In Cleveland County, the owner of a beloved home has restored its former grandeur and reinstated its tradition of hospitality through afternoon teas.
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Run Straight, Run Loud
For nearly 70 years, a racetrack in Cleveland County has rumbled with the thunder of drag racing — and one man’s love of speed, family, and red clay.
A Weekend in Cleveland County
Find out where to stay, shop, eat, and explore on your next trip to North Carolina’s “land of rhythm and roots.”
A Locally Crafted Travel Guide to Cleveland County
In this Foothills community, barbecue, beverages, art, and music earn love locally — and beyond.
This Shelby Coffee House Is Home to Full Cups and Full Hearts
A coffee shop in Cleveland County satisfies cravings for caffeine, conversation, and good company.
Century-Old Tomato Club is a Cleveland County Tradition
A tomato club founded more than a century ago has blossomed into a beloved tradition in Cleveland County, where members tend their community like a garden.
In Cleveland County, Livermush is King
In grits, on white bread, or scrambled with eggs, this Cleveland County staple is much more than “Southern weird.”
Tar Heel Town: Shelby
Music and barbecue share the stage in this Cleveland County town.
Once a Memory, Twice a Theater
When Shelby citizens began revitalizing their town, they turned to a legendary theater for answers and renamed it after their legendary songwriter.
