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Local coach brings new football program to Cleveland County
A new football program for youth has been launched in Cleveland County and is offering opportunities to play ball against local and away teams. Keith Rhodes, president, started Bulldogs Elite this year for local students ages 12 and under. According to the website, the motto of Bulldogs Elite is, "We...
Gabe DeVoe visits Boys and Girls Club in Shelby
The Gabe DeVoe Foundation and its founder, Gabe DeVoe, recently brought a blend of activity and education to the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland County with a program called Books and Basketballs: Building Futures One Page at a Time. As someone who attended the Boys and Girls Club as a child, DeVoe...
Check out these five back to school events coming up in Cleveland County
With the first day of school less than three weeks away, the back to school rush is about to begin, but parents and students can be prepared with these upcoming events. Check out these five back to school giveaways in Cleveland County:. Holly Oak Park Educating Future Generations. The inaugural...
Real to Reel Film Festival returns for 25th year
The Real to Reel Film Festival, which showcases documentaries, feature films, animations and shorts, is back for its 25th year at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. The Cleveland County Arts Council is back at the Joy Performance Center to offer fantastic cinema to film festival goers. “It’s a...
Check out these seven hidden gems of Cleveland County
Cleveland County is home to some beautiful and unique attractions, including a local safari containing exotic animals from around the world, small-town museums and antique stores, trails and more. Check out these seven slightly off the beaten-path attractions and hidden gems:. Camacho's Mini Farm Acres, 5103 Fallston Rd., Fallston. A...
Catawba Indian Nation provides grants to benefit local nonprofits
Three local nonprofits will be receiving thousands of dollars in grant money from the Catawba Indian Nation through funds generated by the Two King's Casino in Kings Mountain. The board of directors of the Catawba Indian Nation Foundation approved its first slate of grants at a June board meeting. A total of $800,000 in grants were allocated for 2024. ...
Cleveland County announces principal changes for the new school year
With each new school year comes staffing changes at Cleveland County Schools. Some of those include leadership roles. Those taking on new principal positions include:. Ryan Etheridge is the new principal at Fallston Elementary, replacing Kim Greene, who has retired. Matt Tipton is now the principal at Cleveland Early College...
GWU receives grant that will help digitize Cleveland County's historical documents
Gardner-Webb University’s Dover Library recently received a $42,000 grant from the State Library of North Carolina. The money will be used to digitize historical church records on microfilm and documents in the Cleveland County Historical Collection. The project is a joint effort of Dover Library, and the Earl Scruggs Center Museum and Broad River Genealogical Society, both in Shelby.
Homes in Cleveland County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for April shows that potential buyers and sellers in Cleveland County saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sales price of $219,000. The median home sold for $215,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means April, the most recent month...
Cleveland County Fair set to celebrate 100th birthday
For a century, people have been flocking to the Cleveland County Fair every fall to ride the Ferris wheel, eat vinegar fries and funnel cakes, play games and make a lifetime of memories. This year, the fair will celebrate its milestone birthday with special events and attractions and is set to arrive in...
Cleveland County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Cleveland County listed for $313,900 in June, up 3.1% from the previous month's $304,500, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 15.2% from $272,400. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Gardner-Webb Alumnus Mason Miller Selected for MLB All-Star Game Tonight at 8 p.m.
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Just three years after graduating from Gardner-Webb University, pitcher Mason Miller will represent the Oakland A’s and the American League in the MLB All-Star Game tonight (Tuesday, July 16) at 8 p.m. Miller joins a lineup of younger players in one of the most anticipated mid-summer classics in recent years.
Check out these food trucks around Cleveland County
Food truck enthusiasts have a lot to choose from in Cleveland County with options ranging from gourmet waffles to Latin food. Check out these local food truck hot spots and where to find them. Spirit of America. Sandwiches, baked potatoes, hotdogs, burgers - including pulled pork and jalapeno and bacon...
Patricia Ann Greene Bridges, 91
Patricia Ann Greene Bridges, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born in Cleveland County to the late Lawrence Green and Patia G. Green. She is also predeceased by her spouse, Irvin Bridges; 3 grandsons. Left to cherish her memory her children,...
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