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Service above self is the Rotary International motto and the practice of Shelby Rotary Club (SRC). Over the past four months, the Club has organized and participated in several activities to serve others in the community. Audrey Whetten Godfrey, SRC president shared, "Service above self has been the role of Shelby Rotary Club for ninety-seven years. Our vision for this year is to focus on the needs of the community and to help people and make a difference each day."

Clearwater Paper Corporation donates $62,000 to make Boys & Girls Club a safer place for kids. The Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County (BGCCC) received the donation to support its ongoing culture of child safety.

The Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettle Campaign is back in Cleveland County, ushering in the festive spirit of Christmas.

Terry Lynn Pearson Blanton, 69, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Atrium Health - Cleveland, Shelby.

Barbara Motz Stroupe, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Erika Julia Molenda McKinney, 77, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 while at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland.

James Dimario Anderson, Jr. also known as "Bogie" was born to Billie Dawson Littlejohn and James Dimario Anderson, Sr. on August 19, 1993 in Cleveland County, NC.

James Ussery Jr., age 79, of Shelby NC, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct 18, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Ray Linwood Homesley, 80, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at White Oak Manor, Shelby, NC.

Otis Archie Young, age 64 of 2330 Mason Street, Shelby, NC transitioned from his earthly body to his heavenly body on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Atrium Health Hospital in Shelby, North Carolina.

Robert Gene Kimble, 74, of Shelby, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, Rellie McDowell, Jr. 73, transitioned from his earthly vessel to his eternal one with his loving wife and son by his side.

Harrill Louis "Baby Ray" Ruff departed this life on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his residence in Shelby, NC.

Jeffrey Mark Spivey, 67, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his home.

Judith Ann Baugham Hendrixon, 80, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on October 26, 2023 at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC.

Joan Abernathy Blackwelder, age 74 of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully October 29, 2023, at her home.

James Phillip Gold (Phil), 83, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Atrium Health-Kings Mountain.

Jane Pace, 73, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Paul Douglas Bumgardner, 63 of Polkville Road, Shelby, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover.