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The Ocean Blvd. Band will perform during the Hot Nights Cool Rides Friday Kick Off Cruise In & Concert on Friday, August 15 at 7:30pm. The free concert will be held at Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) located at 153 Park Square in Forest City.

At the American Legion World Series Volunteer Meeting held at the Legrand Center on July 24th, Shelby American Legion Post 82 and Department Vice Commander Jimmy Sherman were awarded the American Legion Cash Leadership Award.

"Music is for everybody. It's a river we can all put our cups into, drink it and be sustained by it! ............ John Williams, composer of Star Wars
Did you know that Shelby has a music club???? Yes!

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners is proud to reaffirm its commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all members of our community, both human and animal. In a continued effort to support emergency preparedness and compassionate care, Cleveland County is pleased to announce the acquisition and distribution of WAG'N O2 FUR LIFE® Pet Oxygen Mask Kits.

Will James enjoys ice cream at National Night Out at Shelby City Park.

Martha Badger, Executive Director Assistant at Crossroads Rescue Mission, greets people at the Annual Book Bag Giveaway at Bethel Church in Shelby on Saturday, August 2nd.

Richard and Nicole Parker are pictured with Kathy Allen as they get ready to give out school supplies at the Crossroads Rescue Mission annual book bag giveaway. 

Foothills Public Shooting Complex is offering a First Shots pistol class on August 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lou Ann Hamrick Slater, 71, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home.

Brooke Amanda Blackmon, 28, passed away on June 29th, 2025 at her residence

Thelma Jean Philbeck Cody, affectionately known as Thelma, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2025, in Kingstown, North Carolina.

Mary Jo Schumacher Lowery, 78, an energetic and passionate soul, completed her earthly journey on July 20, 2025.

Jeffrey Lee Head, known affectionately to all as Jeffrey, passed away on July 13, 2025, in York, South Carolina.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Randy Shelley Allen, who was born on January 10, 1962, in Greenwood, SC, and died on July 22, 2025, at Hospice of Wendover in Shelby, NC.

Jimmy Brandon Bumgardner, 43, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 while at his home.

Brevard William "Bill" Lowe, aged 81, passed away peacefully on the 23rd of July, 2025, at Atrium Healthcare - Cleveland.

Diane Lynn Gottschling Bradley, age 80, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Charles David Bridges, 88, passed away at Carolinas Medical Center on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Tommy Pressley "Tom" Bridges passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at Atrium Health-Cleveland, enveloped in the love of his family.

Jesse Fay Wellmon, 86, of Vale, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

Trevionne Lamont Watson, 70, of 1207 Starlight Drive Shelby, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Atrium Health, Cleveland.

Carl Franklin Hull, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on July 29, 2025, at Atrium Health- Cleveland.

Brittney Danielle Gaddy, affectionately known as Brittney, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Kings Mountain at the age of 37.

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Betty Ann Bell Philbeck, age 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, who departed this life on July 28, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Patsy Ann Allen Wease, age 84 of Grover, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.