Shelby, NC
1. Thomas Dixon (1864)
Novelist
An American minister, lawyer, and author, he is best known for his 1905 novel, The Clansman. His other famous works include The Fall of a Nation and The Leopard's Spots.
2. David Thompson (1954)
Basketball Player
Four-time NBA All-Star who was selected first overall in the 1975 NBA Draft. He played for the Denver Nuggets and Seattle SuperSonics in a career that spanned from 1975 to...