Recent Articles

Lucille Amick Powell, 89, of Oak Grove Clover Hill Church Road, Lawndale,
passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at her home.

Hubert Bennett Mauney, 83, formerly of Pleasant Grove Church Rd., died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at The Brian Center Lincolnton.

Mrs. Helen Kay Frady Deviney passed away on Tuesday August 15th, 2017, after a short stay at the Hospice House of Rutherford County.

Gaffney -- Roger Dean Wylie Sr., 56, of 301 Overhill Dr. Lot 9, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2017, at his residence.

William "Bill" Toy Grayson, 92 of Ridgedale Drive, Shelby passed away,
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at his residence.

SHELBY: Joel Teasley, 60, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Hospice of Wendover.

Thomas Floyd Wright, 87 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 15, 2017 at Willow RIdge Nursing Facility in Rutherfordton, NC.

The Cleveland County Animal Shelter will be participating in a Clear the Shelter initiative on Saturday, August 19th, 2017 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

The "No One Fights Alone" Benefit for local resident, Stacy Kale will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, NC from 3 PM - 7 PM. The church is located at 1106 Poplar Springs Church Rd, Shelby, NC.

Lost Playwrights, Hendersonville
The Lost Playwrights will meet Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, in Kapplan Auditorium of Henderson County Library, 301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writing are invited. There are no dues.

I have to admit I can't stand going too long without checking my trial cameras.

Charity Christian School, Lawndale
Charity Christian School, 113 Charity Church Road, Lawndale, NC (Fallston) will hold an Open House and Orientation Saturday, August 19, 2017, at 2:00pm. The school includes grades K through 12th. Their goal is to keep monthly tuition cost low while offering a quality education in a Christian atmosphere.

It's that time of year again: Back to School! Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, will be the first day for most of the schools in the Cleveland County School System (CCS). After a summer break of almost 11 weeks, the big day will arrive, whether students welcome or dread it.

Bettie Marie Rood Frederick, 74 of Shelby passed away, Monday, August 14,
2017 at Carolina Care in Cherryville.

Mr. James Alton "Puzie" Moss of Shelby, North Carolina died peacefully in his home on August 14, 2017, surrounded by family at the age of 92.

Scotty Everette Fowler, age 57 of 4490 Hudlow Rd. Union Mills, NC died Monday at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Dorothy L. Duckworth, age 76, of Crowe Dairy Road, Forest City, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at her residence.

SHELBY - George Gilbert Greene, age 88, of Shelby, NC, passed away August 12, 2017 at his residence on his farm.

CLIFFSIDE- Debroah Ann Johnson, 54, passed away Friday August 11, 2017 at her residence.

Leonard Gene White, 70 of 2244 New House Road, Shelby passed away, Sunday,
August 13, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System - Cleveland.

Martha Sue Chaney Rhea, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina entered heaven's gates to be with God on August 12th, 2017 at 9:32 p.m. at Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ralph Jerry "Mutt" Hayes, age 75 of Eaker Dr. passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his residence.

P.G. "Speed" Parker, 87, of Shelby, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at his home.

Ailene Cook Morrison, 95 of Casar Methodist Church Road, Casar passed away,
Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Hospice at Wendover.