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SHELBY: Darryl Wayne Carpenter, born on November 1, 1961, took his final joyride into the sunset on March 10, 2025, at the age of 63.

SHELBY: Rodney Eugene Hamrick, born on November 16, 1977, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 47.

Charles "Ray" Trammell, age 75, of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Carolyn Moore Parsley, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 25, 2025 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation in Cherryville, NC.

Jeanette Lee Cook Childers, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Summit Place in Kings Mountain, NC.

Richard A. Shull, age 79, of Crouse, passed away March 26, 2025, at Caromont Regional in Gastonia. Richard was born March 15, 1946, in Gaston County, to the late Vernon A. and Margaret Bridges Shull.

Walter Travis Mangum, 71, of Shelby, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 4, 2025, following a brave 5-year battle with ALS.

George Michael Southard, beloved son of George and Norma Southard, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on March 4, 2025.

Mickey Louis Hoyle, 61, of Casar, passed away on March 09, 2025 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

Dorothy Ann Hamrick Hendrick, 94, left this earth for her heavenly home on March 9, 2025 at her home with her family there for Sunday lunch, just the way she liked it.

Diane Coffey Cole, age 78, of Caroleen, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Claude T. Greene, age 51, of Rutherfordton, passed away March 7, 2025 at his home.

Reba Lail Poteat, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Henderson Care.

Reba Lail Poteat, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Henderson Care.

James Neal Craig, age 75 of Golden Valley, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2025.

Justin Tyler Mayes, 31, passed away on February 26, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Coma "Rock" Lloyd Hudson, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 while at his home.

Vickie Bridges Wyatt, 79, of Shelby went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 19th, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Elaine Cerwin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 89.

Cheri K. Arrowood, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 74.

Sylvia Jane Haynes Wheelus, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, NC.

The N.C. Transportation Museum continues to provide a significant and increasing economic impact to Rowan County and North Carolina. For the year 2024 the site had a projected economic impact of $30,463,559, an all-time high. That impact is up approximately 16.9% from the previous high of $26,051,717 set in 2023.

Cleveland Community College's (CCC) Electrical Lineworker Academy has been recognized as the 2025 Outstanding Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program by ApprenticeshipNC. This award highlights the academy's success in preparing students for careers in the energy sector through rigorous training, strong industry partnerships, and a commitment to workforce development.

Cleveland County sent out property tax revaluations in February. By state law, Cleveland County must perform a reappraisal of all real property to ensure fair and accurate property values. The reappraisal must occur at least once every eight years, and it is currently on a four-year cycle.
This will show your property's updated value based on the county's January 1 revaluation. You can appeal if you feel the value doesn't reflect your property's true market value. You can submit an appeal online, by mail, or by email.

Live entertainment is BACK at Patriots Park! The City of Kings Mountain is thrilled to return live music to Downtown Kings Mountain with the 2025 "Live at Patriots Park" Concert Series presented by the Albemarle Corporation.
The series brings a talented group of entertainers to the Liberty Falls Amphitheatre, covering Beach, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Classic Rock, and much more!
Each concert will begin at 6:00 PM. The line-up for this series includes: