Shelby Star

The Shelby Star is a local newspaper located in Shelby, North Carolina. It was previously owned by Freedom Communications until 2012, when Freedom sold its newspapers in Florida and North Carolina to Halifax Media Group. In 2015, Halifax Media Group was purchased by New Media Investment Group.

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Hank Hill and drone-delivered Alamo beer in first look of 'King of the Hill' reboot

1 day ago | shelbystar.com | Bryan Alexander

Life has changed since "King of the Hill" ended way back in 2009. Hulu has released the first look at the reboot of the animated comedy from creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, and the new poster shows drones flying Alamo beer into Arlen, Texas. Hank Hill is back with his longtime pals – Bill, Dale, and Boomhauer – in familiar territory, drinking beer in the alley behind Hank's house. Hank and company look slightly older, naturally. His pals are embracing change.
'Mission: Impossible' review: Tom Cruise's 'Final Reckoning' is a death-defying joy

1 day ago | shelbystar.com | Brian Truitt

If the new “Mission: Impossible” movie is Tom Cruise’s last, he’s going out on top. Of an airplane. From crawling all over a biplane to spelunking a sunken submarine, the A-lister’s daredevil secret agent Ethan Hunt is going above and beyond to save the world – as usual – in the eighth installment of the franchise, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (★★★½ out of four; rated PG-13; in theaters May 23).
ABC adds '9-1-1: Nashville,' moves 'Shark Tank' in new fall lineup

3 days ago | shelbystar.com | Bryan Alexander

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story described the status of ABC's "Doctor Odyssey" incorrectly. ABC says it has not made a decision about the future of the show. "Doctor Odyssey" may have run out of big-deck energy after one season at ABC. The network said it is weighing the future of the freshman series, but left the show off its 2025-26 schedule unveiled to advertisers on May 13.
Several New Hanover fishing captains honored with international anglers' awards

3 days ago | shelbystar.com | Cheryl Whitaker

The award, given by FishingBooker, recognizes captains with high customer service ratings. Winning captains maintain a 4.8+ review score, 98%+ reliability and response rates, and full business verification. FishingBooker is a platform connecting anglers with over 45,000 fishing trips globally. Out of more than 8,700 captains from across the world, eight from New Hanover County recently won an international anglers award.
15 new movies to stream this summer, from 'Fountain of Youth' to 'Zombies 4'

4 days ago | shelbystar.com | Brian Truitt

Love movies? Live for TV? USA TODAY's Watch Party newsletter has all the best recommendations, delivered right to your inbox. Sign up now and be one of the cool kids. There's a lot of star power coming to theaters this summer. But you won't find the sequel to an Adam Sandler classic, a globetrotting Natalie Portman/John Krasinski adventure, or a Charlize Theron action flick coming soon to a cinema.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs jury selected: What to know in highly anticipated trial

4 days ago | shelbystar.com | Anna Kaufman |Patrick Ryan

After several days of intense questioning, the small group of people who will help decide the fate of Sean Diddy Combs has been selected. Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the judge agreed upon 12 jurors and several alternates on May 12 to serve as jury members for a closely watched trial, which could result in a lifetime prison sentence for the disgraced music mogul.
Kyle Larson sets another record during Kansas race | NASCAR takeaways

4 days ago | shelbystar.com | Chris Vinel

Kyle Larson dominated at Kansas Speedway, leading a record number of laps en route to his third victory of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. No, it wasn’t as close as last year. But the result of the NASCAR Cup Series spring race at Kansas Speedway stayed the same: a Kyle Larson victory. Imagine that. Larson, the betting favorite, won the AdventHealth 400 by 0.712 seconds over runner-up Christopher Bell on May 11.
Amber Heard reveals she welcomed twins, talks 'becoming a mother by myself'

5 days ago | shelbystar.com | Brendan Morrow

Surprise! Amber Heard is celebrating a joyous Mother's Day as a mom of three. The "Aquaman" star, 39, revealed in an Instagram post on May 11 that she has welcomed twins: a girl, Agnes, and a boy, Ocean. Heard's first child, 4-year-old Oonagh Paige Heard, was born in April 2021. "Mother's Day 2025 will be one I'll never forget," she wrote on Instagram.
Here's where and when graduations will be held in Cleveland County

6 days ago | shelbystar.com | Diane Turbyfill

High school graduations are staggered across dates and locations. North Shelby's commencement already occurred on Friday morning. Remaining ceremonies are scheduled from May 20th through May 31st at various times and venues. As high school proms conclude, the big day approaches. Graduation. But not all seniors will walk across the stage at the same time or place. North Shelby students had a commencement ceremony Friday morning, but there are many more to come.
How these New York City laws opened the door for Cassie and more to sue Diddy

1 week ago | shelbystar.com | Taijuan Moorman

New York's highly cited Adult Survivors Act, which gave victims of sexual abuse a one-year window for claims that would otherwise be barred by time limits, is a key factor in the civil lawsuits filed against Sean "Diddy" Combs.