The Shelby Star wins five N.C. Press Association awards
In a virtual celebration, the NCPA recognized journalists from across the state. Current and past journalists with
The Star were awarded for their work while competing against their peers. To be judged and recognized by your peers is an honor. Our reporters and photographers are storytellers who seek the truth and who represent the standards of quality journalism. These awards are proof of that, said Lucy Talley, publisher of The Star.
And the winners are:
Managing Editor Diane Turbyfill won two first-place awards.
Her analysis of homicides in Cleveland County over five years took the top slot in beat news reporting. In the article, Shelby Police Chief Jeff Ledford asked the on-going question of gun violence in the area, How do we stop it?
Shelby Police Department and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office kicked off three days of gift-giving to those in need on Monday.
Cheers of joy could be heard as children received packages delivered by Sheriff’s Office deputies. Toothy grins broke out as presents of dolls, sports equipment and more could be seen bursting out of the top of brightly colored bags. Families thanked the men and women for helping them with Christmas this year.
Usually, officers would head inside for the present opening but due to COVID-19, many stayed at the door watching the kids with their presents.
This year has been a different type of Christmas for many in the community, Shelby Police Chief Jeff Ledford said.