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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

18 hours ago

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

20 hours ago

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a college classroom

New resources available to students for short-term training

Staff Reports

1 day ago

Where are you going for lunch?

Chuck Thompson

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

Caution: Rabies found in Casar and Shelby

Caution: Rabies found in Casar and Shelby

Caution: Rabies found in Casar and Shelby

Staff Reports

3 days ago

Eason announces engagement to Gaston County Manager Rhoten

Eason announces engagement to Gaston County Manager Rhoten

Eason announces engagement to Gaston County Manager Rhoten

Chuck Thompson

4 days ago

Political Smackdown weighs in on CCS School Board ruckus, Minnesota, Senate race

Chuck Thompson

4 days ago

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NC graphic in green with green dollar sign

Report: Tariffs are $695M risk to North Carolina farmers

Alan Wooten

5 days ago

A drug house now closed

A drug house now closed

One charged with drug trafficking

Staff Reports

5 days ago

Shelby City Council Jan. 12, 2026

Shelby City Council Jan. 12, 2026

Shelby City Council welcomes new city manager, updates on projects given

Chuck Thompson

6 days ago

CCS board meeting Jan. 10, 2026

CCS board meeting Jan. 10, 2026

Blanton speaks to news media after stating publicly CCS board shouldn't talk to the media

Chuck Thompson

7 days ago

Semi trucks parked

Semi trucks parked

North Carolina driving near the edge, 1 of 2 foreign driver CDLs illegally issued

Alan Wooten

Jan 12

KM City Council Member charged with alleged common law forgery

KM City Council Member charged with alleged common law forgery

KM City Council Member charged with alleged common law forgery

Chuck Thompson

Jan 12

the Sunday Column

the Sunday Column

English -ish, or whatever: How did English language names evolve from Ethelwulf to Bob?

Chuck Thompson

Jan 11

Sara Tongel sitting in a chair at Norris Merchandise

Sara Tongel sitting in a chair at Norris Merchandise

Facing the heat: One woman, two life callings for Sara Tongel

Chuck Thompson

Jan 10

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A roulette table

CC Arts Council to hold 'Big Chill Casino Night and Silent Disco' fundraiser

Staff Reports

Jan 9

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image of North Carolina with a dollar sign in the middle

NC: Motor fuels tax up, individual and corporate income tax rates down

Alan Wooten

Jan 8

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Police lights

Crest Middle sends letter to parents, Sheriff's Office further explains Wednesday's incident

Chuck Thompson

Jan 7

Dennis Charles Pail, Sr.

Dennis Charles Pail, Sr.

Dennis Charles Pail, Sr.

Obituaries

Jan 7

Johnnie Lavone Greene

Johnnie Lavone Greene

Johnnie Lavone Greene

Obituaries

Jan 7

Boiling Springs Town Hall signage

Boiling Springs Town Hall signage

Boiling Springs Council swears in Davis, dissolves subcommittees

Chuck Thompson

Jan 6

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police car lights

Armed robbery at KFC parking lot, juvenile in custody

Staff Reports

Jan 5

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white house with a red and white dollar sign in front

Residents feel property tax bill, late penalties begin Jan. 6

Chuck Thompson

Jan 5

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