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704-484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Our 40th Year • Issue No. 17 • April 27, 2023 "Cleveland County's Favorite Newspaper" Food Vendors • Craft Vendors • Commercial Vendors For info on Space for Rent – Call 704-487-0651 SATURDAY, MAY SATURDAY, MAY 13 13 th th • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ADULT DERBY ADMISSION $15 • KIDS 6-12, $8 • KIDS 5 AND UNDER FREE dors pm pm DERBY BEGINS 6:00 PM 8 TH ANNUAL CAROLINA DERBY Strawberry Slam Demolition Derby SATURDAY, MAY 13 SATURDAY, MAY 13 TH TH ADULT DE S "Harvest" Soft Rock Band 70's & 80's 1751 E. MARION STREET, SHELBY, NC 1751 E. MARION STREET, SHELBY, NC Provided by Savannah Scott Walmart customers in Shelby were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 705 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, on Fri- day, April 21, as their much-an- ticipated project is now complete. The store's associates marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting cer- emony, community celebration, and a community inspired mural unveiling by local artist, Sherri Hager. The event was attended by local Shelby organizations and elected officials including Mayor Stan Anthony, Pastor Lamont Littlejohn, representatives from the Cleveland County Chamber of Commerce, Crest High School AFJROTC, Crest High School marching band and color guard, Crest High School chorus, Burns High School cheer team, Chang- ers Community Development Corporation, Shelby Police De- partment and Cleveland County Seminoles. During the celebration, Walmart store manager David Thomas highlighted the Super- center's transformed departments as well as the new interactive fea- tures now available to customers, including: • Expanded online, pickup and delivery services • New digital menu boards, expanded self-check-out options and updated registers • New platform displays and light fixtures • Freshly painted interior and exterior • Shelby-inspired murals • New restrooms for customers • New and expanded merchan- dise in every department • New s i g n a g e t h r o u g h o u t the store " T h i s remodel is not only an i n v e s t m e n t in the store but also in our custom- ers and city," said Thomas. "I'm proud of our associ- ates for their hard work and for get- ting us to the finish line; we look forward to ex- ceeding our customers' expecta- tions as we continue to serve the Shelby community." To reinforce Walmart's dedica- tion to the communities it serves, the store manager presented $6,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, including: • $2,500 to Changers Commu- nity Development Corporation • $2,500 to Shelby Police De- partment • $1,000 to Cleveland County Seminoles The Supercenter's new mural, designed and illustrated by local artist, Sherri Hager, is an eye- catching piece that reflects the diversity and local cultures of Shelby, and is part of Walmart's Community Mural Program, the largest public-facing art instal- lation celebrating communi- ties across America. Walmart's Community Mural Program is an important part of each store trans- formation and furthers Walmart's commitment to the local commu- nity. Shelby's Walmart transfor- mations are a part of Walmart's Signature Experience, which seeks to inspire customers and elevate their in-store experience. Upgrades at the Shelby Walmart Supercenter include: • Activated corners: Exciting displays are featured at the cor- ners of certain departments to pull customers in and help them touch, feel and become a part of the space, allowing them to dis- cover all that Walmart has to offer. • Elevated departments: Trans- formed stores feature displays showcasing products that are out of their boxes so customers can imagine them fitting into their daily lives. • More space to discover: Walmart has purposefully cre- ated more space for customers to explore and discover the breadth and depth of what their local store has to offer. • Digital touchpoints: These new touchpoints located throughout the store help to communicate to customers the vast range of products and services Walmart offers online See WALMART, Page 14 Newly remodeled and transformed Shelby Walmart Superscenter Reopens These five Walmart associates marked the special occasion with a ribbon cutting. Each have over 30 years with Walmart. (photos by Greg Ledford) During the celebration, Walmart store manager David Thomas welcomed guests and highlighted the Supercenter's transformed departments. Cest AFJROTC Color Guard, presenting the colors. The Burns High School cheer team and others performing the Walmart Shuffle.