10 things to know Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. U.S., RUSSIA STILL AT ODDS OVER UKRAINE: While both sides favor a diplomatic solution to the...
View ArticleTeen accused of posting nude photos to Instagram due in court
SALISBURY, N.C. — A teen is due to appear in court Monday to face charges that he posted naked pictures of other teens on Instagram. This case goes back several months and involves the arrests of his...
View ArticleCity Council meeting to pick new mayor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte City Council is holding a special meeting to pick a new mayor to replace Patrick Cannon, who resigned last week in a public corruption scandal. Members of City...
View ArticleSheriff: $2K in illegal mushrooms seized from home
Two people were charged with growing hallucinogenic mushrooms Thursday after Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office investigators found a growing operation in their Kings Mountain home. Teddy Calvin...
View ArticleAnswer Man: Deaths of 3 sisters 62 years ago prompts question
Three adjacent gravesites at the Hollywood Cemetery off North Broad Street tell of the untimely deaths of three young girls with the same last names, but offer no clue as to what may have happened to...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 3/31/14
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 3/30/14 7:00 am To: 3/31/14 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? 3/31/14
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 3/30/14 7:00 am To: 3/31/14 7:00 am Print Date: 3/31/14 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 3/31/14
Daily Arrest Blotter - List of Arrests Made by the Gastonia Police Department, Gaston County Police Department & Gaston County Sheriff's Office Arrests Which Occurred...
View ArticleYoung racer adding fast to his reputation
Before many children learned to tie their shoes, Ryan Heavner was immersed in the racing world. The Lincolnton boy spent many weekends competing in Go Kart races. Heavner won five championships before...
View ArticleWoman facing drug, DWI charges goes into labor before court
A Gastonia woman charged with DWI and drug possession went into labor in the Gaston County Courthouse Monday. Mandy Ann Bradley was scheduled for arraignment to be heard by Superior Court Judge Robert...
View ArticleCVS hostage taker pleads guilty, going to prison
A Gastonia man will serve at least 10 years in prison for holding three people hostage and shooting at police officers at a local CVS Pharmacy. Edward Scott Russ, 46, accepted a plea deal Monday....
View ArticleObamacare deadline prompts blitz of insurance seekers
Droves of uninsured Americans scrambled Monday to beat the deadline for enrolling in President Obama’s health care program. As traffic to the healthcare.gov website skyrocketed, local agencies tasked...
View ArticleWind topples Grandfather Mountain sign
An iconic Grandfather Mountain sign that served as a Linville landmark for nearly 60 years was leveled Sunday morning by high winds. The large wooden sign, located at the intersection of U.S. 221 and...
View ArticleThree arrested on drug charges out of Lincolnton
A traffic stop for a burned out license plate light led to the arrests of three people on drug charges. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, police noticed a suspicious vehicle parked...
View ArticleTruck fire spreads to woods
A fire that started in a pickup truck in west Gastonia spread into the woods, turning into a brush fire. According to the Gastonia Fire Department, the fire started in the engine area of a pickup...
View ArticleToday in History: Apple Computer was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and...
Today is Tuesday, April 1, the 91st day of 2014. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool's Day. Today's Highlight in History: On April 1, 1789, the U.S. House of Representatives held...
View Article10 things to know Tuesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HEALTH CARE ENROLLEES ENDURE BLIZZARDS, LINES, GLITCHES: Across the nation, interest in...
View ArticleTwo hospitalized after chase
A man and woman were airlifted to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center after a police chase Monday. The chase began after law enforcement attempted to stop a methamphetamine buy, according to Cleveland...
View ArticleNational music acts coming to town for baseball tournament
Three national acts are performing at the American Legion World Series this summer. Country singers Corey Smith and Rodney Atkins will perform in concerts open to the public. The American Legion...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 4/1/14
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 3/31/14 7:00 am To: 4/1/14 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...
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