10 things to make you smarter Tuesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HOW SOME SENATORS ARE PREPARING FOR AN IRANIAN REVERSAL ON DEAL: A bill would ask Obama to...
View ArticleBurglary suspects may be linked to other robberies, one still on the loose
Bessemer City police made a burglary arrest Tuesday morning, and say the suspects may be involved in a series of robberies and assaults in the area. And one of the suspects remains on the loose and...
View ArticleDon't let your turkey burn you
It’s T-minus 24 hours to turkey day. And all that home cooking comes with a risk even bigger than the danger of overeating. Cooking accidents are the No. 1 cause of home fires and related injuries in...
View ArticleWhat's getting built in Gastonia
A look at construction in Gastonia through the recent issuing of building permits. CITY OF GASTONIA - INSPECTIONS DIVISION BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED 11/18/2013 through 11/22/2013 PERMIT DATE PRIMARY...
View ArticlePower outages hit two parts of Gaston
Two electric issues in Gaston County sparked outages at homes and businesses early Tuesday. Duke Energy crews were called out at 7:20 a.m. for a power outage in northwestern Gaston County. It affected...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 11/26/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 11/25/13 7:00 am To: 11/26/13 7:00 am See the ""Agency Code Legend"" at the end of this report for a list of agencies included in this report and...
View ArticleWhat brought the police to your neighborhood? 11/26/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 11/25/13 7:00 am To: 11/26/13 7:00 am Print Date: 11/26/13...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 11/26/13
Daily Arrest Blotter - List of Arrests Made by the Gastonia Police Department, Gaston County Police Department & Gaston County Sheriff's Office Arrests Which Occurred...
View ArticleDay care worker makes court appearance on child sex charges
A Stanley man facing 25 child sex charges now sits in Gaston County Jail under an $8.5 million bond. Robert Youngblood Kerby made an appearance in court Tuesday for 15 new counts of child sex crimes....
View ArticleBlack Thursday? Lines form as shopping frenzy stretches to 2 days
Stores are opening especially early this year for Black Friday, with many swinging the doors wide on Thanksgiving Day. John Chapman, of Stanley, is a longtime Black Friday shopper. You can find him...
View ArticleToday in History - the U.S. Army War College was established
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2013. There are 34 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Nov. 27, 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone (mahs-KOH’-nee) and City...
View Article10 things to know on Wednesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. STORMS THREATEN HOLIDAY TRAVEL: As millions of Americans take to the roads, bad weather...
View ArticlePolice: teller stops man trying to pass a fake check
Police say one bank teller stopped a man from passing a fake check for more than $800. According to police, Kyle David Flood, of 945 N. College St., Charlotte, went to People’s Bank in Denver on...
View ArticleHighway Patrol targeting I-40 this Thanksgiving
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Motorists using Interstate 40 will see a significant presence from the N.C. Highway Patrol during the Thanksgiving holiday. The patrol is joining its counterparts across the...
View ArticleDOT suspends road construction for holiday
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The N.C. Department of Transportation is making it easier for motorists to reach their Thanksgiving designation. A statement from the department says most construction projects...
View ArticleChurch prays for suspect accused of stealing children's collection
Police suspect a thief of breaking into a Gastonia church early Wednesday morning and stealing hot cocoa mix along with money collected for charity, including a children’s piggy bank. But the thoughts...
View ArticleCouple returning home to lead Salvation Army
Capt. Mark Hunter had a successful career at American & Efird in Mount Holly when he and his wife decided to make a life change that would take them far from their Gaston County roots but one day...
View ArticleRamsey gets Lifetime Achievement Award from company
Jeff Ramsey, a sales engineer for Spraying Systems Co. in Chicago, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at its national sales meeting in Chicago. He was recognized for this award for being one of...
View ArticleGazette kicks off annual Empty Stocking Fund
Today The Gazette kicks off the annual Empty Stocking Fund. The newspaper’s annual campaign raises money for the Salvation Army to help those in need during this merriest time of year. The campaign...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 11/27/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 11/26/13 7:00 am To: 11/27/13 7:00 am See the ""Agency Code Legend"" at the end of this report for a list of agencies included in this report and...
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