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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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How to appeal your county property tax appraisal
How to appeal your county property tax appraisal

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.

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City of KM announces line-up for
Bantum Rooster to perform May 3, 2025.
City of KM announces line-up for "Live at Patriots Park" Concert Series

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:

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Totally Free Clothes Store still in the business of giving... and giving, and GIVING!
Just a few of the racks of clothing items inside the Totally Free Clothing Store, located at 318 Gidney St., Shelby.
Totally Free Clothes Store still in the business of giving... and giving, and GIVING!

Located in a small brick building at 318 Gidney Street in Shelby, the Totally Free Clothes Store is still going about the business of being a blessing to the many folks it helps daily.
Well... almost daily, as they are closed on Wednesdays, according to N.C. natives Melanie and Mark Burr, who run the place.

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"Hike With A CARE doggie"

"Hike With A CARE doggie" will be held on Saturday, April 5 at Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, located at 807 S. Battleground Ave.

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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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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to the Children's Homes of Clev. County
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to the Children's Homes of Clev. County

Partnership increases access to nutritious food, provides nutrition education
The Children's Homes of Cleveland County was recently presented a $2,500 grant by Dale Plummer, manager of Store #235 on Post Road in Shelby on behalf of the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger.

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KM Farmers' Market finds permanent home
KM Farmers' Market finds permanent home

On January 21, 2025, the Cleveland County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new permanent location for the Foothills Farmers' Market in Kings Mountain. The market will soon be located at 313 S. Battleground Avenue in Downtown Kings Mountain with a Grand Opening planned for Saturday, May 17, 2025.

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Mi Pueblito announces scholarship  opportunity for high school seniors
Mi Pueblito announces scholarship opportunity for high school seniors

Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant is proud to announce the launch of the Mi Pueblito Memorial Scholarship, a new opportunity for local high school seniors pursuing careers in hospitality, culinary arts, non-English languages, human development, or immigration studies.

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The Schiele Museum presents the 24th Annual Fossil Fair
The Schiele Museum presents the 24th Annual Fossil Fair

Visitors are invited to travel back in time at The Schiele Museum of Natural History on Saturday, February 22 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM during the 24th Annual Fossil Fair.

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Teddy Bear and Friends hold barbecue sale to benefit North Shelby School
Teddy Bear and Friends hold barbecue sale to benefit North Shelby School

What do you get when you combine caring volunteers, deserving special needs students, and over 1,000 barbecued chicken halves with all the fixins'? The answer is the Teddy Bear and Friends Chicken Dinner at North Shelby School.

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Local Leaders Bring Welcome President Trump visits Western NC
Local Leaders Bring Welcome President Trump visits Western NC

Just four days after his inauguration, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania visited Western North Carolina on Friday, January 24, to highlight the ongoing devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the continued recovery efforts needed in the community.
The recovery process from Hurricane Helene, which struck 18 weeks earlier, has been slow and difficult.

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Greenheck Group announces  Wellness Center in Shelby
Greenheck Group announces Wellness Center in Shelby

Greenheck Group, a leading manufacturer of commercial air movement, control, and conditioning equipment, announced that its existing Shelby campus would be the newest location for an on-site Wellness Center, complete with a health clinic and fitness center.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run   for Special Olympics NC receives award of excellence
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics NC receives award of excellence

The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics North Carolina (NC LETR) received a diamond level of excellence award by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) International Executive Council for raising $1.8 million during the 2023 campaign year.

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CLT Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. Productions
CLT Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. Productions

If you're looking for nostalgic fun, head over to Cherryville Little Theatre for Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes.

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Civil Air Patrol honors Veterans  with Wreaths Across America
Civil Air Patrol honors Veterans with Wreaths Across America

The Shelby Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) participated in the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 14, 2024 at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain.

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Windjammers celebrate 36th Annual Toy Ride, spreading joy to children and families
Windjammers celebrate 36th Annual Toy Ride, spreading joy to children and families

The rumble of engines and the spirit of giving filled the air on Saturday, December 14th, as the Windjammers Motorcycle Club hosted its 36th Annual Toy Run.

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Local business owner thankful for Shelby Fire and Rescue quick response
Local business owner thankful for Shelby Fire and Rescue quick response

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.

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Nothing stops Asheville SCOUT from serving our Veterans
Nothing stops Asheville SCOUT from serving our Veterans
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Christmas celebration in Chimney Rock Village
Christmas celebration in Chimney Rock Village

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.

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Christmas Kings Mountain Festival to take over Patriots Park
Christmas Kings Mountain Festival to take over Patriots Park

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.

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