Man accused of stealing liquor, cutting ABC employee
Police allege a 57-year-old man stole liquor from an ABC store and cut the employee on his neck. James Johnson, of 685 Newcastle Road, Gastonia, was charged with assault inflicting serious injury and...
View ArticleChurch BBQ-related illness reports triple
Reported salmonella cases connected to a recent local church barbecue fundraiser have tripled, according to health officials. At least 28 people have reported getting sick after eating at the Sandy...
View ArticleTechnology giving new look to 'Wizard of Oz'
Sandi Weaver remembers waiting with anticipation for the movie to start. Once a year “The Wizard of Oz” would play on TV. Now an adult, Weaver recently saw her son have that same excitement as he...
View Article3-D printing opening up new worlds
3-D printing has been around since 1984, but the technology is now drawing consumers’ attention for its uses beyond manufacturing. Click HERE for video What is it? 3-D printing is just what the name...
View ArticleGaston Schools make technology investment
Move over bulky desktops. There’s a new device in the classroom that’s slim, sleek and boasts impressive technology. Apple iPads and other tablets are hard at work in local schools. More than 1,000 of...
View Article75-year-old homeowner complains of home being egged, toilet papered
A home on Jordanview Lane in Gastonia was vandalized Wednesday night sometime between midnight and 8 a.m. Thursday. The 75-year-old homeowner reported to police that someone had egged his garage door...
View ArticlePurse stolen while woman was inside gas station
A woman claims she had her purse stolen while she was inside a Gastonia gas station. The woman was at the Citgo at 1617 N. Chester St., Gastonia when she left her purse in the passenger seat while she...
View ArticleWho's looking for bedbugs at extended stay motels? Answer might surprise you
A local couple’s claim of bedbugs at a Belmont motel brought city officials to investigate. A code enforcement officer didn’t find any creepy crawlers. But the allegations showed city leaders there’s...
View ArticleFather accused of manslaughter goes before judge
A father charged in the deaths of his daughter and her cousin faced a judge for the first time Friday. Jordan Arwood, 31, stood by himself in court, his hands visibly shaking at times. He said he will...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 9/20/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 9/19/13 7:00 am To: 9/20/13 7:00 am See the ""Agency Code Legend"" at the end of this report for a list of agencies included in this report and the...
View ArticleWhat brought the police to your neighborhood? 9/20/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 9/19/13 7:00 am To: 9/20/13 7:00 am Print Date: 9/20/13 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 9/20/13
Daily Arrest Blotter - List of Arrests Made by the Gastonia Police Department, Gaston County Police Department & Gaston County Sheriff's Office Arrests Which Occurred From: 9/18/13 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleWhen the recession hit, car salesman turned to belts
A crocodile leather belt his father wore for special occasions always caught Jay Green’s eye. His schoolteacher father didn’t wear the belt every day. He wore it to church, to funerals and to...
View ArticleToday in History - Hurricane Hugo hits Charleston
Today is Saturday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2013. There are 101 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 21, 1912, magician Harry Houdini first publicly performed his so-called...
View ArticleMore than 70 reported sick after church fundraiser
More than 70 people have now reported illnesses linked to a recent local church barbecue fundraiser, according to health officials. But Cleveland County Health Department officials say they believe...
View ArticleNew businesses getting a start
The following are new corporations filed with the N.C. Secretary of State for Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln counties. If you have any questions about this information, call Amanda Memrick at...
View ArticleMarshall and Jeanne Rauch served community, country
Marshall A. Rauch and his late wife, Jeanne G. Rauch, were awarded the Sims Award from The Community Foundation of Gaston County on Thursday. The foundation hosted its 24th Annual Allen H. Sims Dinner...
View ArticleCounty to schools: Spend windfall on technology, stadium upgrades
Gaston County commissioners are considering putting almost $1.2 million from a recent land sale toward school technology and repairs, as well as work on other public property. By law, commissioners...
View Article5 ways to make your personal brand stand out
Brands try to capture our attention on a daily basis. There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t hear something new about monoliths like Google, Apple, Wal-Mart, Microsoft or Amazon. Even small and...
View ArticleNew car? Emissions test could be thing of the past
More owners of new vehicles could soon see a less expensive inspection bill. But federal authorities must first be convinced that lifting the requirement won’t harm the state’s air quality. Vehicle...
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