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Burke County Man Charged With Vehicle Theft In Catawba County
30-year-old Jeremy Aaron Huffman of Connelly Springs was arrested Monday (July 8) by authorities in Cleveland County on charges from Catawba County. He’s charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle. Huffman was incarcerated in the Catawba County Detention Facility without bond. A District Court date is set for July 11.
Cleveland County farmers suffer from drought
Cleveland County has been hot and dry, and local farmers are feeling the effects. Cleveland County was under a heat advisory Friday with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s, which, together with the heat index, made it feel around 105 degrees, said Justin Lane, meteorologist with the National Weather Service. ...
Coffee for a cause: New business offers more than a cup of Joe
It’s a Friday morning and the third day Hope Hub has been open. A steady stream of hospital staff at Atrium Health Cleveland comes through the doors, ordering smoothies, coffee and other beverages to jumpstart the day. Not only do they serve up iced and hot beverages, but a portion of the proceeds...
50 questions, 50 days before kickoff of Gastonia, Shelby high school football 2024 season
A new high school football season in North Carolina kicks off 50 days from today, with teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties beginning their respective pursuit of NCHSAA state titles on Aug. 23. With that comes 50 questions, 50 days before kickoff, the bulk of which will be answered by season’s end....
How EBT recipients can benefit at the local farmers market
When shoppers who receive SNAP benefits use their EBT/SNAP card at two Farmers’ Market locations in Cleveland County, they will receive up to an extra $10 in Market Moolah to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. “We are excited to offer this incentive to shoppers at Farmers’ Markets to...
Deputies searching for wanted man in Cleveland County
CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies in Cleveland County are urgently searching for a wanted man. David Chambers is wanted for a number of crimes, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office: Protection order violation, kidnapping, assault by strangulation, assault on a female, and breaking and entering. For the latest...
McDowell YMCA to offer more healthy aging programs for those 65+
The YMCA of Western North Carolina, which has a location in Marion, is planning classes and programs to help seniors stay healthy. YMCA of Western North Carolina is partnering with Hopscotch Primary Care to improve the lives of older adults throughout the region, a news release from YMCA said. Hopscotch...
Bakers invited to participate in local pie contest in Shelby this weekend
Home bakers will have an opportunity to display their talents at a local pie baking contest this Sunday. Old North Farm, located at 3458 Crowder Ridge Road, Shelby, will host a community pie baking contest for the first time in tandem with its three-year anniversary party. In the spirit of rural traditions, OId North Farm invites the community and all home bakers to partake in the contest which features three categories: fruit pies, custard pies and baker’s choice.
Where to celebrate July Fourth in Cleveland County
5:30 – 8 p.m. Variety of games, bounce house, activities, half and half drawing. From 6-10 p.m. July 4, Kings Mountain will host its July Fourth celebration at Deal Park Walking Track 211 N. Cleveland Ave. The event will include a re-enactment of the final moments of the Battle...
McAlister's Deli moves ahead with Shelby location
Cleveland County residents will have a new dining option this fall if McAlister's Deli moves forward with plans to open a Shelby location. The popular deli, which has 28 restaurants across the state, including one in Gastonia, began eyeing the former Kozi Italian building in 2023 with plans to open alongside an AFC...
Check out the upcoming Fiddle Tunes and Fish Camps
The Earl Scruggs Center is bringing local history back to life this Friday with a fish fry and music event that ties in to the story of famed musician Earl Scruggs. Fiddle Tunes and Fish Camps: A Fish Fry at the Earl Scruggs Center, will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 103 S. Lafayette St., Shelby.
What Gastonia, Shelby high school football teams have the toughest schedule in 2024?
The 2024 high school football season is swiftly approaching, with schedules for teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties recently finalized. The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star took a look at schedules for each team to see who has the tri-county’s toughest schedule, as well as those with a more favorable road ahead....
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