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What to expect at the Cleveland County Arts Council garden tour
Are you a fan of flowers, the outdoors and garden art?. The Cleveland County Arts Council has just the event with the 2024 Garden and Outdoor Living Tour. The self-guided tour will showcase seven outdoor living spaces around the county on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Here's how Marshall McGowan propelled Burns baseball into Round 4 of NCHSAA state playoffs
LAWNDALE — Not making the type of contact he’s accustomed to, Burns baseball's Marshall McGowan spent early April lamenting over his “woes” at the plate. “(McGowan) put too much worry on himself early on; he was banged up early in the year,” said Burns baseball coach Alex Leonhardt. “He was still batting .300,...
Cleveland County graduation ceremonies planned for this month
North Shelby High School recently held graduation, kicking off a series of ceremonies to be held in Cleveland County this month. Here's the list of upcoming graduation ceremonies:. Turning Point Academy, Tuesday, May 28, at 6 p.m. Cleveland Innovation, Thursday, May 30, at 11 a.m. Burns High School, Friday, May...
North Shelby School celebrates seven graduates
As the familiar strains of the Pomp and Circumstance march played and the crowd stood, students walked or wheeled down the aisle, flashing proud grins and waving to friends and family as they made their way to the stage. After years of hard work and overcoming obstacles, seven students graduated...
Man fatally shot Friday afternoon in Shelby
The Shelby Police Department responded to the 600 block of East Warren Street to reports of someone being shot Friday afternoon. On the scene, officers located a male suffering from a single gunshot wound at 605 East Warren Street.
Here are Gastonia, Shelby area spring sports top performers for Week 12 of the 2024 season
Here is a daily list of the top performers from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties during the 12th week of spring sports action. Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled courtesy of information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors or team...
A look at Price's Arena's, where it started to the most recent rodeo
The 2024 Shriner's Rodeo recently took place at Price's Arena in Bessemer City. While the Price family prepares for a summer of youth bull riding, Mike Price, the owner of the arena, took a look back at the beginning. Price's Arena opened in 1991 with a focus on team penning,...
Mental Health Association hosts events for Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Mental Health Association of Cleveland County is raising awareness and destigmatizing the issue. “In today's hectic world, it's important to acknowledge that mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being," said Melodie McSwain, MHACC’s executive director. "Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel and act. Just as we take care of our physical health, nurturing our mental health is equally vital for leading fulfilling lives."
Cleveland County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Cleveland County listed for $296,450 in April, up 4% from the previous month's $285,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 4% from $285,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Cleveland County, not houses...
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