Beat the drum for kindness
Anyone can join the drum circle with students from Pleasant Ridge Elementary in Gastonia. To celebrate friendship, the school is partnering with First United Methodist Church for a “Drumming for...
View ArticleGaston County Schools closed on Wednesday
Gaston County Schools will be closed for students Wednesday due to inclement weather. Wednesday will be an optional work day for teachers.
View ArticleToday in history - Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth put in baseball Hall of Fame
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2014. There are 336 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 29, 1964, Stanley Kubrick's nuclear war satire "Dr. Strangelove Or: How...
View Article10 things to know Wednesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. UKRAINE PARLIAMENT TO VOTE ON AMNESTY FOR ARRESTED PROTESTERS: A yes vote is unlikely to...
View ArticlePolice say speeder doing 105 mph in 55-mph zone
A man was arrested Monday after police found him driving 105 mph in a 55 mph zone in Kings Mountain city limits, according to a Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office report. Joshua David Lerner, 25, of...
View ArticleTonight's 180 Weekend kickoff service canceled; event starts Friday
The 180 Weekend kickoff worship service tonight has been canceled. Group worship services at set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and an additional service has been added at 10:30am on Saturday...
View ArticleFormer Clover lawmaker remembered for tenure in House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Rep. Herb Kirsh, the longest-serving House member when he left office in 2010, has died. He was 84. M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home in Clover confirms...
View ArticleFamily escapes fire, but two dogs perish
Four people escaped harm Wednesday morning when the house they were sleeping in caught fire. It was just after 6 a.m. Wednesday when a man passing by the Denver home noticed smoke. “He saw that...
View ArticleSchools give make-up day for snow day
Parents of elementary school children were given an hour’s notice Tuesday that students would be sent home early. Gaston County Schools announced the early release at 11:30 a.m., after Lincoln and...
View ArticleIn wake of snow, find out when your garbage will be picked up
Tuesday night’s snowfall has postponed trash and recycling collection schedules across Gaston County. Here’s a rundown of how several cities are adapting: Gastonia Garbage and recycling pickups were...
View ArticleAutopsy: Child died from head trauma, other injuries present
Autopsy results show 3-month-old Addison Rose Waller, who died in August, was killed by blunt force head trauma. Her baby sitter and mother’s boyfriend, Jason Moore, 30, of Sanford, was charged with...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 1/29/14
Daily arrest blotter - list of arrests made by the Gastonia Police Department, Gaston County Police Department and Gaston County Sheriff's Office. Arrests that occurred from 1/26/14 at midnight to...
View ArticleDaily calls for service 1/29/14
Daily calls for service blotter Calls created from 1/28/14 at 7 a.m. to 1/29/14 at 7 a.m. County Fire Date Time Agency Address Call Type 1/28/14 9:45 AM CF 34 Nassau Plz Medical Call 1/28/14...
View ArticleWhat brought police to your neighborhood? 1/29/14
Daily crime blotter - list of police reports taken by the city of Gastonia and the Gaston County Police Departments. Cases entered from 1/28/14 at 7 a.m. to 1/29/14 at 7 a.m. City of Gastonia Police...
View ArticleGaston County Schools closed Thursday
Gaston County Schools will be closed Thursday due to inclement weather.
View ArticleToday in history: 'Lone Ranger' radio program debuts
Today is Thursday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2014. There are 335 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 30, 1964, the United States launched Ranger 6, an unmanned spacecraft...
View Article10 things to know Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. U.S. EXPECTED TO SHOW SOLID GROWTH FOR LAST THREE MONTHS OF 2013: Economists forecast annual...
View ArticlePolice chase men on four-wheelers
Two men driving four-wheelers led an officer on a chase through the icy roads of Shelby early Wednesday, according to police. One driver was caught and charged, while the other escaped, Shelby Police...
View Article5-month-old baby recovering after being ejected from car
A 5-month old baby was recovering Wednesday night after being thrown from a car during a crash on the icy roads in Shelby. Police said the car the child was in spun out of control on South Dekalb...
View ArticleDave Ramsey: How to deal with debt collectors
Dear Dave, I’ve heard you say to never give collectors access to your checking account. Does that include payments with a debit card too? - Susan Dear Susan, Absolutely! If you’re doing something like...
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