The Shelby Star • 17th May 2019

Residents find fitness family at Dover YMCA

An afternoon in the Dover Foundation YMCA feels like being dragged by a fast current. Every hall revealed a flurry of action, and most corners held at least a couple people in deep conversation.

The Shelby Star • 20th February 2019

Sweet House Bakery is booming on Valentine’s Day

A Kings Mountain bakery sold more than 1,000 chocolate-covered strawberries in 2018, and this year they hope to break their record.

Shelby Star • 2nd January 2019

Steve Holland reflects on life in Boiling Springs

If you have driven through the small town of Boiling Springs, you have probably seen him. An elderly man who walks early in the morning and waves at everyone that drives past on North Main Street and McBrayer Homestead Road.

Shelby Star • 16th December 2018

Windjammers deliver joy to community foster children

Foster children waited patiently outdoors for Santa to come thundering down the street in his motorcycle.

Shelby Star • 13th November 2018

Relying on EpiPens

A sweet treat sparked a scary situation for a local mother and her son.

13th November 2018

GWU Alumna Injured in Las Vegas Shooting

A Gardner-Webb alumna was injured in the Las Vegas shooting that occurred Oct. 1.

Shelby Star • 13th November 2018

Drivers show their skills at Shadyside Dragway in Shelby

The scent of burnt rubber hung in the air as drivers raced down the 1/8-mile track at Shadyside Dragway on Honey Haven Farm Road in Shelby.

14th November 2018

Backpack Program Hosts Second Annual Fundraiser

Approximately 400 people gathered in Tucker Student Center’s Stewart, Hope, and Faith Halls Friday, Nov. 10 to participate in the second annual Parade of Tables.

14th November 2018

GWU Hosts Annual 5K In Support of Students

Gardner-Webb University will hold its 6th annual Everybody Knows Somebody 5K Saturday, April 7 at 9 a.m. to raise awareness of eating disorders and support students seeking treatment.

13th November 2018

GWU Journalism Alum Signs Two-Book Deal

Erin Odom began writing her blog, The Humbled Homemaker, to share all the lessons she learned about being a mother.

13th November 2018

Softball Player Breaks University Record

A Gardner-Webb University freshman softball player has broken the university’s home run record and is the current leader in the Big South Conference with 23 home runs.