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The Don Gibson Theatre (DGT) is taking its shows on the road. Four upcoming performances are going to be held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds (1751 E. Marion St., Shelby) instead of at the iconic 400-seat venue.

One of the City of Kings Mountain's most exciting festivals, BeachBlast, has been modified this year because of COVID-19 group size restrictions. In place of the festival, the City is planning a virtual beach party on August 22.

Larry Thomas Billingsley, age 69, passed away on Monday, August 03, 2020 at White Oak Manor of Shelby.

Cecil Ray Adkins, 53, went to be with his Lord and Savior suddenly at Atrium Healthcare - Lincolnton on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Elsa Ann Drumheller, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 30, 2020 at her home in Shelby, NC.

Edward Dean Griffin, Jr. 56, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Atrium Healthcare, Cleveland.

Donald "Donnie" Chester Conner, Jr. 65 of Kings Mountain passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Peak Resources, Shelby.

Michael David Hamrick, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Atrium Healthcare - Shelby.

Kay Byers Wilson, 69, of Ellenboro, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at her daughter's home.

Telecia Denise Webber Meeks, 66, of Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.

Mabel Watson Wall, age 94, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020.

Jerry Morris, 77, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 12, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby.

Betty Bowen Hemmingsen Martin, 90, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at her daughter's home in Conway.

George Cunningham Newman, 91, of Shelby, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Cleveland County Hospice.

Perry Lee Wood, 60, formerly of Kings Mountain, passed away on August 11, 2020 at Accordius Nursing Home in Hendersonville, NC.

James Newton Simmons, Jr. 85 of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his residence.

William David Scott, 52, died Monday, August 10, 2020, at his home.

Dovie Lena Wright-Smith, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Janie Sue Pruett Spangler, 88, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at her home with the love of her life by her side.

Barbara Irvin Allen, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at The Pavilion at Brightmoore in Charlotte.

Jean was born on August 5^th, 1937 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Jean (Bobikiewicz) and Stanley Bednarek.