Today in History - Soviet Union invaded Austria during World War II
Today is Saturday, March 30, the 89th day of 2013. There are 276 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan escaped an attempt on his life outside...
View ArticleWoman doesn't let horrific car crash stop her
One year ago on a Sunday in Shelby, Amber Smith was in a car crash. “It was like a head-on collision,” Amber said. “I broke my ankle, my hip, both my legs, my pelvis and my left arm.” Amber was taken...
View ArticleConfederate flag at old NC Capitol coming down
A Confederate battle flag hung inside the old North Carolina State Capitol last week to mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War is being taken down after civil rights leaders raised concerns. The...
View ArticleDaily calls for service 3/30/13
Daily calls for service blotter. Calls created from 3/29/13 at 7 a.m. to 3/30/13 at 7 a.m. County Fire...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 3/30/13
Daily arrest blotter - list of arrests made by the Gastonia Police Department, Gaston County Police Department and Gaston County Sheriff's Office. Arrests which occurred...
View ArticleWhat brought police to your neighborhood? 3/30/13
Daily crime blotter - list of police reports taken by the city of Gastonia and the Gaston County Police Departments. Cases entered from 3/29/13 at 7 a.m. to 3/30/13 at 7 a.m....
View ArticleBelmont Police to discuss revised checkpoint, chase policy Monday
Belmont Police will provide details on updated traffic checkpoint policies at Monday’s City Council meeting. Police revised the policies nearly a year after two Belmont residents died when a man...
View ArticleChurches partner to feed hungry families for Easter
From the corner of South Washington and Marion streets, laughter and the buzz of conversation filtered up from the basement of Central United Methodist Church on Saturday morning. A propped-open side...
View ArticleHow is tourism impact measured?
It was previously reported that Cleveland County generated about $88 million in tourism dollars in 2011. Some questioned how that number is calculated and how it benefits local residents. Where does...
View ArticleChurch ministry reports $500 worth of donations stolen
A church-based charity reported $500 worth of donations were stolen Saturday. St. Michael’s Catholic Church Outreach Ministry, which runs a thrift shop at 1111 S. York St. in Gastonia, reported to...
View ArticleWhat brought police to your neighborhood 3/31/2013
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 3/30/13 7:00 am To: 3/31/13 7:00 am Print Date: 3/31/13 City...
View ArticleRollover wreck sends 2 to hospital (updated)
A Stanley woman faces charges of driving while impaired and reckless driving after she clipped two cars while driving on Hickory Grove Road Sunday afternoon. Nancy Lowe, 50, of Stanley, was going...
View ArticleDaily calls for service 3/31/2013
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 3/30/13 7:00 am To: 3/31/13 7:00 am County Fire Date Time Agency Address Call Type 3/30/13 9:48 AM CF 34 Louise Ave Medical Call 3/30/13 10:02 AM...
View ArticleWho got arrested 3/31/2013
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: Midnight 3/28/13 To:...
View ArticleLocal SWAT team wins state competition
Skills honed in Gastonia led the local SWAT team to victory at a state competition this week. A team of seven men took first place for their efforts during the three-day competition sponsored by the...
View ArticleInk tattoos meant spankings at school
A long time ago, we had kids who attended Gastonia’s Victory Elementary School. It was a good school, had a strong, steady pulse — both inside the building and out. Always a lot of activity. Hardly...
View ArticleUPDATED: Sheriff: Car crushes, kills man during theft attempt
A man died this weekend during an attempted theft at a local auto parts business. Daniel Yount, 28, of Rutherford County, was underneath an elevated car at Auto Parts of Shelby when the car fell on...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 4/1/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 3/31/13 7:00 am To: 4/1/13 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? 4/1/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 3/31/13 7:00 am To: 4/1/13 7:00 am...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 4/1/13
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: 3/30/13 12:00 am To:...
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