🌱 How a new ABC Supply branch could reshape Shelby contractors’ options

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new ABC Supply branch could reshape Shelby contractors' options
• Shelby community remembers the life and legacy of Floyd Ray Latham

Also on today's calendar: Wee Wednesday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Why Distributors Are Building Branches Again: Density, Data Centers, and Local Control (distributionstrategy.com) — Contractors in Shelby may soon see more competition and options as ABC Supply adds a new roofing and building products branch in Shelby part of a broader 2026 expansion. The article explains how major distributors are clustering branches near contractors and infrastructure projects, and what that shift means for local inventory, delivery times, and independent suppliers.
   

• Floyd Ray Latham (shelbyinfo.com) — Shelby is mourning the loss of 82-year-old Floyd Ray "Dude" Latham, a beloved father, grandfather, dancer, golfer, and retired railroad engineer who died September 24. Deeply involved with the Shelby Shag Club, local golf buddies, and work at Shelby City Park and Case Farm, he leaves a large, close-knit family. A memorial service is set Sunday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby.
   

📸 Around Shelby

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shelby

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 29
• Prayer and Bible Study →
  2350 Hoey Church Rd, Shelby
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Wee Wednesday →
  RollOver Pets, 105 W Warren St, Shelby
  11:00 am
• Knock Doors with Cleveland County Dems! →
  CCDP Headquarters, 106 W Marion St, Shelby
  5:30 pm
• Make Calls with the Cleveland County Dems! →
  CCDP Headquarters, 106 W Marion St, Shelby
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Literature Evangelism at Cleveland County Fair →
  Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E Marion St, Shelby
Friday October 2
• Foster Friday →
  RollOver Pets, 105 W Warren St, Shelby
  11:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Prayer →
  Shelby NC
  9:15 am
• Bible Study →
  Shelby NC
  9:45 am
• Worship Service →
  Shelby NC
  11:00 am
• Knock Doors with Cleveland County Dems! →
  CCDP Headquarters, 106 W Marion St, Shelby
  12:00 pm
• Make Calls with the Cleveland County Dems! →
  CCDP Headquarters, 106 W Marion St, Shelby
  12:00 pm
• Light Meal →
  Shelby NC
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Baby kitten needs a home!
  I found the little tiny kitten yesterday and she looks to be 3 weeks old. Surprisingly she eats wet food and is litter box trained, which tells me… (Nextdoor Graham - Clegg)
• There was a good bit of misinformation being shared in the comments section on last week's Copperhead post, so we're here to educate!
  Facts or Myths: Copperhead Edition Myth: Baby copperheads are more dangerous Fact: Newborn copperheads have less venom because they're smaller… (Nextdoor )

• Golden Corral posted a job opening for Future Opening: Cook in Shelby. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Shelby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelby here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boiling Springs

• Marshall Football tops Gardner-Webb in homecoming thriller (therealwv.com)

Cherryville

• Lady Ironmen Split Two Volleyball Matches, Tennis Team Drops to Third Place (wisenewsnetwork.com)
• Gaston County, NC: (golftrips.com)

Kings Mountain

• Franklin's capture, near hanging recalled (journalpatriot.com)

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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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