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Cleveland County receives national recognition for excellence in financial reporting

Cleveland County receives national recognition for excellence in financial reporting

Cleveland County receives national recognition for excellence in financial reporting

Chuck Thompson

Nov 3, 2025

From The Center Square

From The Center Square

Analysis: Dip in state rainy day funds far from crippling

Alan Wooten

Nov 2, 2025

Cribb's new book now out

Cribb's new book now out

Author Christine Cribb talks about her new book 'Attract Don't Recruit'

Chuck Thompson

Nov 2, 2025

The Sunday Column

The Sunday Column

Time giveth and time taketh away - mostly an hour of sleep

Chuck Thompson

Nov 2, 2025

Bond sale generates $10.75M savings for NC taxpayers

Bond sale generates $10.75M savings for NC taxpayers

Bond sale generates $10.75M savings for NC taxpayers

Alan Wooten

Oct 30, 2025

police lights

police lights

Alleged illegal gambling operation leads to search warrant

Staff Reports

Oct 30, 2025

Justin Davis

Justin Davis

Facing the voters: Justin Davis, candidate for Boiling Springs Town Council

Chuck Thompson

Oct 30, 2025

Thomas speaks on solidarity, care for Boiling Springs; warns against partisanship in farewell address

Thomas speaks on solidarity, care for Boiling Springs; warns against partisanship in farewell address

Thomas speaks on solidarity, care for Boiling Springs; warns against partisanship in farewell address

Chuck Thompson

Oct 29, 2025

McDowell

McDowell

Shelby man arrested for attempted First Degree Murder

WCAB News

Oct 29, 2025

Boiling Springs welcomes new Police Chief Brian DiYorio

Boiling Springs welcomes new Police Chief Brian DiYorio

Boiling Springs welcomes new Police Chief Brian DiYorio

Chuck Thompson

Oct 29, 2025

USDA Temporarily Pauses November SNAP Benefits
Due to Federal Government Shutdown

USDA Temporarily Pauses November SNAP Benefits
Due to Federal Government Shutdown

USDA Temporarily Pauses November SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Government Shutdown

Staff Reports

Oct 28, 2025

Kings Mountain Town Talk

Kings Mountain Town Talk

'Let's give 'em something to talk about'

Chuck Thompson

Oct 28, 2025

Boy Scouts put out the church fires in Casar

Boy Scouts put out the church fires in Casar

U.S. Rep. Moore praises Boy Scouts for putting out Casar church fire in weekly update

Chuck Thompson

Oct 26, 2025

The corporate hostile takeover, organized by a parking lot attendant

The corporate hostile takeover, organized by a parking lot attendant

The corporate hostile takeover, organized by a parking lot attendant

Chuck Thompson

Oct 26, 2025

Paws for Laws fundraiser photo

Paws for Laws fundraiser photo

First Paws for Laws ride a success for K-9s

Chuck Thompson

Oct 25, 2025

After-Action Report Finds Critical Gaps in North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene Response

After-Action Report Finds Critical Gaps in North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene Response

After-Action Report Finds Critical Gaps in North Carolina’s Hurricane Helene Response

WCAB News

Oct 25, 2025

Arrest made in connection to church arsons in Casar

Staff Reports

Oct 24, 2025

NC State Capital

NC State Capital

No votes imminent, possibly rest of year, on state budget

Alan Wooten

Oct 24, 2025

Casar Halloween Bash poster

Casar Halloween Bash poster

Casar Halloween Bash this Saturday

Staff Reports

Oct 24, 2025

Kelly Hastings

Kelly Hastings

Hastings recognized by NCSA

Chuck Thompson

Oct 23, 2025

Guest opinion

Guest opinion

Kings Mountain: Working together to help our hometown grow

Letter to the Editor

Oct 22, 2025

CCS Board meeting October 21, 2025

CCS Board meeting October 21, 2025

Board votes to move forward with sale of Marion Elementary

Chuck Thompson

Oct 22, 2025

Shelby City Council Oct. 2025

Shelby City Council Oct. 2025

Our Stories Project presents update on neglected Shiloh Church graveyard

Chuck Thompson

Oct 21, 2025

Agenda: Commissioners to hold regular scheduled public meeting Tuesday

Agenda: Commissioners to hold regular scheduled public meeting Tuesday

Agenda: Commissioners to hold regular scheduled public meeting Tuesday

Chuck Thompson

Oct 20, 2025

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