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Vickie Bridges Wyatt, 79, of Shelby went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 19th, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Elaine Cerwin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 89.

Cheri K. Arrowood, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 74.

Sylvia Jane Haynes Wheelus, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, NC.

The N.C. Transportation Museum continues to provide a significant and increasing economic impact to Rowan County and North Carolina. For the year 2024 the site had a projected economic impact of $30,463,559, an all-time high. That impact is up approximately 16.9% from the previous high of $26,051,717 set in 2023.

Cleveland Community College's (CCC) Electrical Lineworker Academy has been recognized as the 2025 Outstanding Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program by ApprenticeshipNC. This award highlights the academy's success in preparing students for careers in the energy sector through rigorous training, strong industry partnerships, and a commitment to workforce development.

Cleveland County sent out property tax revaluations in February. By state law, Cleveland County must perform a reappraisal of all real property to ensure fair and accurate property values. The reappraisal must occur at least once every eight years, and it is currently on a four-year cycle.
This will show your property's updated value based on the county's January 1 revaluation. You can appeal if you feel the value doesn't reflect your property's true market value. You can submit an appeal online, by mail, or by email.

Live entertainment is BACK at Patriots Park! The City of Kings Mountain is thrilled to return live music to Downtown Kings Mountain with the 2025 "Live at Patriots Park" Concert Series presented by the Albemarle Corporation.
The series brings a talented group of entertainers to the Liberty Falls Amphitheatre, covering Beach, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Classic Rock, and much more!
Each concert will begin at 6:00 PM. The line-up for this series includes:

The U.S. Secret Service recently recognized and awarded Investigator Chrissy Weaver from Cleveland County Sheriff's Office as a top 100 digital forensics examiner in the United States.
"Chrissy was ranked #39 out of more than 3,800 participating examiners!! The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is grateful to employ talented individuals like Investigator Weaver to serve and protect our citizens daily," Sheriff Norman said.

The City of Kings Mountain, in partnership with the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail and the Albemarle Corporation, will host an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 12th, to mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Various community organizations and vendors will provide free activities.

The City of Kings Mountain, in partnership with the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail and the Albemarle Corporation, will host an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 12th, to mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Various community organizations and vendors will provide free activities.

The City of Kings Mountain, in partnership with the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail and the Albemarle Corporation, will host an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 12th, to mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Various community organizations and vendors will provide free activities.

Margie Brackett Price, 85, left her earthly life on Tuesday, March 17, 2025.

Connie Louise B. Bridges was born on October 17, 1925, in Mooresboro, NC to the late Pinkney Edward Bridges and Annie Bell Weaver.

Joe Steven Goforth, 79, a devoted father, "Granddad," and "G-Daddy," passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Hailey Madison Venable, 31, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, after a courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma.

Emeline MacFee Clapper, born on December 8, 1927 to the late W. John MacFee and Emma (McMurtry) Macfee passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025.

Thomas Mills Curry, Jr., 97, of Shelby, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at White Oak Manor Shelby.

Jane Irvin Harwell, 89, of Lawndale, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Wendover Hospice House.

Ronald William Carroll Jr, 54, of Shelby, NC, entered his eternal rest on March 18, 2025 at his home.

Merv Hawkins, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Carl Dennis "Smiley" Davis left his earthly life and began his eternal life in Heaven on Monday, March 17 at Via Health Partners/Wendover Hospice House.

Warren Shults, Jr., age 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at his home.

Whitney Janel Byers, age 37, of Spindale, NC was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on March 14, 2025.

Bessemer City - Kenneth Dean Moffitt Jr., 63, passed away on March 15, 2025 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.