Band gets back together after 50 years (video link)
Members of The Knights played sock hops and parties after high school ball games. They practiced in basements and garages and drove to jobs in a ’55 Chevy. The group disbanded nearly 50 years ago. Now...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 9/21/13
Daily arrest blotter - list of arrests made by the Gastonia Police Department, Gaston County Police Department and Gaston County Sheriff's Office. Arrests that occurred from 9/18/13 at midnight to...
View ArticleWhat brought police to your neighborhood? 9/21/13
Daily crime blotter - list of police reports taken by the city of Gastonia and the Gaston County Police Departments. Cases entered from 9/20/13 at 7 a.m. to 9/21/13 at 7 a.m. City of Gastonia...
View ArticleDaily calls for service 9/21/13
Daily calls for service blotter Calls created from 9/20/13 at 7 a.m. to 9/21/13 at 7 a.m. County Fire Date Time Agency Address Call Type 9/20/13 7:35 AM CF 51 Bud Wilson Rd Veh Acc-Pi 9/20/13...
View ArticleDirt track driver injured in wreck (updated)
A race car driver was injured on Friday night when his car flipped over the track wall and landed on its wheels in the grass. Firefighters and paramedics responded to Carolina Speedway, 6335 Union...
View ArticleCouple gives up wedding gifts for foster kids
When planning their upcoming wedding, Joe Martin and Sandi Britton decided they didn’t need any crystal, dinnerware sets or gift cards. Instead, they pondered how the money for those marital presents...
View ArticleWho got arrested Friday?
The following is a daily arrest report provided by the Gaston County Sheriff, and Gastonia and Gaston County Police departments. An arrest does not imply someone is guilty of any alleged wrongdoing....
View ArticleHighland Tech senior doesn't let cerebral palsy keep her from creating art
Presley Teigue doesn’t let cerebral palsy stop her from creating and selling digital artwork. Using her Apple MacBook Pro, the 18-year-old from the Alexis community digitally manipulates photos and...
View Article'Breaking Bad,' 'Modern Family' crowned at Emmys
LOS ANGELES — "Breaking Bad," the brutal saga of an everyman's ambition turned evil, captured its first best drama Emmy Award on Sunday, while "Modern Family" won its fourth consecutive trophy for top...
View ArticleCOLUMN: It began with a few friends and hot dogs
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times… “Eh?... Somebody has already used that!” Well, OK … but now that I have your attention … The best of times were those times during the summer when...
View ArticleGramps can win you trip to LA
Hollywood’s calling outlandish grandparents with a sense of humor to promote a movie partly filmed in Gaston County. A funny photo contest, with the tagline “Aged to Imperfection,” will send the...
View ArticleNonprofit aims for super bowl commercial
A local nonprofit could get nationwide airtime if they take home the top prize in an online contest. The contest: Small Business, Big Game. The prize: a 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl. The...
View ArticleCrowds come out for Lincoln County Apple Festival
The rain didn't keep people from coming out and celebration the annual Lincoln County Apple Festival.
View ArticleToday in history - Nixon uses his dog to help refute allegations
Today is Monday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2013. There are 99 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 23, 1952, Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R-Calif., salvaged his vice-presidential...
View Article10 things to know to make you smarter Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. KENYA STRIKES AT AL-QAIDA-LINKED FIGHTERS The military launches an operation to free hostages...
View ArticleWoman says man tied her up and raped her three times
A woman told police she was tied up and raped three separate times by a man she once planned to marry. The woman also said her three young children were at home during the incident. Justin Michael...
View ArticleSun Drop plans to refresh its corner of Gastonia
A well-known Gastonia bottling and distribution company is working with the city to drop a little more sun on its neck of the woods. Choice USA Beverage has been bottling Sun Drop and other soft...
View ArticleForeclosure: Home for women behind $220,000 on land payments
Heroin befriended Pat Jackson when it took away her emotional pain. Then it stole her self-control and self-esteem, and nearly her life. She arrived at the Gastonia Potter’s House in 2005 a broken...
View ArticleSuperintendent search: What do the people want?
School safety marks the top priority for those in the community providing online feedback for the Gaston County Schools’ superintendent search. Surveys filled out by 264 people indicate their chief...
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