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A graduations camp, an apple and medical device

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Kings Mountain City Council in chambers

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The Sunday Colum, Mother's Day edition

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a photo of the students

CCC Honors 48 students with National Technical Honor Society induction

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May 7

Boiling Springs Council praises Parker, preps for budget approval next month

Boiling Springs Council praises Parker, preps for budget approval next month

Boiling Springs Council praises Parker, preps for budget approval next month

Chuck Thompson

May 6

Groundbreaking on the Beam Student Center

Groundbreaking on the Beam Student Center

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High School welding students and instructors

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