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The late-night hours of November 22 probably saw Til-Mar Textiles, Inc. president Jack Jackson snoozing peacefully. Little did he know, but at that very time, something was beginning to unfold at his 130,000 sq. ft. factory at 1305 Frederick St. that would bring the slumber to a screeching halt.
That event was a fire.

Chimney Rock Village, devastated by Hurricane Helene, will reopen for a Christmas celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10am to 4pm. The Christmas celebration is a one day only event and visitors will be able to tour the area.

It's time to ring in the holiday season and this year there is no better place to celebrate than in Downtown Kings Mountain with a Christmas Kings Mountain Festival featuring amazing Christmas lights, interactive experiences, and free festive fun for the entire family.

The Cleveland County Choral Society will hold their Christmas Concert "The Spirit of Christmas" on Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 pm at Central United Methodist Church.

It's that time of year again! The RED KETTLE time of year, that is...
The famous red kettles and those who staunchly volunteer to crew them every year, are out in force this season, collecting funds for those who are in need and for whom said collected funds mean SO much, so far as having a Christmas is concerned.

Turnout honors much-loved icon's many accomplishments for Shelby sports. Those who spoke at the event remembered Mr. Terrill as one who had an amazing impact on the youth of Shelby as he coached them in various baseball, football, and basketball programs at Shelby City Park.

Military veterans, along with their families and caregivers, often face serious challenges as they navigate their way through the services and assistance that can make life easier for them post-discharge. Now, Cleveland County Government is stepping up with a special event that will showcase many of those aids and agencies in an upbeat atmosphere of education and empathy that will connect veterans to the services they need.

A construction company in Shelby is answering the call to help veterans in Rutherford County and is partnering with the Cpl. Chris S. Ebert Marine Corps League Detachment #1221 in Forest City to make this happen. CPS Construction: Roofing, Window, Siding & Gutters, has agreed to install a new roof on the home of a veteran in need.

Introducing a brand-new event to Uptown Shelby - Falling for Shelby festival. Three Uptown Shelby Business Owners created the event to showcase the restaurants and retail businesses on S. Lafayette St. in Uptown Shelby.

Gardner-Webb University and the Office of Student Engagement will host the Western N.C. Benefit Concert Sunday, Oct. 27, at 5pm in the Brinkley Amphitheater. The event will raise funds and collect donations for disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Three musical acts will share their talents- The Local Boys, Howltree, and Mason Cole-and offer the community an opportunity to come together in support of those impacted by the storm in western North Carolina.

One of the world's great culinary delicacies, liver mush, will be the center of attention Saturday, October 19 from 9am to 4pm in Uptown Shelby when the 39th annual North Carolina Liver Mush Festival (AKA Mush, Music & Mutts Festival) takes place.

Thanks to young entrepreneur Duncan Blount, things are fixin' to get hot and spicy in the Cleveland County region.
That's because Blount will be throwing open the doors to his new Cleveland Mall store, Shelby Spice, on October 1 where his homemade hot sauce as well as other condiments and gourmet goodies, many made by local folks, will be for sale.

Strike up the band because the Cleveland County Fair is hitting the century mark of operation this year.
The centennial show will open the gates at its traditional location, 1751 E. Marion St., in Shelby on Thursday, Sept. 26 and will be providing fun, food, agricultural displays, music, and mechanical merriment until closing day on Sunday, Oct. 6.

The City of Kings Mountain is proud to bring back a beloved festival, the Mountaineer Days Heritage Festival, scheduled for October 12, 2024.
The festival kick-off will begin Friday, October 11th, at 7 p.m., when country music artist, author, and Kings Mountain native Jimmy Wayne will perform at the Joy Performance Center.

The third annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival came to a close Sunday evening after country music icon Tanya Tucker brought concert goers to their feet with her popular "Delta Dawn" singing from the Foggy Mountain Stage.
Thousands of fans from across the country attended the three day Labor Day weekend festival.

Transportation Administration of Cleveland County, Inc. (TACC) is a non-profit agency that provides general public transportation for Cleveland County residents.TACC started back in April 1988 in an uptown Shelby location before moving to a spot at the corner of Double Shoals road and NC18. It settled in its present location at 952 Airport Road, Shelby in July 1999. TACC's white and blue vans are a familiar sight in and around the county.

Nestled on a sprawling green lawn off the Ellenboro Henrietta Road is a glass chapel built for women to have Bible studies, places of worship, peace, communion and small weddings for the public.

The Extension Master Gardener SM Association of Cleveland County invites the community to participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census on August 23-24.
Participating is easy, and anyone can do it. Pick a spot in your garden, yard, local park or other outdoor location. Choose a pollinator plant to observe, any blooming plant that has insect activity. Spend 15 minutes observing the plant and count and categorize the insects that land on it. The community can also join members of the local Master Gardener volunteers at the Foothills Farmers' Market in Shelby on Saturday, August 24 to participate.
Links to a counting sheet and a pamphlet with the categories can be accessed on the Great Southeast Pollinator Census website at gsepc.org. This site is also where participants will upload their counts.

The City of Kings Mountain is bringing the Beach back to downtown for the 25th time, as the NC BeachBlast Festival comes to Patriots Park.

A Dolly Parton fan for as long as she can remember Lindy Bryson has released her first ever music video and recently signed with publishing company, Blank Slate Music Group.

Hope Johnson learned from her own personal experiences that everyone has family struggles and secrets one might not want to have to talk about.
She was a young girl when a member of her family took his own life and she would learn later about another member's years of clinical depression.

Carly C. Bostic, Executive Director of the Uptown Shelby Association, noted recently that Uptown Shelby's new Social District started as of July 1.
Bostic said this is a "first" for Uptown Shelby, adding, "(and) a big thanks is owed to our elected officials and the employees of the City of Shelby for recognizing the impact that a social district has on the vitality of local businesses."

Home Sweet Home.
That phrase has special meaning to folks who have achieved their dream of home ownership via help from Habitat for Humanity Cleveland County whose motto is "We provide a Hand UP, not a handout".