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Stolen SUV details come to light, passenger previously wanted in W.V.

Stolen SUV details come to light, passenger previously wanted in W.V.

Stolen SUV details come to light, passenger previously wanted in W.V.

Staff Reports

Jul 21, 2025

Water discoloration possible during maintenance, city says

Water discoloration possible during maintenance, city says

Water discoloration possible during maintenance, city says

Staff Reports

Jul 21, 2025

A truly golden age all but forgotten

A truly golden age all but forgotten

A truly golden age all but forgotten

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Jul 20, 2025

Pinnacle ranked third in dual enrollment courses in NC

Pinnacle ranked third in dual enrollment courses in NC

Pinnacle ranked third in dual enrollment courses in NC

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Jul 18, 2025

Two arrested in Lawndale drug bust

Two arrested in Lawndale drug bust

Two arrested in Lawndale drug bust

Chuck Thompson

Jul 16, 2025

City of KM reassures water safe to drink

City of KM reassures water safe to drink

City of KM reassures water safe to drink

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Jul 15, 2025

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2025 Football Jamboree scheduled for August

2025 Football Jamboree scheduled for August

2025 Football Jamboree scheduled for August

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Cleveland County Schools

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Jul 11, 2025

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County Commissioners' meeting

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Jul 9, 2025

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Welcome to The Shelby Independent!

Welcome to The Shelby Independent!

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Jul 1, 2025

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Shelby City Council passes resolution opposing state bill

Shelby City Council passes resolution opposing state bill

Shelby City Council passes resolution opposing state bill

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Jul 1, 2025

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Preserving for perpetuity

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Jul 1, 2025

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