Fire destroys home, including family Christmas presents
A family of six doesn’t know where they’ll spend Christmas after a fire destroyed their Lowell home Saturday morning. Karla McCullough, her mother, Cynthia Mical, her husband, Drew McCullough and...
View ArticleMill gets new life as entertainment venue
The windows have been replaced. The floors have been polished and The Laboratory Mill is open for business. Once the site of a laboratory that manufactured drugs for Confederate troops, the building...
View ArticleDonating has become annual tradition
It shouldn’t have come as a surprise that Nancy Langevin could name all 18 people in the photo she brought with her when she dropped off the annual contribution from the BBB Canasta Club. After all,...
View ArticleToday in History - Martin Luther burned the papal edict demanding he recant
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2013. There are 21 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 10, 1520, Martin Luther publicly burned the papal edict demanding that he...
View ArticleQuotes from leaders, family at Mandela memorial
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — World leaders, family, friends and thousands of mourners who queued for hours to secure a seat in Johannesburg's FNB stadium paid tribute to South Africa's anti-apartheid icon...
View Article10 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. A CEREMONY TO HONOR MANDELA: Amid cold, driving rain world leaders and South Africans gather...
View ArticleAfter 30 years of helping keep city safe, Duncan now retired
Almost 30 years on the job and 18 different positions, Gastonia Police Capt. Steve Duncan has left an impression on many. And many of those shared their stories at a retirement party in his honor...
View ArticleDallas' first female black alderman ready to start work
Dallas voters in November made Stacey Malker-Duff the first black woman to hold elected office in Dallas. She sat down Tuesday a few hours before she planned to take her oath of office to discuss what...
View ArticleSpecial days not enough to save small business
A gift and specialty shop will close its doors later this month after fours years of business in downtown Mount Holly. Jennifer Jordan, owner of Sweet Peas Unique Gifts on South Main Street, says a...
View ArticleNo-cost wedding could help couple tie the knot
Troy White and Crystal Adkins can’t wait to walk down the aisle for free. The Gastonia couple has been together 15 years. They’ve planned two weddings over the past couple of years but had to cancel...
View ArticlePolice: Thieves set fire to home to cover up crime (video)
Police say that thieves stole from a Lincolnton house then set it on fire to cover up the crime. The Thompson family was away at a cheerleading competition when they got the call. Their house was on...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 12/10/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 12/9/13 7:00 am To: 12/10/13 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? 12/10/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 12/9/13 7:00 am To: 12/10/13 7:00 am Print Date: 12/10/13...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 12/10/13
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 ArticleHow to help local family after home destroyed from fire
Want to help a Lowell family that lost almost everything in an electrical fire Saturday morning? Now you can. Anyone who wants to help the family can send monetary donations, gift cards or other...
View ArticleTeen home alone, man climbs in window
A 16-year-old girl was home alone Tuesday morning when a man climbed into her house through a bedroom window, police said. Quick action from the teen got police there in time to catch the suspect....
View ArticleBilly Graham's family asking for prayers
The Rev. Billy Graham's son gave an update on his father's health Tuesday afternoon. Franklin Graham told Gazette news partner WSOC-TV on Friday that his father is weak, and now he is asking for...
View ArticleGaston sees more teachers leaving classrooms
Gaston County Schools and other systems along the state line are losing teachers to South Carolina, said Superintendent Reeves McGlohon. He said higher pay and better job security are attractive to...
View ArticleToday in History - Bettie Page died in Los Angeles at age 85
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2013. There are 20 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 11, 1972, Apollo 17's lunar module landed on the moon with astronauts...
View Article10 things to know that will make you smarter Wednesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. GRIDLOCK EASES ON CAPITOL HILL: A budget deal is reached that would avert about $63 billion...
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