Laughing gas contributed to Gaston man's drowning
A Gastonia man who drowned last summer in Robinwood Lake had nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, in his system. That’s according to a North Carolina Medical Examiners’ report. Police found...
View ArticlePolice arrest 2 teens in Ga. baby slaying
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — In five years, Sherry West has lost two sons to unspeakable violence. The Georgia mother was grieving from Thursday's shooting death of her 13-month-old son in his stroller...
View ArticleGrammy Award-winning group rides through area
Riders in the Sky, a western and comedy group, performed Friday night at the Don Gibson Theatre in Shelby. The group, which formed in 1977, has won two Grammys. It is also known for its performance of...
View ArticleScruggs attraction grows
A year ago this week, bluegrass pioneer Earl Scruggs passed away at the age of 88. Work continues on a regional history museum in uptown Shelby that will bear his name. The Scruggs name has already...
View ArticlePossibility of freeway-style interstate to connect NC up for discussion
Cleveland County leaders are considering multiple proposals to make the new U.S. 74 bypass part of an interstate-style freeway network that would connect the western and eastern ends of the state....
View ArticleManhole covers a must-have for thieves?
Thieves looking for a quick buck have found a new mark — manhole covers. The heavy metal mainstays keep coming up missing, and in one case likely caused a man to spend 12 hours trapped in a hole. Last...
View ArticleToday in history - 3.24.13
Today is Palm Sunday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2013. There are 282 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 24, 1913, New York's Palace Theatre, the legendary home of...
View ArticleWhat brought police to your neighborhood? 3-24-13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments...
View ArticleEconomic indicators: Gaston unemployment up
Gaston indicators This week: unemployment 11.1 percent - Unemployment rate for Gaston County in January (released Friday) 10.6 percent - Unemployment rate for Gaston County in December 11.1...
View ArticleBusiness getting a start in Gaston
The following corporations registered with the N.C. Secretary of State from March 18 through March 22 Gaston County Blue Ridge Napa Auto & Paint Supply Inc., Ralph A. Dickson III, 1820 Spencer...
View ArticleSelling Gaston County: Whose home sold and for how much
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 ArticleHow Gaston's lawmakers voted in Raleigh
Capital Correspondence March 21, 2013 House Roll-Call Votes HB 18 _ Youth Skin Cancer Prevention: Prohibits persons under 18 years of age from using tanning equipment. Introduced by Rep. Mark...
View ArticleLocal dentists take on national company
Two Gastonia dentists are among 14 across North Carolina who have filed a lawsuit against a national dental care chain they are affiliated with. Dr. Richard Dunning and Dr. Jotinder Johal are both...
View ArticleThree charged with selling stolen copper, brass
Three Gaston County residents have been arrested and charged with conspiring to sell stolen metal to a Gastonia scrapyard. Those charged include William Alfred Jenkins Jr., 31, of 969 Brown St.,...
View ArticleYoung immigrants can get driver's licenses starting Monday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Starting Monday morning, young immigrants in North Carolina will be able to get a driver's license for the first time. Initially, state transportation officials planned to design the...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Signs of the times
I turned back the pages of time this morning and remembered a lot of faces that still were young and promising. Too bad, but most of them are dead. I had pulled this little (4-by-6 inch) book of...
View ArticleHave you thanked an athletic trainer today?
When athletes go down, athletic trainers are the ones to pick them back up. They’re the first responders who jog out to the field or court once a player is hurt, providing immediate care, evaluating...
View ArticleDaily Arrest Report
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...
View ArticleToday in history: Continental Congress honors George Washington
Today is Monday, March 25, the 84th day of 2013. There are 281 days left in the year. The Jewish holiday Passover begins at sunset. Today's Highlight in History: On March 25, 1965, the Rev. Martin...
View Article10 things to know Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. HOW CYPRUS WILL PAY FOR ITS BAILOUT EU leaders signed off on a deal taxing bank deposits of...
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