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Elizabeth "Anne" Frazier, age 77, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home.

Bruce Wayne Givens, Sr., age 65, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his home.

Judy Toney Cole, age 78, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Reginald "Reggie" Everette Bridges, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2026 at his home.

Betty Joyce Hildebran Wright, 94, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 9:20 p.m. at Trinity Village in Hickory.

John Costner Jr., 90, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 26, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Tina Marie Bowers, age 58, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at Robin Johnson House.

Hugh "Gene" Ledford, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Cleveland Community College is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support the expansion and renovation of the Bailey Allied Health and Science Center, increasing the college's capacity to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

he Earl Scruggs Center and American Songcatcher are pleased to announce Roots Music Revue, a new live music and storytelling series debuting this fall. Produced in partnership with host Nicholas Edward Williams and regional public radio station WNCW 88.7, the series will bring audiences into the Great Hall at the Earl Scruggs Center for the live recording of a radio-style program exploring the people, places, and traditions that shape American roots music.

Rocket was adopted as a puppy, but his family recently returned him because he became reactive toward their other dog. Since returning, his foster has been working with him. While he is still dog-reactive, he responds exceptionally well to his handler. If he reacts to another dog, he redirects and calms almost immediately with a command.

Shelby American Legion Post 82 installed new officers at its July meeting. They are left to right, Marge Hooper (Adjutant), Rick Stroupe (Sergeant at Arms), Joe Blalock (Resource Office), Ludy Wilkie (Historian), Dave Williams (Commander), Martha Bridges (finance officer). Jimmy Sherman, (rear) Past Commander now Third Vice Commander, and he presided over the installation.

Members of the Patriot Riders of America NC Chapter 1, held a fundraiser yard sale at the American Legion Building on Saturday, July 18th. Pictured left to right: Ray Heberlig, Willie Bigham, Ally Bigham, Joanne Bobbitt, Sue Lozier, Ben Greene, Larry Bobbitt, and Greg Lozier.

SHELBY- The checkered flag waved one last time for Bruce Neal Camp, age 64, on July 11, 2026. Born on February 26, 1962, Bruce lived life in the fast lane with his quick wit, infectious laughter, and an unyielding passion for dirt track racing.

SHELBY- Michael Rose, born on January 10, 1985, to Michael Rose and Janet Lenahan, in Syracuse, NY, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2026, at the age of 41.

SHELBY- Natacha Maria Sheldon, a cherished soul born on February 24, 1957, in Jersey City, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, in Shelby, NC, at the age of 69.

Shirley Montez Ross Causby, 82, of Shelby passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby.

Jack H. Conner, age 77, of Caroleen, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at his home.

Oscar Johnson "John" Harry, 80, of Grover, NC, passed away on July 20, 2026 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

Howard Heneson Padgett Jr., 74, of Shelby passed away July 19, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Robert Eugene Stephens, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.

Robert Eugene Stephens, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.

Robert Eugene Stephens, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.

Eileen Mildred Nelson Williams, a remarkable woman who filled the lives of those around her with love, joy, and delicious baked goods, passed away peacefully at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving family.