Recent Articles

Boy Scout Troop 92 held a country breakfast fundraiser at El Bethel United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 7th. The Scouts took orders and delivered food to guests during the event.

Drew Trombetta takes a customer's order during the Troop 92 country breakfast fundraiser.

Scout Master John Kaiser of Troop 92, was cooking up sausage and bacon at the country breakfast fundraiser at El Bethel United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain.

Vivian Scoggins Payne, 77, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

George Daniel Pearson, 78, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Pineville.

Brandon Atkins, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 due to an auto accident.

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Montrose Meacham Ballard passed away at Atrium Health in Shelby, surrounded by her family.

Betty Jean Spurlin Bowman, age 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Shelby, North Carolina.

Lisa Lovelace Baucom, 62, of Boiling Springs, died Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence. A native of Cleveland County, she was born January 2, 1964.

Janice Lee Ivie Wright, 64, of Shelby, died at Atrium Health Cleveland on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Mrs. Donna Lee Hovis of Shelby, North Carolina passed away on January 29, 2026.

John Bruno Hamrick, of Boiling Springs, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026.

Kings Mountain It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna Renee Winstead, a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to love, strength, and independence.

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Irene Wood Bernstein, born on February 21, 1947, in Buffalo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Kings Mountain at the age of 78.

Woodrow Lafoy "Foy" Brackett, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation Center in Cherryville, NC.

Judy Ellen Harkey Buff, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home.

Richard Ray Ellison, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Peak Resources.

SHELBY David Henry McMurry, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Cleveland County, NC, at the age of 86.

Shelby - Mr. Robert Earl Ledford, 69, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his residence.

In loving remembrance of Ed Shirah, who departed this earthly realm on February 2, 2026, at his residence in Shelby, North Carolina, we reflect upon a life richly lived and fully embraced.

As Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant celebrates its 30th anniversary, the locally owned restaurant is proud to announce the return of the Mi Pueblito Memorial Scholarship, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to supporting the next generation of community leaders.

Henry Fortner got busy shoveling snow in his driveway in Boiling Springs before it iced over. Jeff Melton photo

Henry Fortner got busy shoveling snow in his driveway in Boiling Springs before it iced over. Jeff Melton photo

A car makes its way up Main Street in Boiling Springs during the blustery condition last Saturday morning. Jeff Melton photo

Sherry Nevins and her pooch Susie took a stroll around their neighborhood in the snow last Sunday afternoon.
Jeff Melton photo