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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star
A man was shot in Shelby Wednesday night and police said a teenager has been arrested and charged. Shelby Police Capt. Seth Treadway said a man was shot in the backyard of a house on the 600 block of East Warren Street around 8:40 p.m.The man was first transported to Atrium Health Cleveland and then airlifted to Charlotte, Treadway said. He said the man's status as of Thursday was critical but stable.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star
A tractor trailer carrying a load of lumber ran a red light at the intersection of Marion Street and Highway 74 early Thursday morning, struck a car and then ran off the road and into the side of Comfort Inn near Cleveland Mall, according to Shelby Police.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star
Kings Mountain will be hosting its annual Juneteenth celebration next month and will feature a Grammy award-winning record producer, artist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Ron Feemster, a 1999 graduate of Kings Mountain High School, is one of the performers at this year's celebration, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star
Kings Mountain City Council approved economic development incentive grants for a project that is expected to bring more than 700 jobs and millions in investments. Matt Blackwell, assistant city manager, said "Project Nexus," as it has been code named, is a recruitment project that the city has been working on collaboratively with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and Gaston County Economic Development Commission.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star
A man on foot attempting to cross the road near the Patterson Springs’ Ingles was struck and killed Saturday night, according to North Carolina Highway Patrol. First Sgt. J.R. Crotts said the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Pleasant Hill Church Road and N.C. 180. He said the man, who was identified as Derek Hegge, 57, of Shelby, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star
A new mural is adding a splash of color to uptown Shelby while highlighting its musical history and rail trail. The mural, which was designed and completed by husband and wife team, Zach and Blythe Freeman, features a bright red cardinal in flight on one side of the building, a microphone surrounded by blue and pink flowers and an acoustic guitar. Carolina Harmony Trail is painted across the face of the building.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star
For 50 years, Bishop Sharon Martin has been serving in the ministry, overcoming prejudice toward women in the church and being the hands and feet of Jesus. Her life has been spent in service to others, but it hasn't always been easy. When she moved from Ohio to North Carolina, she quickly found out that the church wasn't welcoming of female pastors or preachers, something that took many years to change.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star
A local church is hosting a monthly store to help meet the needs of pregnant or new mothers. Christ the King, at 714 Stone St., Kings Mountain, has started a new ministry called Walking with Moms in Need, and will be opening Saturday, May 24, from noon to 1 p.m.The store will be giving away diapers, clothes, car seats, cribs and other baby items.
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1 month 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 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Diane Turbyfill |Shelby Star
More than 50 families recently participated in Duke Energy Science Night James Love Elementary School in Shelby. Participants built roller coasters, created a gardens in gloves, constructed and flew ring gliders. Nine-year-old Ava Gilmer works at the Garden in a Glove station during the Duke Energy Science Night at James Love Elementary School Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025. James Love Elementary is one of 180 North Carolina elementary schools that hosted Duke Energy Science Nights in April.
