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The Shanghai Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors convened on January 13th, 2026. The board moved forward with election of officers; Josh Biddix was elected Chairman Of The Board and Mike Carr elected Vice-Chairman Of The Board.

The Crest FFA Alumni Association has announced rising country music star Alex Miller as the headliner for the Second Annual Blue Jacket Jam, scheduled for March 7, 2026, at the Crest High School Auditorium. The concert is expected to draw country music fans, FFA alumni, and students from across the region for an evening that blends national-level entertainment with strong agricultural roots.

A large crowd made it out for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Peace March in Shelby.

Mr. Fred Smith, Jr., 82, passed away on January 15, 2026, at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte, NC.

Gloria "Jean" Randall Miller, 84, went home to Heaven on January 16, 2026 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

Randall Lane Miller, 66, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland, surrounded by loved ones.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Neil Shytle on January 17, 2026. He was surrounded by his wife and children as he took his last breath.

Delores Gale Hamrick White, 81, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

Kimberly "Kim" Ann Byars France, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20th at the age of 66.

James "Jim" Elwood Love, Jr., 76 of Lawndale, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at his residence.

Harvey Frederick Measler, a cherished and beloved family man, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 18, 2026 at his home, leaving a legacy of love and warmth that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.

Nancy Barnette, 59, passed on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Howard Benson Alexander, Jr. went to his eternal home and into the arms of Jesus on January 19, 2026.

Margaret McSwain Walker passed peacefully on January 18, 2026.

SHELBY - Brenda Davis Lavender (84) a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted servant of God, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026.

Ralph Boyd Hughes, Jr., 73, of Tower Road, Vale passed away on January 19, 2026 at Atrium Health - Lincoln.

Myrtle Capps Cornette, 72, of Shelby, went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Phillip Jerome Horton, 58 entered into eternal rest on at Caromont Hospital.

Ralph Eugene Cronan, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 17, 2026 at his home.

Ellen Padgett Huskey, age 95, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Fair Haven Home in Bostic.

Rodger Vickers, age 74, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home.

Josh Williams, age 34, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Shelby.

Timothy S. Henegar, age 64, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Harvey Henderson, age 79, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Doris Greene Gowan, age 86, of Forest City, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at her home, while being surrounded by her loving family.