Rebecca Sitzes
Community and Watchdog Reporter at Shelby Star
Word nerd. currently in NC but Dutch-Canadian at heart. writer. imposter-syndrome Queen.
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1 week ago |
gastongazette.com | Rebecca Sitzes
Joseph "Joe" DePriest Jr., a longtime journalist and author, died April 30 at age 81. DePriest worked for The Star in Shelby and The Charlotte Observer, covering local news and developing deep connections with colleagues and the community. Remembered for his storytelling, warmth, and genuine curiosity, DePriest's legacy will continue through his writing and the memories of those who knew him.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cleveland County is becoming a burgeoning location for outdoor recreation opportunity. With new trails in the works and the expansion of existing trails, more people are taking advantage of the local hiking, biking and kayaking opportunities. In addition to being a draw to outdoor enthusiasts, the trails are attracting new businesses and creating an economic impact.
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1 week ago |
shelbystar.com | Rebecca Sitzes
The project, funded by state and federal funds, will remove debris like trees, tires, and appliances. Work is expected to be completed by the end of summer with minimal disruption to public access. Cleveland County has hired a contractor to clean up hurricane debris from the Broad River and other county waterways, a project that will be completed over the course of the summer. Crews, which began working in April, have already retrieved 500 tires from the river, according to the county.
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1 week ago |
shelbystar.com | Rebecca Sitzes
Six veterans from a Shelby retirement home received Dream Flights in a WWII-era biplane. Dream Flights is a non-profit organization that honors veterans with flights in restored Stearman biplanes. The event included local law enforcement and a motorcycle club, and recognized 14 veteran residents from TerraBella. As Joe Bevilock maneuvered his way, with assistance, into the tiny cockpit of the PT-17 World War II era plane, the crowd gathered at the edge of the tarmac erupted into applause.
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2 weeks ago |
shelbystar.com | Rebecca Sitzes
Forbes graded several North Carolina universities with a D for financial health, based on 2021 data. Gardner-Webb University disputes the Forbes assessment, citing more recent positive financial trends. Limestone and St. Andrews universities, also receiving D grades, have announced closures. Several North Carolina universities are facing financial trouble, according to a recent articles in Forbes, including a local university.
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