Footprints in snow lead police to robbery suspect
While some people made angels in the snow Tuesday night, one man reportedly left clues for police. Gastonia police received calls Wednesday morning from Westbrook Circle residents. Four people...
View ArticleColumn: A modern-day Grimm tale
For the life of me, I can’t think of a single woman who would respond to a reporter’s question by ridiculing his masculinity and then threatening to throw him over a balcony. Honestly, what is it...
View ArticleDuke Energy's solar plan may mean less money in customer's pockets
Duke Energy wants to pay less for the power it buys from owners of rooftop solar panels. The company is in talks with state regulators about lowering rates for that electricity. Owners of rooftop...
View ArticleCelebrity helps brighten girl's day even at hospital
The Cupp family does a lot of traveling though it’s not for adventure. At age 1, Raegan Cupp was diagnosed with a severe form of arthritis that attacks her joints and organs. Her medical issues...
View ArticleCurious about the Jewish faith? Program may help
The doors to Temple Emanuel will open to the community in February for A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious? The purpose of the three evening classes will be to educate anyone interested in the Jewish...
View ArticleGaston, Lincoln announce make-up days, including Saturday school
Students who attend Lincoln County Schools have classes Saturday. The weekend schedule was announced Thursday and will serve as a make-up day for one of this week’s snow days. Breakfast and lunch will...
View ArticleChamber honors Penegar for helping save historical properties
A champion of preserving local historic properties will receive recognition from the Gaston Regional Chamber. Lucy Rawlings Penegar, of Gastonia, is set to be honored with the Athena Award, presented...
View ArticleChamber honors Warren for contributions to business, community
Firsthand experience in virtually all textile manufacturing jobs helped Donald Warren relate to his employees. He said meager beginnings making 50 cents an hour at a mill in Alabama six decades ago...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 1.30.14
Daily Arrest Blotter - list of arrests made by Gastonia, Gaston County police departments, Sheriff’s Office. Arrests that occurred from midnight 1/18/14 to 11:59 p.m. on 1/19/14. Arrestee Age Home...
View ArticleGaston County Schools on delay Friday
Gaston County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Friday, according to school officials.
View ArticleCaroMont decides to arm some security officers at hospital
A dozen security officers are now carrying handguns at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Three out of seven officers are armed during each 12-hour shift. The guns are not concealed and are carried in...
View ArticlePolice say man's wallet stolen from store counter
A man who left his wallet on a Shelby convenience store counter reported it stolen last weekend, along with $45 in cash, a debit card, driver’s license, birth certificate and a Gaston County library...
View ArticleMother killed in house fire
A community is mourning the loss of a friend and family member who died in a house fire in the Polkville area. Fire officials confirmed Thursday that Sharon Renee Branch, 36, died after the duplex she...
View ArticleCommunity supports girl critically injured in crash
A 5-year-old girl remains hospitalized in critical condition after a wreck earlier this week, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol. Now, members of a Cleveland County community and the girl’s hometown...
View Article20-year-old plans to run for N.C. House
A 20-year-old Shelby resident announced this week he plans to run for a state House seat to represent part of Cleveland County. Nick Carpenter, Cleveland County Democratic Party chairman, said he...
View ArticlePolice charge man after he gets struck by train (video)
A man hit by a train in Gastonia Thursday night is recovering from his injuries, but is also facing charges. Gastonia Police have charged Anthony Gerome Sanders, 50, of 408 N. Pryor St., Gastonia,...
View ArticleTwo injured in early morning house fire (video)
A Mount Holly couple was rushed to the hospital early Friday morning after a fire burned down their home. Fire officials say the couple suffered from smoke inhalation but are expected to recover....
View ArticleToday in history: Robert E. Lee named general of Confederate armies
Today is Friday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2014. There are 334 days left in the year. This is the Chinese New Year of the Horse. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 31, 1944, during World War II,...
View Article10 things to know Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. AP EXCLUSIVE: NAVY YARD GUNMAN LIED CONVINCINGLY TO DOCTORS: Veterans Affairs evaluators...
View ArticlePolice seek public's help in car vandalism cases
Two vehicles in northwest Gaston County were vandalized last weekend. Gaston County Police say someone damaged a green 1992 Honda Civic, that had broken down and was on the side of the highway, and a...
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