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A Locally Crafted Travel Guide to Cleveland County

In this Foothills community, barbecue, beverages, art, and music earn love locally — and beyond.

by Jodi Helmer
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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.”

by Finn Cohen
Gathering Place

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.

by Rebecca Sitzes
Features

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.

by Joe DePriest
Restaurants

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.”

by Melissa Bashor
Central

Tar Heel Town: Shelby

Music and barbecue share the stage in this Cleveland County town.

by Sarah Perry
September 2012

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.

by Our State Staff
Bridges Barbecue Lodge in Shelby North Carolina
Central

Bridges Barbecue Lodge

In case you forget what the restaurant specializes in, pig art decorating the walls helps you remember just what kind of place you're in.

by Bob Garner
Arts & Culture

A Name for Himself

Cleveland County native David Lee wrote successful songs for other artists for decades. But he never received the recognition he deserves, until now.

by Our State Staff
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