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Cleveland County author publishes historical fiction murder / mystery novel
Staff Reports | The Shelby Independent, press release The Spy and the lady of the Night by J. Charles Thompson (kindle edition book cover) click or tap on the photo to go directly to the link SHELBY / WILMINGTON, N.C . – A murder, a mysterious woman, a young private detective back from the Pacific Front, a newspaper reporter with a strong southern drawl – What do all these characters have in common? They’re part of a new novel written by J. Charles Thompson, set in 1944 W
Chuck Thompson
Dec 27, 2025


OPINION / HUMOR – Silent 'G' and silent 'K' can kiss my gkbutt
English ain't easy, but I prefer it, mostly because I speak it OPINION / HUMOR – At one point in my life (maybe almost 20 years ago) I...
Chuck Thompson
Oct 12, 2025


The cross-over episode: The Independent interviews Cleveland County News
Journalism's new era of online news faces off across the lunch table at Pleasant Mart Cleveland County News' Facebook page. Editor's note:...
Chuck Thompson
Sep 24, 2025


Editorial: Why the eagle is on the logo
While I was in South Dakota, I learned a lot I didn’t know about the eagle. Mostly what it represented to the Lakota people, one steeped in history, bravery and wisdom.
Chuck Thompson
Sep 2, 2025


Mondays happen, we can’t stop ’em
Mondays remind me of The Gremlins
Chuck Thompson
Aug 24, 2025


News tips? Events? Press release? Send it
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Chuck Thompson
Aug 22, 2025


A wrinkle in the season; what do we call this time in our lives?
If it’s not summer, and definitely not the cool feel of Fall, then, what is this abysmal period of discombobulating season called?
Chuck Thompson
Aug 16, 2025


Apple bottom jeans
OPINION — Wash those apples carefully…
Chuck Thompson
Jul 13, 2025
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