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The Sunday Column

Truth in News: Rediscovering the Founding Fathers' vision for the press in the social media age.

Opinion

2 hours ago

Post 82 concessions stand volunteers

Post 82 concessions stand volunteers

Post 82 Concessions serves up public service and refreshments

Chuck Thompson

8 hours ago

A walk upon the sands: How Wayne King came back from a debilitating stroke to win the biggest fight of his life

A walk upon the sands: How Wayne King came back from a debilitating stroke to win the biggest fight of his life

A walk upon the sands: How Wayne King came back from a debilitating stroke to win the biggest fight of his life

Chuck Thompson

2 days ago

the words 'Jolly Scholarship' on a chalkboard

the words 'Jolly Scholarship' on a chalkboard

CCC Foundation receives gift to establish Jolly Good Samaritan Endowed Scholarship

Staff Reports

3 days ago

An A+ grade in Red

An A+ grade in Red

Cleveland Community College announces summer honor rolls

Chuck Thompson

4 days ago

Bring Politics Back Home

Opinion

4 days ago

Brooks photo

Brooks photo

Angela Brooks to lead Pinnacle Classical Academy

Staff Reports

5 days ago

A red tractor in a field

A red tractor in a field

Long-delayed farm bill delayed further

Staff Reports

6 days ago

When Altruism Isn't Altruistic: The Mirage of the Political Knight

When Altruism Isn't Altruistic: The Mirage of the Political Knight

When Altruism Isn't Altruistic: The Mirage of the Political Knight

Opinion

6 days ago

How ‘bout them apples?

How ‘bout them apples?

How ‘bout them apples?

Chuck Thompson

Aug 8

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the movie production behind the scenes of the cameraman shooting a scene with an actress in front of the camera

Local filmmaker's movie to premier in Shelby Saturday (today)

Chuck Thompson

Aug 8

a screenshot of chairs for the new Justice Center in a catalog

a screenshot of chairs for the new Justice Center in a catalog

Wayne King uncovers cost of Justice Center office furniture

Chuck Thompson

Aug 6

Shelby Police Department

Shelby Police Department

National Night Out unbothered by weather for second year of rain

Chuck Thompson

Aug 5

Canyun Castillo mugshot

Canyun Castillo mugshot

Murder in Lawndale, suspect arrested

Staff Reports

Aug 5

Wayne King op-ed with photo

Wayne King op-ed with photo

The budget can still be fixed - Cleveland County Commissioners should act now

Opinion

Aug 4

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