The Shelby Star
Encyclopedia
The Shelby Star is a newspaper based in Shelby, North Carolina
. The newspaper is owned by Freedom Communications, Inc.
Its editorial position is generally conservative, and sometimes libertarian. Among the syndicated columnists whose columns it runs are Thomas Sowell
, Walter Williams
, and Tibor Machan.
and the surrounding areas.
The newspaper has an online presence at http://www.shelbystar.com,
The Star Television partner is WSOC-TV (Channel 9, an ABC affililate) in nearby Charlotte.
Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby is a city in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 19,477 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cleveland County.-Geography:Shelby is located at ....
. The newspaper is owned by Freedom Communications, Inc.
Its editorial position is generally conservative, and sometimes libertarian. Among the syndicated columnists whose columns it runs are Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell is an American economist, social theorist, political philosopher, and author. A National Humanities Medal winner, he advocates laissez-faire economics and writes from a libertarian perspective...
, Walter Williams
Walter E. Williams
Walter E. Williams, is an American economist, commentator, and academic. He is the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University, as well as a syndicated columnist and author known for his libertarian views.- Early life and education :Williams family during childhood...
, and Tibor Machan.
Overview
The Star primarily serves Cleveland CountyCleveland County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 98,078 people, 37,046 households, and 27,006 families residing in the county. The population density was 207 people per square mile . There were 40,317 housing units at an average density of 87 per square mile...
and the surrounding areas.
The newspaper has an online presence at http://www.shelbystar.com,
The Star Television partner is WSOC-TV (Channel 9, an ABC affililate) in nearby Charlotte.