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KM Little Theatre sets audition dates for holiday play
Auditions set for Dashing Through the Snow. Photo by KMLT
KM Little Theatre sets audition dates for holiday play

The Kings Mountain Little Theatre is holding auditions for our upcoming Southern Fried Christmas Comedy "Dashing Through the Snow." Members of the community are invited to take part.

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Steam Train Excursion Through Smoky Mtns.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
Steam Train Excursion Through Smoky Mtns.

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty of Western North Carolina while riding the rails behind a steam engine in vintage passenger railroad cars.

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Pageant Winners
Pageant Winners

Pageant contestants competed in six age categories August 9th at the LeGrand Center for the Little Miss American Legion World Series.

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Healthy Together Cleveland Receives Foundation Grant
Healthy Together Cleveland Receives Foundation Grant

$50,000 Grant From Hospice Cleveland County Foundation Helps EVERYONE EATS Emergency Food Fund Drive Cleveland County, NC.

The Board of Directors for Hospice Cleveland County Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to support the Everyone Eats Emergency Food Fund Drive, spearheaded by Healthy Together Cleveland (HTC) to combat food insecurity in Cleveland County.

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Free Ocean Blvd. Band concert Aug. 15
The Ocean Blvd. Band
Free Ocean Blvd. Band concert Aug. 15

The Ocean Blvd. Band will perform during the Hot Nights Cool Rides Friday Kick Off Cruise In & Concert on Friday, August 15 at 7:30pm. The free concert will be held at Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) located at 153 Park Square in Forest City.

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Shelby American Legion Post 82 Receives Award
Jimmy Sherman, left, accepts award from Eddie Holbrook.
Shelby American Legion Post 82 Receives Award

At the American Legion World Series Volunteer Meeting held at the Legrand Center on July 24th, Shelby American Legion Post 82 and Department Vice Commander Jimmy Sherman were awarded the American Legion Cash Leadership Award.

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Got Music? We Do... Join us!
CECILIA MUSIC CLUB (Current and former members) - L-R, seated: Susan Coiner, Joyce Couey and Jean Canipe. Back row L-R, standing: Mary Connor, Carolyn Billings, Betty Bowling, Paul Couey, Joyce Boyette, Carolyn Gaston, Joy Cushman and Libby Alexander.
Got Music? We Do... Join us!

"Music is for everybody. It's a river we can all put our cups into, drink it and be sustained by it! ............ John Williams, composer of Star Wars
Did you know that Shelby has a music club???? Yes!

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Cleveland County Enhances Emergency Response with Pet Oxygen Mask KitsThe Cleveland County Board of Commissioners is proud to reaffirm its commitment
Firemen administer oxygen with the life saving WAG\'N O2 FUR LIFE® Pet Oxygen Mask.
Cleveland County Enhances Emergency Response with Pet Oxygen Mask KitsThe Cleveland County Board of Commissioners is proud to reaffirm its commitment

The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners is proud to reaffirm its commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of all members of our community, both human and animal. In a continued effort to support emergency preparedness and compassionate care, Cleveland County is pleased to announce the acquisition and distribution of WAG'N O2 FUR LIFE® Pet Oxygen Mask Kits.

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New Federal Tax deductions for working Americans and seniors

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into U.S. law on July 4 (Public Law 119-21), takes effect for 2025. It includes several tax breaks for working and senior Americans.
No Tax on Tips
Effective for 2025 through 2028, employees and self-employed individuals may deduct qualified tips received in occupations that are listed by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as customarily and regularly receiving tips on or before December 31, 2024, and that are reported on a Form W-2, Form 1099, or other specified statement furnished to the individual or reported directly by the individual on Form 4137.
"Qualified tips" are voluntary cash or charged tips received from customers or through tip sharing.

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County Commissioners adopt the FY 2025-2026 budget
County Commissioners adopt the FY 2025-2026 budget

In June, the Board of County Commissioners officially adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. This annual budget represents a collaborative effort involving the Board of Commissioners, County staff from every department, and community partners. The budget document serves as the most important annual planning tool for Cleveland County, allocating and aligning limited resources with the vision, priorities, and goals established by the Board of Commissioners.

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CCC hosts free cyber security workshop for small businesses July 28
CCC hosts free cyber security workshop for small businesses July 28

On July 28, the Cleveland Community College (CCC) Advanced Technology Center #7270 will host a free Cybersecurity Workshop for Small Businesses. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Operation Fan  Heat Relief  for seniors and disabled adults
Operation Fan Heat Relief for seniors and disabled adults

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Aging is partnering with the N.C. area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief from May 1 to Oct. 31.

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Cleveland County high schoolers introduced to Healthcare careers
Tristian Ballard and Caroline Sparrow, Kings Mountain high school students at GWU!
Cleveland County high schoolers introduced to Healthcare careers

Caroline Sparrow is a rising 11th-grader at Kings Mountain High School. She has an interest in anesthesiology and wanted to find out if that's the right career path for her. The new Summer Bridge program held recently at Gardner-Webb University gave her a hands-on introduction to anesthesiology along with various other healthcare professions.

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CC Animal Services has many pets available for adoption
Sarah and plenty of her friends, both cats and dogs, are looking for homes at Cleveland County Animal Services. Photo by CCAS
CC Animal Services has many pets available for adoption

Cleveland County Animal Services, CCAS, is open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 4 pm, and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at 1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC. During this time, you can:

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NLF Play 60 Day of Play with  American Heart Association at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
On May 8, over 650 students and faculty of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy enjoyed a "Day of Play" with representatives from the American Heart Association and the Carolina Panthers.
NLF Play 60 Day of Play with American Heart Association at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

In an effort to address rising rates of childhood physical inactivity in the United States, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Forest City, NC, was selected as one of 35 schools nationwide to receive resources from the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, and the National Football League's NFL PLAY 60 program.

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Cleveland County Schools' free summer meal program for kids

The Cleveland County Schools (CCS) began its Summer Meal Program for kids and teens on June 2. It will continue through August 1. Free, nutritious meals are available from June through August each year when traditional schools are out.

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BILL REQUIRING AGE VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES PASSES IN NC HOUSE
BILL REQUIRING AGE VERIFICATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES PASSES IN NC HOUSE

RALEIGH, NC --
HB 805, a bill aimed at ending exploitation in the pornography industry, passed in the North Carolina House of Representatives on a 113-0 unanimous vote. The bill now moves to the North Carolina Senate for consideration.
The "Prevent Sexual Abuse of Women and Minors Act" requires that pornography websites verify that people on their websites are at least 18 years old and have consented, in writing, to be there. It also makes a way for those who have been exploited by pornography websites to have content removed and provides significant financial penalties for violations.

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Confederate Monument - Confederate Memorial Day
Confederate Monument - Confederate Memorial Day

Jeff Hayes, Camp Commander of Cleveland Regiment Camp 1663, places a wreath at the Confederate Monument in Uptown Shelby on Confederate Memorial Day, May 10th, 2025.Jeff Melton photo.

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Witherspoon Insurance Highlighters undefeated Spring Season
Witherspoon Insurance Highlighters undefeated Spring Season

Congratulations to the Witherspoon Insurance Highlighters for their victory in the GCCSA U10 Tournament on May 6th and an undefeated Spring Season. We are very proud of this great group of young athletes for both their abilities on the field and their character on and off.
Submitted by Justin Witherspoon

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Cleveland Community College's Lineworker Academy Recognized for Excellence in Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Cleveland Community College's Lineworker Academy Recognized for Excellence in Pre-Apprenticeship Training

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.

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Earth Day at the  Gateway Trail April 12
Earth Day at the Gateway Trail April 12

The City of Kings Mountain, in partnership with the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail and presenting sponsor Albemarle Corporation and Metal Recycling Services, will host an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 12, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day.

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Beam Construction donates $100,000 to CCS' CTE program
Beam Construction donates $100,000 to CCS' CTE program

ast week, Cleveland County Schools announced that Beam Construction has generously donated $100,000 to its Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

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Pinnacle Classical Academy student places 3rd in statewide essay contest
(Left to right): Dr. Shelly Shope, headmaster; Kares Smith; Laura Beth Richardson, Dean of Intermediate Education.
Pinnacle Classical Academy student places 3rd in statewide essay contest

The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced that Kares Smith, an eighth-grade student at Pinnacle Classical Academy, finished in third place in the essay division of its statewide 2025 Middle School Writing Contest.

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Experience the Magic of a Candlelight Concert with Sanctus Real & Blue Violin
Christian rock band Sanctus Real teams up with internationally acclaimed rock violinist Blue Violin.
Experience the Magic of a Candlelight Concert with Sanctus Real & Blue Violin

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and elegance as Billboard-charting Christian rock band Sanctus Real teams up with internationally acclaimed rock violinist Blue Violin for a one-of-a-kind performance.

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Earl Scruggs Center announces new Special Exhibit
Earl Scruggs Center announces new Special Exhibit

A remarkable chapter of Cleveland County's past resurfaces in Healing Waters: A History of Cleveland County's Mineral Springs, a new exhibition debuting March 11, 2025. Open through December 27, 2025, this exhibit is made possible with support from the Albemarle Foundation.

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