SHELBY — With an eye to the future, Tim Blackwell recently moved his business to a place from his past, a historic building on the courtsquare where his grandfather, Lee Shuford, once ran Lee’s Office Supply. “What an inspiration to come... Full Story »
The gym at North Shelby School was a cacophony of cheering, clapping and laughter Wednesday as students took part in the annual Christmas party hosted by the Shelby Civitan Club. The sounds were a true testament to the Christmas spirit as each child... Full Story »
Tiffany Spikes loves being a cheerleader and encouraging her teammates, but without North Shelby School and the Cleveland County Special Olympics, she wouldn’t have the opportunity to cheer her classmates on from the confines of her wheelchair. ... Full Story »
RALEIGH - The state Department of Correction will be spending nearly $4.3 million over the next couple of years in federal stimulus dollars. The money received from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is not earmarked for... Full Story »
Downtown Kings Mountain will host a Mountaineer Christmas Friday to celebrate the reason behind the holiday, engage the community and support local businesses. The Nativity Celebration, Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., will feature a live nativity scene with... Full Story »
Sgt. Ken Bennett can’t say enough about the community’s response during the Carl Cartee 12th annual Salvation Army Benefit. “Talking to you gives me another chance to express my thanks,” Bennett said. “That was a night to remember. People... Full Story »
The sexual battery case against a Bessemer City pastor was continued Monday in Gaston County District Court. The new court date for Pastor Michael Keough is Feb. 15. Keough, 72, faces five misdemeanor charges of sexual battery. He is accused of... Full Story »
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina regulators have signed off on a plan in which Duke Energy Corp.'s 1.8 million electric customers in the state will see their bills go up next month and rise 7 percent on average over the next two years — nearly half... Full Story »
RALEIGH, N.C. — Three years after North Carolina leaders established a pioneering agency to swiftly assess claims of innocence, officials are still seeking someone to exonerate. Advocates trying to reform justice systems around the country are... Full Story »
The youngest son of accused killer Daniel Hembree Jr. said his grandmother’s den now bears the signs of a search warrant that Gaston County Police executed Saturday morning. Neighbors of the home at 2304 Oakstone Circle where Daniel Hembree was... Full Story »
There are few things more satisfying on a crisp fall night or a blustery winter day than a toasty drink in a big ’ol mug that warms you right down to the bone with each sip. Or those holiday evenings by the fireplace with family and friends capped... Full Story »
SHELBY — A circuit of flames burn brightly against outstretched arms and open hearts.The Military Families Support Group of Cleveland County held its annual candlelight service honoring those serving in the military Tuesday in the sanctuary of... Full Story »
GREENVILLE — East Carolina senior free safety Van Eskridge has been selected to participate in the 85th East-West Shrine Game, the school announced Tuesday. Eskridge, a three-year starter, had two interceptions and 10 tackles during the... Full Story »
SHELBY — After a several month investigation, a former sheriff’s deputy and rescue squad chief stands accused of embezzling from the organization he once led. Curvis Gordon Brooks, 45, was arrested Dec. 4 after a grand jury indicted him on... Full Story »
The Burns Bulldogs’ opponents this evening in boys basketball had to travel a bit further than the next county or even the next state over. Try the next continent over. An Australian National youth team from Rowville made their way to the United... Full Story »
CHARLOTTE — Gardner-Webb’s Monique Hudson has been named the Big South Conference Women’s Basketball Choice Hotels Player of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday. Hudson, a junior guard from Rocky Mount, averaged 17 points per game and... Full Story »
Christmas wrestling bash at Burns Middle CWA’s Christmas Bash 2009 pro wrestling event will be held Dec. 18 at the Burns Middle School gym. Headlining the event are WCW and WWE’s Barbarian, who will be matched against American G.I. (Richie... Full Story »
SHELBY — If you’re counting red kettles this year and coming up short, it’s not your fingers out of sync. The Salvation Army has had 15 or more kettle sites in Cleveland County in past years, “But each year there are fewer and fewer places... Full Story »
SHELBY — A slew of homes or businesses were recently broken into, according to reports from Shelby Police. Roughly $11,000 of items were taken, including an $8,000 John Deere mower from Christ for the Nations Ministries. Reports indicate... Full Story »
What: Fourth annual Christmas concert at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy When: Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Pre-show orchestral music will begin at 6:30. The parent FORUM group will also sponsor a spaghetti dinner to benefit the... Full Story »
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Bill Alexander, looking toward his 92nd birthday in January, thanks God for getting him to this point. There was a day when, as a young lieutenant leading a combat engineering group in northern Italy, for a few moments he was... Full Story »
Brian Black doesn’t talk about helping others or volunteering. He just does it. Brian, a high school student at North Shelby School, was selected as one of this month’s winners for Do the Right Thing. Each month, The Star honors students in... Full Story »
An expansion at the Schiele Museum will mean more learning space, increased handicap accessibility and higher energy efficiency. The Schiele Museum of Natural History will soon turn 50 and Executive Director Dr. Ann Tippitt hopes the anniversary will... Full Story »
Can’t afford to put as many presents under your family’s Christmas tree as you’d like this year? The first thing you need to do is to stop beating yourself up, which can be easier said than done, said Bryan Greeson, a nationally certified... Full Story »
When told her neighbor James Arthur Swanson faces a murder charge evangelist Jodie Setzer said she didn’t know if she was surprised or not. “I know in his younger days he did some things he shouldn’t have,” said Setzer. But the things Setzer... Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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