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Zoning for AI Data Centers (Part 1) Squaring the Circle: 2026 Tech meets 1926 Zoning

Ron Humphries

Sep 23

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gas pump nozzle filling up a blue truck

Diesel fuel up 84% since beginning of the year

Alan Wooten

Sep 22

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An "A+" on the white board and an apple on a desk in a classroom

Pinnacle Classical Academy outperforms districts on state tests

Staff Reports

Sep 22

CathFord and Boggs-Jaeger

CathFord and Boggs-Jaeger

CathFord wins Webbley House bid in 4-2 Shelby City Council vote

Chuck Thompson

Sep 22

‘Today, we remember them’ Old Cemetery markers unveiled, bringing a forgotten piece of Shelby history back into view

‘Today, we remember them’ Old Cemetery markers unveiled, bringing a forgotten piece of Shelby history back into view

‘Today, we remember them’ Old Cemetery markers unveiled, bringing a forgotten piece of Shelby history back into view

Chuck Thompson

Sep 21

What happened to old-school boredom?

Chuck Thompson

Sep 20

1 killed in shooting; suspect in custody

1 killed in shooting; suspect in custody

1 killed in shooting; suspect in custody

Staff Reports

Sep 19

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President Trump waves at the crowd as he enters the stage

Trump makes stop in Gastonia to support Whatley; Cleveland County notables in attendance

Chuck Thompson

Sep 19

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money drawn on a chalkboard in a classroom

Commissioners restore $500k gift to Cleveland County Schools

Chuck Thompson

Sep 15

GWU eliminates at least 14 jobs due to financial instability

GWU eliminates at least 14 jobs due to financial instability

GWU eliminates at least 14 jobs due to financial instability

Chuck Thompson

Sep 14

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an outline of NC with the words "Ed. Lotto" in the middle of the grpahic.

Audit: Digital instant games surging, yet hurting Education Fund transfers

Alan Wooten

Sep 13

The Sunday Column

The Sunday Column

The Sunday Column

Chuck Thompson

Sep 13

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A resident speaks in front of the town council

Boiling Springs residents speak out against rising water rates

Chuck Thompson

Sep 12

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a cardboard box cut-out on the state of North Carolina with a delivery package in front and an orange background

FTC, North Carolina and 21 other states accuses large corporation of $20B scheme

Alan Wooten

Sep 7

Labor Day: Celebrating the people who make Cleveland County strong

Labor Day: Celebrating the people who make Cleveland County strong

Labor Day: Celebrating the people who make Cleveland County strong

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Sep 6

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