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The past year has been difficult for everyone, but non-profit organizations have been perhaps hit the hardest.

Pinnacle Classical Academy's Dean of Academics, Jeff Ziegler, said recently the school's grade 7 through 12 robotics team, the Pi Rho Eagles, competed in two multi-school remote scrimmage competitions during the first semester and won both competitions.

Shelby's Dover YMCA's free "LIVESTRONG" is all about providing an individual workout in a group setting for cancer survivors 18 and older, said instructor Margaret Litton recently.

In a recent media release, Auxiliary Unit 82 PR Chairperson Linda Quinlan noted that on Saturday, Dec. 19, Shelby American Legion Post 82, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82, and SAL Squadron 82 members gathered at two local cemeteries to place nearly 200 wreaths on the graves of veterans.

For past two decades, Overmountain Woodworks artisans turn ideas into beautiful creations.

ell, it's official. Those smiling, bell-ringing soldiers of comfort and joy - a.k.a. The Salvation Army - kicked off their Kettle Campaign for the 2020 Christmas Season.

Noah Lesser and Jonas Guffey, members of CCC's Yeti Cross Country team, traveled to Fort Dodge, Iowa for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Cross Country National Championships on November 14

A coat drive called "Keep Cleveland County Warm" is being held in memory of a Rutherford County woman, Pat Parker. Organizers are asking the community for donations to help keep people warm this winter.

"Nature Reconsidered" art competition and "Trail" photography competition opened this week at Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain. Both are judged shows with cash prizes.

On October 1, 2020 the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a fox that tested positive for rabies.

Online only event will belive-streamed on YouTube and Facebook Live

Shelby Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4066 has given quite a bit of money to the county schools' Exceptional Children's Program over the years... a whole lot of money!

The City of Kings Mountain's Special Events Department announced the nomination of the 2019 BeachBlast Festival for the Carolina Beach Music Awards Event of the Year. BeachBlast was one of six events nominated for this prestigious award.

On Monday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m., Shelby's American Legion Post 82, Post Auxiliary, and Sons of American Legion Squadron 82 observed Patriot Day, remembering the thousands who lost their lives when terrorist-hijacked planes attacked the United States.

The Catawba Nation today announced Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort as the name of the gaming and entertainment destination the Nation is developing in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

"Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort celebrates our rich history and hopeful future in our ancestral lands in North Carolina - where our people were established hundreds of years ago, as the names Catawba River, Catawba County and Catawba College suggest," said Catawba Chief Bill Harris.

"The name pays tribute to the 18th century Catawba Chief King Hagler and to the City of Kings Mountain, which will be home to the new casino resort. It also symbolizes the unique relationship that the Catawba people have historically had - and will continue to strengthen going forward - with fellow residents of the region," Harris said.

The Catawba unveiled the name and logo for the new casino resort on Aug. 28 at a private event attended by citizens of the Catawba Nation community, casino project partners and City of Kings Mountain officials.

The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort logo depicts a silhouette of King Hagler set against a representation of Kings Mountain.

The logo was developed in consultation with Delaware North. The global hospitality and entertainment company is advising the Catawba on the project.

King Hagler, Chief of the Catawba from 1750 to 1763, forged a peaceful relationship with the American colonists in the region while firmly defending the rights of his people. The Catawba helped protect the colonists, including during the French and Indian War, and in return the Catawba people received their support.

If you or your organization are looking for a way to help local school children and their teachers, the United Way of Cleveland County (UWCC) has an answer for you. In a campaign titled, "Connect Cleveland County" the agency is working to provide "hotspots" for area students to aid them in their schoolwork.

The Don Gibson Theatre (DGT) is taking its shows on the road. Four upcoming performances are going to be held at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds (1751 E. Marion St., Shelby) instead of at the iconic 400-seat venue.

One of the City of Kings Mountain's most exciting festivals, BeachBlast, has been modified this year because of COVID-19 group size restrictions. In place of the festival, the City is planning a virtual beach party on August 22.

For the 10th straight year, Camp Coach Rhodes is hosting a back-to school celebration on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association (CRKA) recently started a new fundraising campaign in order to continue serving patients in the community.

Local officials are hopeful that two new murals in Uptown Shelby will not only bring enjoyment to county residents, but will also bring in visitors from across the state and beyond.

Covid-19 has many people itching to get out of the house for some outdoor activity. Cleveland County residents have long enjoyed the many outdoor exercise opportunities offered by the Broad River Greenway (BRG).

"We never closed down at all." These are the words of Salvation Army (SA) Sgt. Les Ashby, referring to the ministry's pantry throughout the Covid-19 crisis. "We have had so much demand during this time - we even turned our fellowship hall into an additional pantry."

Like many museums and other public event venues, the Earl Scruggs Center (ESC) in Shelby has been closed since mid- March. But while the building might be closed to visitors, the museum staff has stayed very busy developing a variety of activities for virtual visitors.