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ChatGPT rendering of itself as a woman sitting in a chair thinking.

30 minutes with Charlie: Q&A with AI

Chuck Thompson

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Chuck Thompson

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Zoning for AI Data Centers (Part 2) Squaring the Circle: The toolkit we need.

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Nurses holding their leadership certificates

Lawndale nurse graduates from Leadership Academy as nurses honored at NCNA Annual Convention

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gas pump nozzle filling up a blue truck

Diesel fuel up 84% since beginning of the year

Alan Wooten

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An "A+" on the white board and an apple on a desk in a classroom

Pinnacle Classical Academy outperforms districts on state tests

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CathFord and Boggs-Jaeger

CathFord wins Webbley House bid in 4-2 Shelby City Council vote

Chuck Thompson

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‘Today, we remember them’ Old Cemetery markers unveiled, bringing a forgotten piece of Shelby history back into view

‘Today, we remember them’ Old Cemetery markers unveiled, bringing a forgotten piece of Shelby history back into view

‘Today, we remember them’ Old Cemetery markers unveiled, bringing a forgotten piece of Shelby history back into view

Chuck Thompson

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What happened to old-school boredom?

Chuck Thompson

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1 killed in shooting; suspect in custody

1 killed in shooting; suspect in custody

Staff Reports

Sep 19

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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

Sep 19

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money drawn on a chalkboard in a classroom

Commissioners restore $500k gift to Cleveland County Schools

Chuck Thompson

Sep 15

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

Sep 14

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an outline of NC with the words "Ed. Lotto" in the middle of the grpahic.

Audit: Digital instant games surging, yet hurting Education Fund transfers

Alan Wooten

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