What brought police to your neighborhood 12/22/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments...
View ArticleMcAdenville lights back on, after going dark Saturday night
McAdenville’s Christmas lights were back on Sunday night, less than 24 hours after a traffic wreck left the famed and beloved display in the dark. The single-vehicle collision that occurred about 8:50...
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BETA SIGMA PHI CHAPTER HAS BUSY DECEMBER Preceptor Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its December meeting at the home of Beverly Nichols. Members brought an appetizer, and there were many...
View ArticleTrooper says driver fell asleep at wheel, drove into mobile home
A man fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a mobile home Sunday morning west of Shelby, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol. The crash, which happened about at 10:20 a.m. on Washburn Switch...
View ArticleMaking holiday magic
Give Gail Little a tree and some time, and she can make holiday magic. Little is one half of a duo that’s been dubbed The Little Women. She and her cousin (through marriage) Doris Little have gained a...
View ArticleBILL'S WORLD: Walking down memory lane with Russell Duren
I asked Russell Duren how long he had been in business on South Street. It took him a spell. “I think it was about 1950. I had a lemonade stand,” he finally said. His impish grin indicated he was...
View Article10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday: 1. CRAZY QUILT OF WEATHER ACROSS THE NATION On the first full day of winter, the U.S. sees a...
View ArticleTODAY IN HISTORY: The Federal Reserve System was created
Today is Monday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2013. There are eight days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 23, 1913, the Federal Reserve System was created as President Woodrow...
View ArticleWinner declared in Christmas lights contest
The Doug Brown family of Gastonia is the winner of the online Christmas lights contest sponsored by The Gazette and The Star. The Brown home at 4425 Old Forge Drive received the highest number of...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 12/23/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 12/22/13 7:00 am To: 12/23/13 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? 12/23/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 12/22/13 7:00 am To: 12/23/13 7:00 am Print Date: 12/23/13...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 12/23/13
Daily Arrest Blotter - List of Arrests Made by the Gastonia Police Department, Gaston County Police Department & Gaston County Sheriff's Office Arrests Which Occurred From: 12/21/13 12:00 am To:...
View ArticlePolice look for suspect after Lincoln Co. Cookout robbed
Police are looking for the man responsible for robbing a Cookout in eastern Lincoln County. The armed robbery happened shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday at the Cookout at 7519 Highway 73, Denver. According...
View ArticlePacking in pink: Gun gifts are plentiful for women this holiday
On the wish list for lots of women this year: guns or gun accessories. “Popularity with women has been growing steadily for about five to 10 years now,” said Dean White, manager at Shooter’s Express...
View ArticleCramerton dodges major flooding after heavy rainfall
Nerves in Cramerton were on edge Monday morning when the South Fork of the Catawba River began lapping over its banks. But residents relaxed once it became clear the water wouldn’t swell to the level...
View ArticleLast minute shopper? See what stores are open
The official Christmas shopping season started earlier in the day than ever before this year. Stores opened before the turkey was in the oven, with Thanksgiving Day sales to make bargain hunters set...
View ArticleToday in History - The War of 1812 ended
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2013. There are seven days left in the year. This is Christmas Eve. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 24, 1913, 73 people, most of them children, died...
View ArticleChristmas Eve wreck leaves one trapped inside truck
A wreck on Christmas Eve morning left one person trapped in the vehicle. Both occupants were taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries. According to Gastonia Fire Department, the wreck...
View ArticlePolice: Two men steal copper from Lincoln business
A Lenoir man and a Hickory man are both charged in stealing copper from a Lincoln County business. One of the men is the owner of a mechanic shop in Granite Falls. According to the Lincoln County...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 12/24/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 12/23/13 7:00 am To: 12/24/13 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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