legion World Series (ALWS) will present "Concert on the Corner, on Saturday, August 9, at the intersection of Warren and Lafayette Streets in Uptown Shelby.
John Michael Montgomery will headline the concert as part of his "Farewell Tour Performance."

Dr. Shelly Shope, the CEO of Pinnacle Classical Academy, has been reelected by fellow charter school leaders to the board of directors of the North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools.

The Cleveland County Arts Council is pleased to announce that on July 23-26, 2025, the 26th Annual "Real to Reel International Film Festival"...

Mr. Alfred Lee Brooks Sr., 73, was born on July 6, 1951 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Rilus and Rosie Brooks.

Barbara Mulwee Helms, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 24, 2025 at Atrium Cleveland Regional in Shelby, NC.

David Bruce Smith, 71, of Kings Mountain, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House.

David Eugene White, a faith-filled man known for his thoughtful nature and unfailing kindness, passed away at Carolina Caring on June 20, 2025, at the age of 77.

Frankie Sheridan Carpenter Hicks, 84 of Shelby, N.C. passed on June 19, 2025, at White oak manor, Kings Mountain.

Gail Russell Traywick, age 75, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on June 20, 2025.

GROVER: Grady T. Childers, beloved husband, uncle, friend, and community pillar, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at his home in Grover, NC, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 96.

John A. Auten Jr., born on March 18, 1949, was the beloved son of the late John A. Sr. and Ivey Auten of Albemarle, NC.

Johnny Edwin Webber, 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Shelby on June 21, 2025.

Judith (Judy) Pope Harrelson passed away peacefully at her home as the sun rose on Sunday morning, June 22, 2025.

Judy Morehead Lovelace, was reunited with her loving husband on June 18, 2025, at the age of 78.

SHELBY-Born on October 18, 1945, in Boiling Springs, NC, Kelly B. Lanier bid farewell to this world on June 25, 2025, in Shelby, NC, at the grand age of 79.

Shelby: Leona "Lee" Corley, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and devoted member of her church community, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in Richland County, South Carolina, at the age of 85.

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Lucille Camp Williams, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished member of the Kings Mountain community, who passed way on June 20, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia at the age of 83.

Mr. Michael Dean Surratt was born April 9, 1953, and he peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025.

Nancy Bridges Waters, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 23, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Rev. Robert Lee Whitworth Sr., age 73, of Newton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Ruby Wesson Sain, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully at her home on June 19, 2025.

Mrs. Sarah Louise Poston Barrow, 81, affectionately called 'Baby Cakes' by her husband, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

SHELBY: Wanda Kay Snyder, a spirited dreamer with the heart of a lion and the wit to match, gracefully exited this world on May 15, 2025, at the age of 71.

Shelby: Wendy Burnette Lowery, age 56, completed her earthly journey on June 20, 2025, in Cleveland County.