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Whatley stops by Uptown Shelby on campaign trail for U.S. Senate
From left, Senate candidate Michael Whatley, N.C. House Rep. Paul Scott, N.C. Senator Ted Alexander and N.C. House Rep. Kelly Hastings at...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 20, 2025


Crest FFA plows competition at state
Crest High School FFA Veterinary Science CDE Team earned recognition as first place team in the southwest region at the NC FFA State Competition this past Saturday at Lee County High School.

Staff Reports
Sep 17, 2025


Cleveland County elected officials, candidates react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Charlie Kirk, with wife Erika and their two children. Courtesy photo On Sept 10, Charlie Kirk, 31, was killed by an assassin’s bullet...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 13, 2025


Charlotte rail killing draws sparring of U.S. Senate candidates, Cooper against Whatley
Iryna Zarutska was murdered by Decarlos Brown Jr., on Aug. 22 in Charlotte while riding the light rail train. courtesy file photo (The...

Alan Wooten
Sep 13, 2025


Federal judge approves settlement of voter registration litigation
The case, United States of America v. North Carolina State Board of Elections, was filed in May and led to creation of the Registration Repair Project.

Alan Wooten
Sep 9, 2025


Post 82 to hold annual oratorical contest
Participants will give an 8 to 10 minute original speech on any aspect of the U.S. Constitution they choose. Then present a 3 to 5 minute oration on a pre-selected topic.

Staff Reports
Sep 8, 2025


FEMA Act: Bill reformed, returning independent status
The FEMA Act of 2025 would restore original status as an independent agency, removing it from the Department of Homeland Security where critics say trouble brewed under the leadership of former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in the Biden administration.

Alan Wooten
Sep 5, 2025


Math, reading, four-year graduation metrics all up
The four-year graduation rate was the highest in a decade, increasing to 87.7%, from 87% in 2023-24.

Staff Reports
Sep 5, 2025


Cleveland County tops list in report: Tourism fuels $1.3B in NC tax receipts
Cleveland County tops the list with double digits.

Alan Wooten
Aug 28, 2025


Morning commute fatal on College Road
Three car accident results in fatality
Chuck Thompson
Aug 27, 2025


N.C. Department of Ag to send relief checks to farmers
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS) is expected to send the first round of relief checks for farmers sta
Chuck Thompson
Aug 23, 2025


Erin: Forecasted path begins to show northernly turn
The Tarheel State is in its 46th week of recovery from the storm that killed 107 and did an estimated $60 billion damage.

Alan Wooten
Aug 15, 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


Missing swimmer found
The missing swimmer was located by recovery teams at approximately 10:26 a.m. Saturday morning.
Chuck Thompson
Aug 2, 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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