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Claudia B. Seagle of Shelby passed away at CMC Main in Charlotte, NC on Friday, October 21, 2016.

Charles William "Bill" O' Mallan, age 88 died October 23, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center Cleveland.

Gilmer Davis Allison, 77, of Eastridge Drive, Lawndale, NC, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at Hospice at Wendover in Shelby.

Norma J. Laws, age 53, of Forest City, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at her residence.

George Lee Rector, age 95, died Monday, October 24, 2016 in Shelby.

Mr. Walter L. Standley, 82, of Mary's Grove Road, passed away
on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Peak Resources in Shelby.

Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins, and witches trick-or-treating this Halloween.

The N.C. Forest Service and the U.S. Forest Service want people in Western North Carolina to be careful with campfires and when burning yard debris because of continuing dry weather in the region. Twenty-three counties are in moderate to extreme drought including Gaston and Clevland.

Burns Bulldogs
On Friday, October 28, 2016, Burns Bulldogs will hold a Carnival from 3:30-6:00pm, free admission, with bounce houses, cornhole tournament and games, photo booth, hayride and more!

Allen Memorial Baptist Church, Grover
Allen Memorial Baptist Church, 1222 Longbranch Rd., Grover, NC invites you to join them at their "Fall Festival" Friday, October 28, 2016, starting at 6:00pm. Free hotdog supper, fun, games, treats, candy.

I'm not much of a duck hunter. I like it but in my area there are not many places to go - or many ducks.

John William "Bill" Beheler, age 96, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at White Oak Manor in Shelby.

In 2001 six local potters decided to host a pottery show. They found a venue at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, started spreading the word, and were very surprised when more than 50 potters participated in that first festival.

Dale Grover Houser, 81, of 7245 Old Shelby Road, Vale passed away on Friday,
October 21, 2016 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Willis "Willie" Greene, age 83 resident of Grover, NC went to be with his Lord on October 20, 2016 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mtn. NC.

SHELBY- Mark Asa Lovelace, 53, died Wed., Oct. 19, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland.

Edna Leigh Scates, age 84 former resident of Kings Mountain, NC passed away October 19, 2016 at Peachtree Centre, Gaffney, SC.

Mr. Burl Lamar Willis, 91 of Eastridge Drive, Lawndale went home to be with
his Lord Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Hospice at Wendover.

On October 19, 2016, Mother (Jean Hahn) passed peacefully at home from this life to Heaven at the sunrise on the wings of cardinals and her favorite song, "Morning Has Broken."

Deborah C. Simpson, age 59, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 in Brevard, NC.

GROVER - Steven Eric Morgan, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Carolinas Healthcare Cleveland on Friday, October 14, 2016.

LAWNDALE - Bobby Evans Parker, 79, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 15, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Burl Lamar Willis, 91 of Eastridge Drive, Lawndale went home Tuesday,
October 18, 2016 at Hospice at Wendover.