 2026-09-03 Hey there - I'm Lucy, a 1-year-old Border Collie mix, female, with energy and heart to spare! I'm already spayed and ready to join your family, and I absolutely love playing with other dogs and kids. I'm a friendly, loyal companion who's smart and eager to be part of everything you do. About 30 lbs., super smart, super cute. Come meet me and find out why I'm such a special girl, adoption starts here!
 2026-09-03 Families are invited to attend Harvest Healthy Habits, a free community event on Saturday, September 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cleveland County Health Department.
This family-friendly event is designed to promote healthy living while connecting residents with valuable health resources available throughout the community. Attendees can enjoy free food, face painting, balloon art, inflatables, giveaways, and activities for all ages.
 2026-08-27 The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is stressing the importance of implementing proven methods to deter bears from residences, following an incident involving a bear and resident in Asheville.
 2026-08-20 SHELBY, NC - Community members are invited to join local organizations in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Totally Free Clothes and Thrifty Thrift Store, located at 318 Gidney Street, Shelby, NC.
This free community event is open to everyone and is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives to overdose, supporting individuals and families affected by substance use, and raising awareness about overdose prevention and recovery resources.
The event will feature guest speakers, community resource information, free food, door prizes, naloxone training, a remembrance wall, and a moment of silence to honor the lives lost to overdose. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with local organizations offering prevention, treatment, recovery, and support services.
 2026-08-20 Star is so sweet & loves being outside, 5/6 year old, 60 pound Lab mix. Star is good with cats, other dogs and house trained. She sleeps on her fur blanket at the bottom of the bed, & enjoys her evening piece of cheese with her incontinence medicine. Star would thrive best in a quiet home with an adopter who could give her lots of love & patience as she is a very shy girl.
 2026-09-11 Alta Grace Riffle, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at her home.
 2026-09-11 Maggie Carswell Toney, age 94, of the Sunshine Community went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 while being surrounded by her family.
 2026-09-11 William Franklin Adair, 83, of Converse, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice House.
 2026-09-11 Janie Bowen, age 63, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at her home.
 2026-09-11 Gary Alexander Martin, 41, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2026.
 2019-12-12 (Published September 3, 2026)
Gary Miller
gary@outdoortruths.org
Jacksboro Texas is a special place to me. Of all places, this little town of fewer than 5,000 people changed the direction of my ministry 13 years ago. It was there that a few men gathered at the Davis Ranch, on the back deck, and talked about life and ministry.
2022-07-07 September 10-12
What: Church Revival
When: 7:00 pm, September 10.
Where: Temple Baptist Church, 1105 Bridges St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Rustic Hills Pastor, Landon Propst will bring the sermon each night, special singing each night. September 10th Members of Rustic Hills, September 11th, Three Deemed Ministries, September 12th, Sounds of Victory. Everyone is welcome, come and be Blessed.
Saturday, September 12
What: Community Outreach Event
When: 11:00 am, September 12.
Where: Ryburn Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1329 Frederick St., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Fellowship with your community. Community prayer, refreshments, family fellowship.
2026-01-29 Saturday, September 5
What: Hike with the C.A.R.E. Dogs
When: 10:00 am until Noon, September 5.
Where: 807 S. Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, NC.
More Info: We skipped the hottest part of the summer and our doggies are ready to hit the trails again! We will resume our monthly hikes on September 5th and cannot wait to see you again. Our doggies are so looking forward to the fun! Whether you want to take a long hike or a short one, up hills or flat land, we got a dog that would love to go with you.
Sign up to take a dog for a hike, short or long, whichever you prefer. Come back and socialize with some great dogs and people. It is going to be a great day! Be sure to sign up at the link below and tell us size, energy level and any other info so we can match you with the perfect dog. Sign up at,
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054BACA728AAFE3-65083100-hike
or go to our Facebook page, Clifford's Army Rescue Extravaganza to sign up.
Sunday, September 13
What: Broad River Genealogical Society Meeting
When: 3:00 pm, September 13.
Where: Broad River Genealogical Society, 1145 County Home Rd., Shelby, NC.
More Info: Scott Withrow, originally from Ellenboro, will join us with information about The Hidden History of Rutherford County. He is a co-editor of his family newsletter and has published the Super Highway in Upstate South Carolina. Hope you can come and enjoy this program with us. Everyone is welcome.
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