10 things to make you smarter Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. IRAN BEGINS LANDMARK NUCLEAR DEAL: The U.N. nuclear agency confirms that Tehran has halted...
View ArticleGaston pushing for widening of I-85
Commuters know the stretch of I-85 at mile marker 26 as the “Belmont squeeze,” where traffic often bottlenecks as lanes lessen from four to three as drivers pass through Charlotte into Gaston County....
View ArticleGaston man, 81, missing after failing to return home after church
Police, friends and family are looking for a Gaston man whose family says he might have gotten lost on his way home. A silver alert was issued for Elmer “Gene” Norman, 81, after he didn’t make it back...
View ArticleYour home could soon be like Jetsons'
For decades, futurists have been predicting the era of the “smart” home, where you don’t need to be home to lock your doors, dim your lights or adjust your thermostats. But except for the homes of the...
View ArticleState wants your opinion on future transportation projects
Want to chime in on which local transportation upgrade should be given top consideration? The N.C. Department of Transportation says it’s ready to listen. The state is gearing up for a whole new era...
View ArticleWhat brought the police to your neighborhood? 1/20/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 1/19/14 7:00 am To: 1/20/14 7:00 am Print Date: 1/20/14 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 1/20/13
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: 1/18/14 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleFamily loses pets, home to fire
A family lost two pets and their belongings in a house fire Monday. The Bessemer City Fire Department got the call around 12:15 p.m. Firefighters responded to 120 E. Ohio Ave. to find the home on...
View ArticlePig virus may lead to higher cost for barbecue
A virus killing young pigs could drive up the price of pork barbecue. Pigs in 22 states, including North Carolina and Tennessee, have tested positive for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PED. It...
View ArticlePhotos from Martin Luther King Unity Awards program
Photos from the Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Awards on Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.
View Article1 way to get your tax refund back faster
Already have your W-2? Ready to get your taxes out of the way? Some might argue you can feel free to set it aside. Last fall’s federal government shutdown means the IRS will begin processing 2013 tax...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 1/20/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 1/19/14 7:00 am To: 1/20/14 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 ArticleToday in history: Carter pardons most Vietnam War draft evaders
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2014. There are 344 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 21, 1954, the first atomic submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched at...
View Article10 things you need to know Tuesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. RUSSIA, IRAN CRITICIZE TEHRAN SNUB FOR SYRIA TALKS: Both countries criticize the U.N. chief's...
View ArticleWinter weather expected for NC mountains
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More winter weather is headed to North Carolina. Only the southeastern part of the state is expected to escape snow Tuesday night and early Wednesday. The National Weather Service...
View ArticleGazette helps answer your community questions
The Gazette launches a new feature this week. Each week we will take questions from our readers in the community and then go out to find the answers. The questions can be as simple as “How do I get a...
View ArticleRestaurant changes name after changing menu
A local fish camp is dropping its famous name in favor of serving more than just seafood. Lineberger’s Fish Camp on Union Road in Gastonia will now be called Mr. T’s Place, named after co-owner Titus...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 1/21/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 1/20/14 7:00 am To: 1/21/14 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? 1/21/14
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 1/20/14 7:00 am To: 1/21/14 7:00 am Print Date: 1/21/14 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 1/21/14
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: 1/19/14 12:00 am To:...
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