Churches give to Empty Stocking Fund
When it comes to The Gazette Empty Stocking Fund, churches practice what they preach. Congregations big and small are among the driving forces of the annual campaign, which raises money for the...
View Article21st meth lab busted in Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has busted its suspected 21st meth lab this year. Police found the meth lab on Doyle Beam Memorial Road, Vale on Monday at 5:20 p.m. One man, Carl Ray Davenport,...
View ArticleMore charges for men suspected in string of robberies
Police are wrapping up their investigation into two men charged with robbing several homes and businesses. Nine additional charges were brought against Donnovan Jerome Huskey Jr., 20, of Heather...
View ArticleWhat's getting built in Gastonia?
CITY OF GASTONIA - INSPECTIONS DIVISION BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED 11/25/2013 through 11/29/2013 PERMIT DATE PRIMARY CONTACT ADDRESS CONSTRUCTION COST DESCRIPTION OF WORK CENSUS TRACT PARCEL 57618...
View ArticleMan quotes Scripture as he admits to child sex crimes
A 51-year-old man will spend at least a decade in jail for sexually molesting an elementary school-age girl. David Glenn Scott accepted a plea deal Wednesday in Gaston County Superior Court and was...
View ArticleFamily friend convicted of sexually molesting daughter
A 39-year-old man who convinced a 12-year-old girl that they were in a relationship will now spend at least 17 years in prison. Vincent Dwayne Allegar was convicted of first-degree rape of a child and...
View ArticleMissing woman found dead inside apartment
A Gastonia woman missing for more than a month was found dead Tuesday night in her apartment. Police say no foul play is suspected in the death of 53-year-old Lauri Bernick. However, the family is...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 12/4/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 12/3/13 7:00 am To: 12/4/13 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? 12/4/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 12/3/13 7:00 am To: 12/4/13 7:00 am Print Date: 12/4/13 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 12/4/13
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 ArticleBurlington taps Gastonia architects to build fire station
BURLINGTON - A Gastonia-based firm will be handling the architectural and engineering services of Burlington’s sixth fire station, set to be built on 2.21 acres along Bonnar Bridge Parkway near...
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Plane crashes near NC/SC line
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office and federal investigators have taken over the investigation of a plane crash that was found to have occurred in South Carolina Tuesday evening. Emergency and...
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Earl Scruggs Center close to opening
SHELBY -- It's been a project nearly a decade in the making. Destination Cleveland County, the organization that started the Don Gibson Theatre, has been researching, fundraising and working to make...
View ArticleMom helps deliver daughter's baby with help from 911 operator
Jessica Byrd knew delivering her little girl would be a day to remember, but never did she think it would be because of where she would deliver. With the help of a Gaston County 911 operator and...
View ArticleToday in History - National Prohibition came to an end
Today is Thursday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2013. There are 26 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 5, 1933, national Prohibition came to an end as Utah became the 36th state...
View ArticlePolice fire gunshot, officer injured in arrest of kidnapping suspect
A Gastonia police officer fired a gunshot Wednesday at a kidnapping suspect in a reported stolen vehicle. The suspect rammed a police cruiser and then attempted to run down a second officer, according...
View Article10 things to make you smarter Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. NORTHERN PLAINS FACE ARCTIC BLAST: A cold snap is causing the mercury to drop to sub-zero...
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Local barn to be part of national TV commercial
What do Hillshire Farm and Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard and Winery have in common? A picturesque red barn. Baker's mule barn is featured in a commercial for Hillshire Farm that is airing nationally....
View ArticleWoman found deceased in car after wreck, police seek answers
A 31-year-old Bessemer City woman was found dead inside her car down an embankment Wednesday night. Police believe Jennifer Hames Huffman might have been there anytime from a couple of days to a week....
View ArticleShop Local: Gift cards at 30 percent discount available starting Friday
Shoppers can now save 30 percent with a number of area merchants and services as part of The Gazette’s Shop Local gift card promotion. In its first year, the promotion offers gift cards to more than a...
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