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Federal, state, and local officials joined Sen. Debbie Clary, co-founder and board chair of Pinnacle Classical Academy, at the official dedication of Pinnacle Classical Academy's grade 4-12 school building at its Joes Lake Road campus on April 10.

Award winners at this year's Antique Tractor Show were Jeremy Lankford who won the slow race; Thomas Joplin, chain stacking; Alan Jones, 3rd place tractor; Trey Ledbetter, 1st place tractor, Gene Blanton, 2nd place tractor, and Kyle Gonce, tractor backing.

T.J. Bryant and Brody Davis were the founders of the Cleveland County Antique Tractor Association in 2020. This year they celebrated the 6th annual Antique Tractor Show.

Elaina holds on to her dad, Jeremy Lankford during the Antique Tractor Show at Springmore Baptist Church in Boiling Springs. Jeff Melton photo

Hayrides were a fun part of the 6th Antique Tractor Show hosted by the Cleveland County Antique Tractor Association. 

Members of Springmore Baptist Church sold hot dogs, snacks and soft drinks during the Antique Tractor Show. The fundraiser was for the Churches' building fund. 

Members of Springmore Baptist Church sold hot dogs, snacks and soft drinks during the Antique Tractor Show. The fundraiser was for the Churches' building fund.

Bobby Gene Hayes, 87 passed away peacefully in Wilmington NC on March 25, 2026.

Corey Fortson passed away on April 10, 2026.

Deacon Joey Wayne Watkins departed this life and transitioned into eternal life surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dean Davis Jr., a devoted family man and pillar of his community, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.

Blacksburg - Emmie Lou Anderson Mattox, 81, of 186 Bedford Road, passed away on April 11, 2026, at her residence.

Jordyn Lei Robinson, 28, of Gaffney, South Carolina, passed away on April 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Martha Jane Scoggins passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

SHELBY, N.C. - Mary Louise Moore White of Earl, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Mona Callahan Ruppe, age 75, of Cliffside, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

SHELBY- Sammy E. Mills, aged 92, peacefully departed this life on March 17, 2026, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of steadfast faith, service, and love.