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Three ancient swords crossed

Three ancient swords crossed

As the school board turns: The political drama heats up on a cold, snowy, weekend

Chuck Thompson

2 hours ago

a pocket size book of the U.S. Constitution

a pocket size book of the U.S. Constitution

America’s 250th spurs $2M in grants to NC counties

Alan Wooten

1 day ago

The Sunday Column

The Sunday Column

Back to the ... Future... hmm.. is that title already taken?

Chuck Thompson

2 days ago

No Thursday Night Thunder or Monday Night Smackdown; just a classic school board debate of candidates

No Thursday Night Thunder or Monday Night Smackdown; just a classic school board debate of candidates

No Thursday Night Thunder or Monday Night Smackdown; just a classic school board debate of candidates

Chuck Thompson

3 days ago

6 to 7 inches expected in Cleveland County; windchill could reach down to zero on Sunday

6 to 7 inches expected in Cleveland County; windchill could reach down to zero on Sunday

6 to 7 inches expected in Cleveland County; windchill could reach down to zero on Sunday

Chuck Thompson

3 days ago

A roullette table

A roullette table

'Big Chill Casino Night and Silent Disco' fundraiser rescheduled for February

Staff Reports

5 days ago

Kings Mountain City Hall

Kings Mountain City Hall

City of Kings Mountain on 2 hour delay Tuesday, notes trash collection update

Chuck Thompson

Jan 26

Cleveland County announces delayed start for Tuesday

Cleveland County announces delayed start for Tuesday

Cleveland County announces delayed start for Tuesday

Staff Reports

Jan 26

An outline of NC with snow and ice

An outline of NC with snow and ice

The bigger picture: How North Carolina fared during the winter storm

Alan Wooten

Jan 26

Cleveland County closed Monday, warns of power outages

Cleveland County closed Monday, warns of power outages

Cleveland County closed Monday, warns of power outages

Staff Reports

Jan 25

The Sunday Column

The Sunday Column

Does the six foot rule work for winter storms?

Chuck Thompson

Jan 25

Cleveland County written in ice

Cleveland County written in ice

Where the Winter Fern Blows: Storm moves in today, ice expected more than snow

Chuck Thompson

Jan 24

A map of NC covered in ice

A map of NC covered in ice

Cleveland County declares a State of Emergency in advance of winter storm

Staff Reports

Jan 23

Shelby Mayor declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

Shelby Mayor declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

Shelby Mayor declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

Chuck Thompson

Jan 23

An outline of North Carolina covered in snow and ice

An outline of North Carolina covered in snow and ice

North Carolina’s 11 Million braced for hazardous winter conditions

Alan Wooten

Jan 23

County warns of winter storm, provides contact info for utility emergencies

County warns of winter storm, provides contact info for utility emergencies

County warns of winter storm, provides contact info for utility emergencies

Staff Reports

Jan 22

Poll: Whatley - Cooper race for senate tightens within narrow margins

Poll: Whatley - Cooper race for senate tightens within narrow margins

Poll: Whatley - Cooper race for senate tightens within narrow margins

Alan Wooten

Jan 22

cocaine

cocaine

Cocaine worth $5 million found in trunk of vehicle during traffic stop

Staff Reports

Jan 21

a stage with podiums for use in debates

a stage with podiums for use in debates

School board candidate forum slated for Jan. 29, at LeGrand Center

Chuck Thompson

Jan 20

Shanghai Board convenes, interim chief appointed; practice burn tonight

Shanghai Board convenes, interim chief appointed; practice burn tonight

Shanghai Board convenes, interim chief appointed; practice burn tonight

Staff Reports

Jan 19

Commissioners to hold public meeting Tuesday, agenda includes capital resolution and solid waste project bid

Commissioners to hold public meeting Tuesday, agenda includes capital resolution and solid waste project bid

Commissioners to hold public meeting Tuesday, agenda includes capital resolution and solid waste project bid

Chuck Thompson

Jan 19

a college classroom

a college classroom

New resources available to students for short-term training

Staff Reports

Jan 19

Where are you going for lunch?

Chuck Thompson

Jan 18

Six for North Carolina House try fake political party affiliation

Six for North Carolina House try fake political party affiliation

Six for North Carolina House try fake political party affiliation

Staff Reports

Jan 17

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