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The Pet Parade was one of many activities held at the NC Livermush "Mush, Music & Mutts" Festival in Uptown Shelby.

Billy Dawson, Nate Long, David Blackwell and others participated in the livermush eating contest at the NC Livermush Festival that was held in Uptown Shelby on Saturday, October 18th.

Brenda Whisnant, Jennifer Goforth, Martha Buchanan, and Patti Hoyle were selling Apple Butter at Aldersgate United Methodist Church's fundraiser on Saturday, October 18th.

Wanda Hill Vickers, age 65, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Ronnie Max Biddix, 70, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at home.

Sarah Hord Queen, 79, of Lawndale, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

William "Bill" Charles Marshall, 82, of Hicks Hill Road, Lawndale passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his residence.

Matthew "Jorden" McCormick, 27, of Shelby, NC, departed from life unexpectedly on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Clover, SC.

Mr. James Everette Peeler Sr., 79, transitioned from his earthly life on September 11, 2025.

Mrs. Audrey Barlowe Price, age 86 of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her residence.

Joshua Rashaun Brooks, age 44, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home.

Miss Cynthia K. Allison, affectionately known as "Cynt", 61, was born June 15, 1964, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, to the late Floyd and Thelma Allison.

Mr. Dennis Ray Webber, 75, of Memphis, TN passed away on September 3rd, 2025, at St. Francis Bartlett in Memphis, Tennessee.

Ms. Brenda Marlene Barber, age 67, of Charlotte, NC, died on September 15, 2025, at Atrium Cabarrus in Concord, NC.

Ellen Leona Wilson-Adams, 99, was born October 14, 1925, to the late Venus Avester Wilson, and Panola Moorehead-Wilson.

Ms. Margie L. Tuft, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 84.

Forrest (Pat) Ira Kelly Jr. passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of 90.

Tho Phaengkhamhak, age 82 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

GROVER: Tamalun Linville, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, completed her earthly journey on September 27, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 52.

Amy Elizabeth Jeror, 53, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 26, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland after a decades-long battle with the progressive disease, myotonic dystrophy.

Cleveland Community College (CCC) invites you to an evening of community music, food, and fun on Tuesday, October 28. The event commemorates the college's 60th anniversary.

The Gaston Symphonic Band Will Perform
"Reflections of Autumn."

Featuring more than 70 musicians, the Gaston Symphonic Band will celebrate fall with its annual concert, "Reflections of Autumn," on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. at Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly.

Western North Carolina is once again preparing for its most colorful season. From the Blue Ridge Parkway to the foothills of the Appalachians, the annual transformation of green forests into fiery reds, oranges, and golds draws thousands of visitors. But this year's leaf season comes with a caveat: the lingering impact of Hurricane Helene (2024), which stripped trees, closed roads, and left scars across some of the state's most beloved overlooks.
Still, experts say the show will go on. "Western Carolina is back open for business, and that includes the famous Blue Ridge Parkway," said Dr. Howard Neufeld, Appalachian State University's "Fall Color Guy" in an interview with Queen City News. "You may see patches of gray where Helene took down trees, but you'll also see brilliant color in areas that were spared."

The Shelby High School Class of 1965 celebrated its 60th class reunion on September 27, 2025 at the Banker's House in Shelby. Photo provided by Waynette Goodson

Mike Greene took the helm to chop the barbecue shoulders at the Sulphur Springs Methodist Church's Annual Barbecue on October 11th.