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Brandt Young

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Sep 25, 2025

Arrest made in 2017 Forest City double murder investigation

Arrest made in 2017 Forest City double murder investigation

Arrest made in 2017 Forest City double murder investigation

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The cross-over episode: The Independent interviews Cleveland County News

The cross-over episode: The Independent interviews Cleveland County News

The cross-over episode: The Independent interviews Cleveland County News

Chuck Thompson

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Construction breaks waterline in east Shelby

Construction breaks waterline in east Shelby

Construction breaks waterline in east Shelby

Chuck Thompson

Sep 24, 2025

Exhibit by local father and son duo opens Sept. 25 at CC Arts Council

Exhibit by local father and son duo opens Sept. 25 at CC Arts Council

Exhibit by local father and son duo opens Sept. 25 at CC Arts Council

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N.C.’s largest County Fair returns Sept. 25

N.C.’s largest County Fair returns Sept. 25

N.C.’s largest County Fair returns Sept. 25

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Whatley stops by Uptown Shelby on campaign trail for U.S. Senate

Whatley stops by Uptown Shelby on campaign trail for U.S. Senate

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Boiling Springs names new police chief

Boiling Springs names new police chief

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Looking for the lies

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Shelby Mayor Pro Tem David White

Shelby Mayor Pro Tem David White

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Chuck Thompson

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