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Charlie and Erika Kirk with their children

Charlie and Erika Kirk with their children

Cleveland County elected officials, candidates react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Chuck Thompson

Sep 13, 2025

Iryna Zarutska was murdered by DeCarlos Brown Jr., on Aug. 22 in Charlotte

Iryna Zarutska was murdered by DeCarlos Brown Jr., on Aug. 22 in Charlotte

Charlotte rail killing draws sparring of U.S. Senate candidates, Cooper against Whatley

Alan Wooten

Sep 13, 2025

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Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly creeping toward Western North Carolina

Staff Reports

Sep 12, 2025

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Stephanie Webb, Webb Digital Services

Three seconds to decide: How one website designer is helping business owners build a better online presence

Chuck Thompson

Sep 11, 2025

Awards banquet for CCS; Burns sweeps admin awards, teacher of the year goes to elementary teacher

Awards banquet for CCS; Burns sweeps admin awards, teacher of the year goes to elementary teacher

Awards banquet for CCS; Burns sweeps admin awards, teacher of the year goes to elementary teacher

Staff Reports

Sep 10, 2025

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Cleveland County Schools Board

Schools recognized for achievements at CCS meeting

Chuck Thompson

Sep 9, 2025

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Voter sign

Federal judge approves settlement of voter registration litigation

Alan Wooten

Sep 9, 2025

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a microphone on a stage

Post 82 to hold annual oratorical contest

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Sep 8, 2025

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

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

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

Chuck Thompson

Sep 7, 2025

Western NC after Hurricane Helene

Western NC after Hurricane Helene

FEMA Act: Bill reformed, returning independent status

Alan Wooten

Sep 5, 2025

Midpines Recycling Center to close for Construction

Midpines Recycling Center to close for Construction

Midpines Recycling Center to close for Construction

Chuck Thompson

Sep 5, 2025

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A North Carolina school room

Math, reading, four-year graduation metrics all up

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Sep 5, 2025

Planning for the next 65 years: Shanghai VFD to raise $4,000,000 for new building

Planning for the next 65 years: Shanghai VFD to raise $4,000,000 for new building

Planning for the next 65 years: Shanghai VFD to raise $4,000,000 for new building

Chuck Thompson

Sep 3, 2025

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Bradshaw

Shelby woman murdered; family member arrested

Chuck Thompson

Sep 2, 2025

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Chuck Thompson

Sep 2, 2025

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