Photos from Stanley Christmas Parade
Photographer Bill Ward shares his photos from Stanley's Christmas Parade, which took place Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013.
View ArticleMurder suspect already convicted in another person's death
A Dallas man is facing a murder charge after police say he gave a woman drugs that caused her death. Timothy Boyd Gibson, of 113 Outback Lane, Dallas is charged with second-degree murder in the death...
View ArticleAboard the USS Harry S. Truman: Enjoy Christmas, Officer Vassey has us covered
Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas A. Vassey enlisted in the Navy more than a decade ago. He’s traveled the world and moved three times, but Vassey still values growing up in Stanley. The officer won’t...
View ArticleStudents harvest and prepare vegetables at school garden
Rankin Elementary is one of a dozen elementary schools in Gaston County participating in Gaston County Cooperative Extension’s 15-week gardening and nutrition program, Harvesting Healthy Youth. Each...
View ArticleSheriff: Colo. school shooter wounds 1, kills self
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A suburban Denver student shot at least one other student at a high school Friday before he apparently killed himself, authorities said. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson...
View ArticleTown has its own take on Christmas lights and music (video)
In downtown Kings Mountain, more than 40,000 lights of all colors dance to the beat of holiday songs. The light show is on display nightly along Railroad Avenue between Mountain and Gold streets....
View ArticleEmpty Stocking: Friday the 13th lucky for Christmas fund
When it comes to The Gazette Empty Stocking Fund, there was nothing unlucky about Friday the 13th. Hope came in all sizes on Friday — from a group that calls itself the Hillcrest Lunch Bunch to a Boy...
View ArticleChristmastown gets in the spirit
Christmastown USA’s oldest tradition originated with a trip to England. The annual McAdenville Yule Log Parade and Ceremony began in 1950 after the late Mr. and Mrs. William James Pharr returned home...
View ArticleWater companny that serves rural Gaston wants 19.5 percent rate hike
A company that provides water and sewer service to thousands of rural Gaston County residents wants to raise its rates for the third time in five years. Aqua North Carolina, the state’s largest...
View ArticleAboard the USS Harry S. Truman: Enjoy Christmas, Vassey has us covered
Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas A. Vassey enlisted in the Navy more than a decade ago. He’s traveled the world and moved three times, but Vassey still values growing up in Stanley. The officer won’t...
View ArticleAboard the USS Harry S. Truman: Enjoy Christmas, Vassey has us covered
Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas A. Vassey enlisted in the Navy more than a decade ago. He’s traveled the world and moved three times, but Vassey still values growing up in Stanley. The officer won’t...
View ArticleOperation Christmas Pet improving animals' lives at Shelter
Libby McLaurin went to Gaston County Animal Control to get her cat a rabies shot. She left with a calling. The Gastonia woman has been volunteering with the animal shelter for two years and she’s...
View ArticleLocal company makes many products we use every day
From CT scanners to car seats and BMW fenders to John Deere hoods, many of the objects we encounter every day are made by a company based in Belmont. Wilbert Plastic Services moved its headquarters to...
View ArticleWith Pope Francis, Time got it just right
In choosing Pope Francis as its Person of the Year, Time magazine dared to commit an almost unthinkable act in modern-day journalism. It chose to celebrate hope — and civility. A key phrase in its...
View ArticleCounty still trying to unload old vehicles on willing buyers
The surplus vehicles Gaston County auctions each fall resemble tired nags, rather than steeds full of horsepower. But the annual sale always brings out buyers interested in finding a diamond amid the...
View ArticleToday in history - George Washington dies
Today's Saturday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2013. There are 17 days left in the year. Today's highlight in history: On Dec. 14, 1799, the first president of the United States, George Washington, died...
View ArticleNew businesses getting a start
These new corporations registered with the N.C. Secretary of State this week: BEW LLC, Wilson, Brad Elliott, 427 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia Creative Dreamscapes Inc., Huneycutt, Donna, 469 River Park...
View ArticleDoctor takes new role with CaroMont Medical Group
CaroMont Health welcomes Steven K. Gudeman, MD, to the staff of physicians that make up CaroMont Medical Group. Gudeman will practice at CaroMont Neurosurgery. Gudeman is no stranger to CaroMont...
View ArticleThe way you pay taxes changes soon
The way you pay taxes in North Carolina will change substantially after Dec. 31. So financial experts advise planning now to be ready for what’s coming. Gov. Pat McCrory signed the changes into law...
View ArticleLocal business owner dies
When Bill Bingham made a commitment, he stuck with it. The Gastonia native joined the Marine Corps and held strong through the Korean War. He exchanged marriage vows, and it was for life. And when he...
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