Recent Articles

SHELBY- Mary "Toby" Glendlyon Lawing Hamrick, 90, died Sat., March 25, 2017 A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Mary Vickers Lawing. She was a faithful member of Aldersgate UMC.

BELWOOD - William Todd Hoyle, 48, of Belwood, passed away Saturday, March
25, 2017, at his home after a short battle with lung cancer.

Casar - Mrs. Mary McNeilly Ledford, 98, of Wes Cook Road passed away on
Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Cleveland Pines in Shelby.

Charles "Eddie" Edward Murphy, 76, of 214 Gantt Road, Vale, passed away
Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Dorothy Mae Eaker Hendrick, 88, of Plainfield Drive, Shelby, passed away at
Peak Resources, Cherryville.

Gaffney -- Jimmy Lee Bolin, Jr., 34, of 321 Spring Wood Dr. Lot 4, passed away Monday, March 20th, 2017, at his home.

Alice Sue Whitworth, age 78, died Friday March 24, 2017 peacefully at home.

Mattie Jane Dessie Elms Hopper, 96, died Friday, March 24 at her home in Forest City.

Mr. James Lee Osborne, 67 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Hospice House of Rutherford County.

David Harold Henderson, age 79, of Ellenboro, NC, went home to be with his Savior, Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Hospice House of Rutherford County.

Edgar Blanton Hamilton, 84, died on March 25, 2017 after an extended illness.

Pastor Michael Gullatte, Executive Director of the Cleveland County Rescue Mission presents

Essie McSwain was recognized as the oldest volunteer at the Cleveland County Rescue Mission

Dustin Bowens of Grover, NC has been trying to catch a 10 pound largemouth bass for over fifteen years.

Moms and grandmothers from North Carolina gathered together in Concord, NC last weekend for their annual State Getaway to be encouraged and equipped and to pray for children and schools.

Bethel Ministries, Kings Mountain
Please come join Bethel Ministries and Family Outreach Restoration Ministries for a Night of Prayer and Worship on Friday, March 31, 2017, at 7:00pm and on

Relay for Life
The Relay for Life events:
A Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, 7:00am until 1:00pm at 107 Twin Lake Dr., Boiling Springs, NC. Glass chandelier, Hunter ceiling fan, Corner Cabinet, 1920 Desk, Cane Chair, Cedar Chest, lots Porcelain figurines, Rugs, Computer, Linens & throws, Fitz & Floyd items, household items, Decor items, too many items to list. Check it out, all monies go to Relay for Life to fight cancer!!

Kosa
The retirees fished Lake Wylie recently, with David O'Shields and Doug Sparrow picking up the win with 5.40. Larry Melton and James Osborne were second with 4.39 and third went to JR Garland and Rick Maires with 3.91 which was also big bass of the day. This week they will be on Lake Norman.

I just took another fishing trip with my favorite striper guide and friend,

Miranda Hyland and two of her children cut the ribbon at the Casar School PTO Little Free Library

The Easter Bunny is on his way, but before he comes to individual homes on Easter morning, he is making a stop at the Broad River Greenway

Martha Clary Goforth, age 80 of Grover, North Carolina, passed away on March 23, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House.