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Jessie Leland Meacham, 80, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on May 1, 2026.

Ruth Felmet Willis, 84, of Vale passed away on May 1, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.

Sherry Skipper Gragg, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Dorothy "Dot" Russ, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Walter Amos Warner III, age 62, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence.

Dorothy Pope Lingerfelt, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away April 30, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Calvin Russell Tate, age 57, of Sunshine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Carolyn Emery Allen, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in Ellenboro, North Carolina.

Marvin Atkin Grigg, Jr., 96, of Denver, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at his residence.

Jordan Clarke Bowman, 42, of Polkville Road, Shelby passed away on April 29, 2026 at his residence.

Jagger is showing you his victory pose. Why? Because he beat parvo like a champ.

Burn Ban, Drought and Extreme Fire Danger

As of April 24, 2026, the state-issued ban on open burning remains in effect for all 100 counties. Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning statewide, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted.

Brandon and Ayden Davis were all smiles while sliding down the slide at this year's Merry-Go-Round Festival. Jeff Melton photo

Brandon and Ayden Davis were all smiles while sliding down the slide at this year's Merry-Go-Round Festival. Jeff Melton photo

Gaffney, SC - - Brian Eugene Lanier, 52, of 435 Ford Road, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Robert "Bob" William Conlon, 87, entered his heavenly home Monday, April 27, 2026 surrounded by his wife and family.

Dolores Ann Ramos Abdow, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

David and son August Hamrick were admiring this Volkswagen at the Broad River European Classic Car Show that was held in Uptown Shelby on Saturday, April 25. Jeff Melton photo

Melanie Young Holt, born on May 30, 1969, in Marvell, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Louis Ray Patterson, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehab.

Jackie "Jack" Kennedy Thurman, 61, of Shelby, North Carolina transitioned on April 15, 2026.

Ann Emory Keller, 82, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Marcella Collins Crawford, 60, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 27, 2026 at her home.

Gaffney - A memorial service for Marion Lee Campbell, 70, resident of 216 Darwin Road, Gaffney, will be held Sunday, May 10th at 2:00
following a Celebration of Life luncheon beginning at noon in the social hall of Sardis United Methodist Church.

Paul Eudene Sisk, 85, of Casar, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.