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Good morning Shelby! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Shelby family’s storm response became a lifeline across WNC
  • Why is Cleveland County’s chamber president leaving after just one year?
  • Can Shelby cap its playoff run with a 3A state title?

Also on today's calendar: Cleveland County Agriculture Livestock Exchange and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Shelbyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Shelbyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 28.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Disaster Relief and Beyond: Mountain Rescue NC Helps All (wisenewsnetwork.com) — A Shelby-based family’s hurricane relief effort has grown into Mountain Rescue NC, a nonprofit now helping vulnerable residents across Western North Carolina with food, utilities, and disaster support. The group is currently running its Operation Magic Mountain Toy Drive and planning a Dec. 16 event at Kings Mountain Marketplace, while asking locals for volunteers and small recurring donations to keep services going.
   

• Cleveland Co. Chamber president talks about resignation, accomplishments (shelbystar.com) — Cleveland County Chamber president and CEO Elizabeth Champion is stepping down at the end of December after less than a year, citing a different vision from the executive committee. During her tenure, she revived more than 100 programs, partnered with the city of Shelby on a memorial flagpole project, and expanded local business engagement through destination luncheons and new education offerings.
   

• Who wins NCHSAA football titles? USA TODAY picks for championships (fayobserver.com) — Shelby High’s football team is headed to Durham for Saturday’s NCHSAA 3A state championship showdown against Kinston, with quarterback Lan Farmer leading a high-powered offense. The article previews all eight state title games, highlighting matchups, venues, and key players statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Need to find this baby a good indoor home.
    She is sweet and loving, due to medical reasons I am no longer able to give her the attention she deserves. (Nextdoor Stony Point)
  • Hello neighbors, I’m trying to find some local musicians who would like to get together and start a small jam session type of thing.
    80s rock , Pink Floyd type of thing.Thanks and Rock on!! (Nextdoor Double Shoals)
  • Gardner-Webb University posted a job opening for Facilities Coordinator Intern/Student Worker in Shelby. Apply here.
  • Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Bojangles Shift Manager - Shelby, NC - 980 in Shelby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelby here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Shelby! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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