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Meredith and Jakob Diebold were bundled up while at the Foothills Farmers Market in Shelby on Saturday, January 24th. The frigid days we've been having in Cleveland County is making everyone wear many layers of clothes.

Loyd Lewis of Lewis Farms made sure to stay as warm as he could while working at the Foothills Farmers Market in Shelby on Saturday, January 24th.
Jeff Melton photo.

Gary Wyatt Millsaps, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 27, 2026 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

Heath Denton Hovis, 80, of Deerfield Road, Shelby passed away on January 27, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

Saturday, FEBRUARY 28
What: Heart & Sole 10-Mile and 5K Trail Race
When: 9:00 am, February 28.
Where: Broad River Greenway, 126 Broad River Dr., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Participants can choose between the challenging 10-mile course or the more approachable 5K option. Both routes wind through scenic wooded trails, along river views, and across gentle rolling terrain that showcases the natural beauty of the Greenway. Proceeds from the race support trail maintenance and the many free programs offered throughout the year at the Greenway. Participants are encouraged to wear red in honor of Heart Month, or sport their official race day t-shirt, and dedicate their run to someone who inspires them to live well. Registration is now open. Visit www.broadrivergreenway.com to sign up, or find us on Facebook and follow the event link for details.