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President Trump waves at the crowd as he enters the stage

President Trump waves at the crowd as he enters the stage

Trump makes stop in Gastonia to support Whatley; Cleveland County notables in attendance

Chuck Thompson

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money drawn on a chalkboard in a classroom

Commissioners restore $500k gift to Cleveland County Schools

Chuck Thompson

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GWU eliminates at least 14 jobs due to financial instability

GWU eliminates at least 14 jobs due to financial instability

GWU eliminates at least 14 jobs due to financial instability

Chuck Thompson

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A resident speaks in front of the town council

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Labor Day: Celebrating the people who make Cleveland County strong

Labor Day: Celebrating the people who make Cleveland County strong

Labor Day: Celebrating the people who make Cleveland County strong

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SI's Week in Review for Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2026

SI's Week in Review for Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2026

SI's Week in Review for Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2026

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Front entrance of CCC

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Law enforcement appreciation lunch

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John Clay Jackson mugshot

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Firefighters hose off the new red fire truck

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