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Local fallen firefighters honored at memorial service

Local fallen firefighters honored at memorial service

Local fallen firefighters honored at memorial service

Chuck Thompson

8 hours ago

The Ghost in the Classroom: Why the political war on school technology is an illusion

The Ghost in the Classroom: Why the political war on school technology is an illusion

The Ghost in the Classroom: Why the political war on school technology is an illusion

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2 days ago

Cleveland Community College celebrates largest graduating class in history at 2026 Commencement

Cleveland Community College celebrates largest graduating class in history at 2026 Commencement

Cleveland Community College celebrates largest graduating class in history at 2026 Commencement

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KM warns public to only trust city government for truth, but lacks clarity

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A bear in Lattimore near a road

Bear spotted in Lattimore

Gideon Simmons

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A graphic of North Carolina in blue and red with a green dollar sign at the front of the photo

Report: North Carolina No. 48 in financial transparency

Alan Wooten

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Police blue lights and handcuffs in front of a dark background

Investigation by Sheriff's Office leads to narcotics arrest in Mooresboro

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May 15

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A graduations camp, an apple and medical device

CCC celebrates health sciences and nursing graduates

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May 15

Kings Mountain City Council in chambers

Kings Mountain City Council in chambers

Two more elected officials added to KM's censure investigation

Chuck Thompson

May 13

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Wilson's mug shot with the words "Captured" in red acorss the photo

Kings Mountain home invasion suspect taken into custody

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May 12

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Kings Mountain City Hall building

KM City Council to hold special meeting Tuesday May 12

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May 12

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Michael Cody Wilson mugshot

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