Carney, 28, joins following his release from Matlock Town, having also previously featured for FC United of Manchester and Warrington Town.
Hewelt is a former Everton Under-23s goalkeeper and returns to the North West following a spell playing in the Polish First Division.
Shaw, 24, has been training with Brig since the summer and has now committed to the club on a permanent basis.
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