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Facing the voters: Laura Boggs Tharrington - Cleveland County Commissioner candidate

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CCC brings Careers Electric initiative to Cleveland County high school students

CCC brings Careers Electric initiative to Cleveland County high school students

CCC brings Careers Electric initiative to Cleveland County high school students

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Facing the voters: Denise Wright – Cleveland County Commissioner candidate

Facing the voters: Denise Wright – Cleveland County Commissioner candidate

Facing the voters: Denise Wright – Cleveland County Commissioner candidate

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Facing the voters: Ronnie Grigg - School Board

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Pig that wandered into Ellenboro home safely returned, deputies say

Pig that wandered into Ellenboro home safely returned, deputies say

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Pinnacle Classical Academy graduates 12 at end of 1st semester

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Facing the voters: Shelia Canipe - School Board

Facing the voters: Shelia Canipe - School Board

Facing the voters: Shelia Canipe - School Board

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Feb 13

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Presdeint Trump with Wayne King

Facing the voters: Wayne King - Cleveland County Commissioner candidate

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Feb 12

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Feb 12

Facing the voters: Josh Biddix - Cleveland County Commissioner candidate

Facing the voters: Josh Biddix - Cleveland County Commissioner candidate

Facing the voters: Josh Biddix - Cleveland County Commissioner candidate

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Feb 12

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Kelly Hastings

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Facing the voters: Kelly Hastings - 110 NC House District

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Feb 11

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Facing the voters: Caroline Eason - 110 NC House District

Facing the voters: Caroline Eason - 110 NC House District

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Feb 10

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CCC and ECU sign transfer agreement partnership

CCC and ECU sign transfer agreement partnership

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Facing the voters: Brandon Bridges - School Board

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Feb 10

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Facing the voters: Aaron Bridges - School Board

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Feb 9

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