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🌱 Shelby man held without bond after Gibson Road death

Shelby, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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:

  • Shelby man held without bond after Gibson Road death
  • Meet Zeke Stewart, a future Yeti with an underdog story
  • Dan Finch's pottery legacy lives on at Spring Hope market

Also on today's calendar: Finding Your Ancestor During the Revolution Genealogy Program and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 38.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man held without bond after woman found dead in burning Cleveland County home (qcnews.com) — A Shelby man charged with murdering Bernice Hosch is being held without bond after firefighters found her dead inside a Gibson Road home Friday. Authorities believe she was assaulted. A judge cited Jordan Hosch's criminal history in denying bond, and his next court appearance is expected in December.
   

2. High school baseball: Zeke commits (salisburypost.com) — East Rowan senior Zeke Stewart has committed to play baseball at Cleveland Community College in Shelby after a broken arm cut short his junior season. Now fully cleared to play, the versatile infielder brings a knack for getting on base and an interest in becoming a radiologic technologist.
   

3. Finch potters to celebrate a lasting legacy in Spring Hope (springhopeenterprise.com) — Twenty studio potters will gather in downtown Spring Hope on November 14 to carry on the legacy of the late Dan Finch. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on West Main Street, featuring functional pottery, ceramic art and pieces from a memorial firing of Finch's wood kiln.
   

4. Carol Queen Martin (shelbyinfo.com) — Carol Queen Martin, a retired senior guidance counselor at Burns High School and minister of music at Zion Baptist Church, died November 8 at 62. The Polkville resident's funeral will be held Thursday, November 12, at 2 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church in Shelby.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Everyone in Cleveland County is invited to join us for this special time of unity and fellowship!
    These Community Table meals are a county-wide effort to bring neighbors together across all areas of our community to share a meal and connect. Each… (Nextdoor Earl Township III)
  • Attention Gaston & Cleveland Counties:
    Looking for your next career opportunity? Join the NCWorks Job Fair in Gastonia on Nov. 10 from 10 AM–1 PM! Connect with local employers who are… (Nextdoor )
  • Steffes Corporation posted a job opening for Welder in Shelby. Apply here.
  • Curtiss-Wright posted a job opening for Machinist, Staff in Shelby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelby here.

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shelby

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.