Shelby Star

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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star

A fire gutted a Kings Mountain apartment building and left one woman dead and several families displaced early Wednesday morning. According to a news release from the city of Kings Mountain, shorty after 4 a.m., the Kings Mountain Police Department received multiple emergency calls reporting a structural fire at the Green Tree Apartments, located at 612 Charles St."Upon arrival, the Kings Mountain Fire Department found one of the apartment buildings fully engulfed in flames," the release said.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star

A little piece of Mexico is situated on Lafayette Street in Shelby. San Miguel Mexican Store and Restaurant was built out of love of community, authentic Mexican food and fulfilling the American dream. It's been almost a year since Janette Alvarez and her family opened a Mexican restaurant and store on Lafayette Street at the former Bicycles and Re-Cycle site, and they've been serving up homestyle meals ever since. "We looked around at different places ... we saw it, and we fell in love," she said.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Sitzes |Shelby Star

One year ago, Mary Montavlo opened the Wine Collective on Lafayette Street in Shelby. She had a vision to create a space where people could learn about and enjoy expertly selected wines and build a sense of community. Now, Montalvo is celebrating one year in business with an anniversary party. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Wine Collective at 5 N.