Chance of snow can mean dough for some businesses
The threat of wintry weather helps and hurts local businesses, depending on their clientele and reputation for remaining open during inclement weather. A couple of winter storms moved through Gaston...
View ArticleAbbey beer is back
Still praying for a taste of the beer that got a thumbs-up from the monks of Belmont Abbey? Freeman’s Pub in downtown Gastonia is tapping a keg of the pale ale Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The Belmont...
View ArticleGroup singing for Valentines
Photos from Valentine's singing of The Gaston Chordweavers to lucky couples and ladies.
View ArticleMan accused of raping teen, participating in prostitution
A man was arrested and charged with multiple sex abuse crimes this week after police say he raped a teen girl. Carlos Montrell Washington, 27, was charged with participating in prostitution of a...
View ArticleGaston police aid in child porn investigation
County authorities arrested a man this week on child pornography charges. Charles Kevin Bridges, 54, of 1768 Bethlehem Road, is charged with three counts of second-degree exploitation of a minor and...
View ArticleToday in history - King Tut burial chamber unsealed
Today is Saturday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2013. There are 318 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 16, 1968, the nation's first 911 emergency telephone system was...
View ArticleHome sales: Who's buying and selling in Gaston County
Real estate transactions represent transfer of real property recorded with the Gaston County Register of Deeds. The following information is provided: seller, buyer, location of property and estimated...
View ArticleGaston's business buzz
The following corporations registered with the N.C. Secretary of State over the last week. Gaston County AISOK Family Martial Arts LLC, Michael Bolton, 100 S Main St., Stanley Applied Backflow...
View ArticleWhat's moving dirt in Gastonia?
CITY OF GASTONIA - INSPECTIONS DIVISION BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED 02/04/2013 through 02/08/2013 PERMIT DATE PRIMARY CONTACT ADDRESS CONSTRUCTION COST DESCRIPTION OF WORK CENSUS TRACT PARCEL 55259...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 2/16/13
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...
View ArticleDaily calls for service 2/16/13
Daily calls for service blotter Calls created from 2/15/13 at 7 a.m. to 2/16/13 at 7 a.m. County Fire Date Time Agency Address...
View ArticleWhat brought police to your neighborhood? 2/16/13
Daily crime blotter - list of police reports taken by the city of Gastonia and the Gaston County Police Departments. Cases entered from 2/15/13 at 7 a.m. to 2/16/13 at 7 a.m....
View ArticleMedicaid patients see services reduced, denied
Gladys Threlkeld waits patiently in her arm chair, a sweet smile on her face. Her daughter-in-law runs a comb through her soft white curls. "She's having a good day today," said Ree Thelkeld, helping...
View ArticleLongtime barbershop closed as owner recovers from heart surgery
Wilson Barber Shop should be filled with loyal clients as the shop celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. Instead, the windows are dark and there’s a note on the front door to inform customers...
View ArticleCould the next pope come from the United States?
NEW YORK (AP) — Conventional wisdom holds that no one from the United States could be elected pope, that the superpower has more than enough worldly influence without an American in the seat of St....
View ArticleCancellations and postponements due to snow
Cancellations and postponements: - Miss South Point pageant has been postponed. A new time will be announced later. - Gastonia Church of Christ has cancelled Bible class at 9:30 a.m. Worship service...
View ArticleToday in history - Michael Jordan born
Today is Sunday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2013. There are 317 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 17, 1913, the Armory Show, a landmark exhibit of European modern art,...
View ArticleTaxes: Don't overlook these deductions, credits
Love those tax deductions, because their days could be numbered. If you followed the “fiscal cliff” debate on taxes in December, you might be shocked at tax time this year to see your favorite...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 2-17-13
The following is a daily arrest report provided by the Gastonia and Gaston County police departments and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office. An arrest does not imply someone is guilty of any alleged...
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