Motorcyclist in serious condition after wreck
The Gastonia man injured in a motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon remained in serious condition Wednesday morning, according to police. George Kimberly Wagstaff, 66, suffered head and pelvic injuries...
View ArticleSC deputy cried after shooting 70-year-old man
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A York County deputy who shot a 70-year-old man reaching for his cane during a traffic stop last month broke down in tears as other officers arrived. The sheriff's office release...
View ArticleToday in history: Kitty Genovese stabbed to death
Today is Thursday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2014. There are 293 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 13, 1964, bar manager Catherine "Kitty" Genovese, 28, was stabbed to...
View Article10 things to know Thursday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday: 1. SATELLITE IMAGES RAISE MORE QUESTIONS IN MALAYSIAN PLANE SEARCH: The pictures could focus...
View ArticleThe Vintage Nest finds a new spot
Jeff Lee makes his living selling hand-painted furniture. As owner of The Vintage Nest in Mount Holly, he uses chalk paint to make old dressers, tables and chairs attractive. He said customers flock...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 3/13/14
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 3/12/14 7:00 am To: 3/13/14 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? 3/13/14
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 3/12/14 7:00 am To: 3/13/14 7:00 am Print Date: 3/13/14 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 3/13/14
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: 3/11/14 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleGastonia could open up deer season in city
Gastonia may soon adopt an urban archery program that would permit bow hunting of deer within the city limits on specified dates. That doesn’t mean arrows will be flying in search of venison targets...
View ArticleInternet rumor about Fat Cats closing not true
Fat Cats Grill and Oyster Bar’s Facebook says they’re permanently closed, but oyster lovers can breathe a sigh of relief. The restaurant known for their contest winning burgers, oyster buckets and...
View ArticleMotorcyclist dies two days after wreck
A man could face charges if investigators find he was texting before a crash Monday that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. Robert Coy Johnson was injured in the collision and died Wednesday...
View ArticleSmall brush fire behind business, state under 'red flag' warning
Low humidity and high winds stirred a small brush fire in Gastonia Thursday afternoon, said Jim Landis spokesman with Gastonia Fire Department. The brush fire started behind a business at 410 W. Main...
View ArticleTweets lead to charges against teen
A teenager accused of sending out threatening and derogatory remarks about police on Twitter has been charged with cyberstalking. Marcus Daniel Sintoni, 19, 920 Hunting Ave., Lincolnton, is in Lincoln...
View ArticleHighland randomly selects incoming freshman class
Cameron June can’t wait to try out for the basketball team at Highland School of Technology. He’ll try out a couple of engineering classes, too. The 13-year-old counts himself lucky to be one of 145...
View ArticlePro-life banquet raises nearly $133,000
A pro-life fundraiser attracted 750 people to a Gastonia church on Thursday evening. Crisis Pregnancy Center’s annual banquet offered dinner and the opportunity to watch an artist paint “the Face of...
View ArticleToday in History: Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin
Today is Friday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2014. There are 292 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 14, 1964, a jury in Dallas found Jack Ruby guilty of murdering Lee Harvey...
View Article10 things to know on Friday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday: 1. SEARCH FOR MISSING PLANE TAKES ANOTHER TURN: India expands its search for the missing...
View ArticleKilah Davenport, victim of child abuse, dies at age 4
WEDDINGTON, N.C. — Kilah Davenport, the little girl who was severely beaten by her stepfather, died Thursday night, just weeks before her fifth birthday. Kilah's story has touched so many people...
View ArticleGastonia pub offering early option for Irish celebration
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to eat, drink and be merry while celebrating Irish culture. The only thing worth celebrating about the typical Monday, on the other hand, is it coming to an end. Every few...
View ArticleMan accused of exchanging porn involving children as young as 3
A Gaston County man faces eight charges related to the exchange of child pornography. Kirk Michael Dockery Jr., 32, of 115 Wandering Lane, near Bessemer City, was booked into Gaston County Jail on...
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