The Cleveland County Republican Party will welcome Kings Mountain Mayor Rick Murphrey at its next meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. May 14 at the county administration building, 311 E. Marion St., Shelby.

Murphrey, a lifelong Democrat, and his wife, Sandra, recently changed their party affiliation to Republican.

Republican Party members will discuss the results of the May 8 primaries with Francis DeLuca of Civitas, and the outlook for the November elections. All registered Republicans who live in Cleveland County are invited to attend the meeting.

The Executive Committee will meet at 6 PM.