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Meredith and Jakob Diebold were bundled up while at the Foothills Farmers Market in Shelby on Saturday, January 24th. The frigid days we've been having in Cleveland County is making everyone wear many layers of clothes.

Loyd Lewis of Lewis Farms made sure to stay as warm as he could while working at the Foothills Farmers Market in Shelby on Saturday, January 24th.
Jeff Melton photo.

Gary Wyatt Millsaps, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 27, 2026 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

Heath Denton Hovis, 80, of Deerfield Road, Shelby passed away on January 27, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

Thursday, July 2
What: Bostic Freedom Fest
When: 6:00 pm, July 2.
Where: Concord Baptist Church, 720 Old US 74, Bostic, NC.
More Info: Live music, food, K9 Demo, kids activities including a mega water balloon fight, historical artifacts and more. The evening will end with a fireworks show. Join us as we celebrate Faith, Family and Freedom!

Friday, July 3
What: 250th Celebration of Liberty
When: 1:00 pm, July 3.
Where: Afton Drive, across from Food Lion, 74 Business West.
More Info: Join us the, Friends of the Brigade, to celebrate the life and sacrifices of Preston Goforth, patriot militia member of the American Revolution at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Bring a chair and celebrate Freedom. Contact Don Jenkins 704-678-3461 for more information.