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Chuck Thompson
Aug 22, 2025
KM council candidate stepping away from event in hopes of winning seat
Pullen stated it was the ethical thing to do.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 21, 2025
Poll: Cooper leads Whatley by 8 points
Cooper will be the sixth former governor of the state to try for the U.S. Senate. One from each major party has lost
Alan Wooten
Aug 14, 2025
As Hunt can attest, popularity as governor no guarantee in U.S. Senate race
Hunt, arguably a patriarch of the state party, broke ground as the first two-term governor and remains the only politician to do it twice.
Staff Reports
Aug 7, 2025
Prescription for change: Eason seeks 110 NC House seat for policy reform
Eason talked to The Shelby Independent about why she is running for 100 NC House
Chuck Thompson
Jul 27, 2025
A fistful of ordinances: Waco public forum discussed shooting firearms in town limits
The problem of excessive shooting in the town limits began a few months ago, according to town officials.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 22, 2025
The time to run is running out
Candidate filing ends July 18 Registration deadline for filing is July 18 at Noon. All across Cleveland County, seats are up for...
Chuck Thompson
Jul 15, 2025
County approves rezoning, appoints new committee member
Rezoning and board appointments were approved at the July meeting of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night.
Chuck Thompson
Jul 9, 2025
Shelby City Council passes resolution opposing state bill
SB 205 would strip local governments of zoning authority
Chuck Thompson
Jul 1, 2025
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