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Sonja Lou McGinnis Goins passed peacefully into Heaven on July 14, 2025 at her loving and devoted son's home in Bonita Springs, FL.

Judy Greene, age 79, of Cliffside, passed away at her home on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Martha Curry Thrift, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, NC.

Wendell W. Clark, 71, of 413 Murdock Circle, Shelby, NC, passed away on July 6, 2025.

Ricky Dave McGuire, 70, of Charlotte, NC passed away on July 6th, 2025.

cJames Talbert II,"Jimmy" aka JT, 60, of Kings Mountain, NC, transitioned on Monday, June 30, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Bruce Lynn Harris, 67, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 while at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Forest City.

Robert "Dale" Bailey, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 06, 2025 while surrounded by his loving and devoted family at his home.

Ila VanDyke Leonhart, born on January 27, 1928, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed her earthly journey in her hometown on July 11, 2025, at the age of 97.

Forney Willard Sain, 86 of Vale passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025 at his residence.

Samantha Michelle Anthony, age 23 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Minnie Sue Mayberry, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025.

Carolyn Elizabeth Allen Sheehan, 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, NC.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into U.S. law on July 4 (Public Law 119-21), takes effect for 2025. It includes several tax breaks for working and senior Americans.
No Tax on Tips
Effective for 2025 through 2028, employees and self-employed individuals may deduct qualified tips received in occupations that are listed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as customarily and regularly receiving tips on or before December 31, 2024, and that are reported on a Form W-2, Form 1099, or other specified statement furnished to the individual or reported directly by the individual on Form 4137.
"Qualified tips" are voluntary cash or charged tips received from customers or through tip sharing.

In June, the Board of County Commissioners officially adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. This annual budget represents a collaborative effort involving the Board of Commissioners, County staff from every department, and community partners. The budget document serves as the most important annual planning tool for Cleveland County, allocating and aligning limited resources with the vision, priorities, and goals established by the Board of Commissioners.

The 26th Annual NC BeachBlast Festival, presented by Metcon, is just around the corner! Join us at Liberty Falls Amphitheatre in Patriots Park on August 22nd and 23rd for an incredible celebration of Carolina Beach Music.

At noon on Tuesday, July 22, board members were sworn in for the 2025-2027 term at the Cleveland County Board of Elections.

Jean Canipe, Judy Latham and Pete and Ann McSwain volunteered at the Christmas in July Indoor Flea Market & Vendor Sale at the Neal Senior Center on Saturday, July 19th.

Jean Canipe, Judy Latham and Pete and Ann McSwain volunteered at the Christmas in July Indoor Flea Market & Vendor Sale at the Neal Senior Center on Saturday, July 19th. Jeff Melton photo

Santa works on a puzzle at Christmas in July Indoor Flea Market & Vendor Sale at the Neal Senior Center. Santa said to be sure and come see him at the Cleveland Mall during the Christmas season.

All smiles...Harlyn Jackson, Nydia Perez and Kalle Gullatte were very happy with what they found at the Christmas in July Indoor Flea Market. Perez is the girls pre-k teacher.

On July 28, the Cleveland Community College (CCC) Advanced Technology Center #7270 will host a free Cybersecurity Workshop for Small Businesses. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Samantha Michelle Anthony, age 23 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Bluegrass and Company performed at Pickin' on the Square at the Earl Scruggs Center on Saturday, July 12th. 

Earl Phillip Mace, Jr., 88, of Cleveland County, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Atrium Cleveland with his loving wife holding his hand.