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Juan Carlos Torres-Romero, age 42, of Coopertown Road, Mooresboro, NC, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Mission Hospital.

Gaffney -- Mary Sue Barrett Putnam, 90, formerly of Grover, passed away Thursday, November 5th, 2015, at Magnolias of Gaffney.

Lottie Bell Hawkins Padgett, 95, of 304 Poplar Springs Church Rd. went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2015.

Elizabeth Emily "Lib" Pruett Owens, 67 of 513 Antrum Street, Shelby passed
away October 30, 2015 at her home.

Edward "Ed" Gordon Taylor, 70, of Maiden passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Catawba Regional Hospice.

James Clyde Swofford died in his home in Spindale, NC, on or before November 2, 2015. He was 67 years old.

Pearl Walker Self Owens, 63, of 513 East Stagecoach Trail in Lawndale,
passed away Thursday November 5, 2015 at home.

Luther "L.B." Lee, 86 of 1141 Hendrick Lake Road, Shelby passed away on
November 4, 2015 at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Keith Wayne Garner, 62, of Lincolnton, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Carolinas Health Care Systems Lincolnton.

The 21st Annual Cleveland County Fire and Rescue College will be held November 13-15, 2015 at the LeGrand Center and the Brown Emergency Training Center (ETC) - both located in Shelby.

The 24th Annual Hog Happnin', supported by the Cleveland County Home Builders Association, will take place on November 6-7, 2015 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.

Kosa
The Kosa bunch fished Lake Norman last with J R Garland and Rick Miers getting the win with a catch of 9.2. Doug Sparrow and David O'Shields had 7.7 and took second while Ray Hembree and George Crosswhite settled in third with 7.2.

I'm back at home after an extended time away hunting and preparing for some outdoor events.

Students of North Shelby School shared their musical talents during the recent Fall Student Showcase.

Veteran's Day is November 11, 2015. As a token of appreciation for military service AMVETS Post 42 is offering free 2016 annual membership during the week of November 8-14, 2015.

• Veteran's Day Holiday - City of Shelby wil be closed Wednesday (November 11).

There will be a community meal at the he Foothills Farmers' Market on Sat., Nov. 7, 2015 beginning at 12:30 pm.

"There were a lot of nights I didn't think I would see daylight."

Cleveland County Rescue Mission announces today that it will host its Fourth Annual Celebrate Hope Banquet on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church (606 South Dekalb Street, Shelby).

It's that time of year again. It's time to think about holiday plans and time mark the Shelby Christmas Parade on your calendar.

The Number Three High School Class of 1963 donated $175.00 to Number Three Elementary School on October 30, 2015. In 1963, Number Three School was a high school, grades 8-12, with 50 members in the senior class.

Shelby Intermediate School
Shelby Intermediate School will hold their Fall Bazaar, Saturday, November 7, 2015 11:00am to 2:00pm. Vendors needed. Commercial and handmade items welcome! Limited indoor space $25. Outdoor space $20. They invite you to come and shop with them.

Ethel Parker Dedmon, age 92, of Harris, NC, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Morganton Long Term Care Center.

Boiling Springs United Methodist Church
Boiling Springs United Methodist Church, 215 North Main St. Boiling Springs NC, will be holding a Rummage Sale, Saturday November 5, 2015, 7:00am - 12:00.

Gaffney -- Walter "Raymond" Wilburn, 64, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.