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Dec 29, 2025

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Chuck Thompson

Dec 29, 2025

The Sunday Column Dec. 28, 2025

The Sunday Column Dec. 28, 2025

Sometimes life will knock you off your feet; other times it’s a bad knee that sends you to the floor

Chuck Thompson

Dec 28, 2025

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The Spy and the Lady of the Night book cover

Cleveland County author publishes historical fiction murder / mystery novel

Chuck Thompson

Dec 27, 2025

Cleveland County in North Carolina

Cleveland County in North Carolina

Register of Deeds Office to begin issuing adoptive birth certificates in 2026

Chuck Thompson

Dec 26, 2025

former Shelby Mayor Mike Philbeck

former Shelby Mayor Mike Philbeck

C19TV’s Political Smackdown hosts talk local candidates, HS football, pay tribute to the late Jim Hunt on recent episode.

Chuck Thompson

Dec 24, 2025

The Christmas Story, according to Luke

The Christmas Story, according to Luke

The Christmas Story, according to Luke

Staff Reports

Dec 24, 2025

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Christmas stocking hung by the chimney with care

North Pole officials: Santa’s new sleigh, able to do Mach 4, comes with new safety features to streamline delivery times

Chuck Thompson

Dec 23, 2025

Shop with a Cop group photo outside Walmart in Shelby, N.C.

Shop with a Cop group photo outside Walmart in Shelby, N.C.

‘Shop with a Cop,’ a Christmas tradition for law enforcement and kids across Cleveland County

Chuck Thompson

Dec 22, 2025

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Fields and DiYorio

Operation Secret Surprise well received in Boiling Springs

Chuck Thompson

Dec 21, 2025

The Sunday Column – Blessed.

The Sunday Column – Blessed.

The Sunday Column – Blessed.

Chuck Thompson

Dec 21, 2025

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a grade of an A+ in red ink

Cleveland Community College announces fall honor rolls

Staff Reports

Dec 19, 2025

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The Capital in Washington D.C.

Congressman Tim Moore votes on two key legislation bills for housing and healthcare affordability

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Dec 18, 2025

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a graphic of North Carolina's borders

NC property taxes: We feel like we’re being taxed to death

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Dec 18, 2025

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K9 with drug seizure on vehicle

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Dec 17, 2025

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