Business owner praises fire department's quick response
A Gastonia business owner said the city’s firefighters were to be commended for a quick response to a small fire Monday. Craig Hafner, who owns the recycling business Block D Metals on Boxwood Lane,...
View ArticleExperts offer advice on discussing a death with a child
Be honest and ready to answer questions when talking to a child about another child’s death, local experts say. Parents need to tailor their answers to a child’s age and experiences, said David Swann,...
View ArticleFormer girlfriend accused of arson in camper fire
Kenneth Parker said his plans for a leisurely Sunday evening cookout were disrupted when his former girlfriend tried to set his camper on fire. Firefighters and police got the call around 7:30 p.m....
View ArticleTax credits will help many to shoulder burden of health insurance costs
When the federal health-care mandate takes effect next year, it could put a new financial burden on some people who don’t already have insurance. But an estimated 869,000 North Carolinians will be...
View ArticleArrest made in armed robbery at mall
A woman’s shopping trip to Cleveland Mall took an unexpected turn this weekend when police said a man approached her in the parking lot, threatened her with a knife, and stole items from her. The...
View ArticleCar flips on U.S. 74, snarls traffic
SHELBY — Traffic was halted for more than 30 minutes on U.S. 74 on Monday morning after a driver of a car lost control and flipped the vehicle onto its top, according to Shelby Police. Police said...
View ArticleArrest made in weekend shooting
SHELBY — A weekend shooting that left two people injured has resulted in an arrest and an attempt to deem the house where the shooting took place as a public nuisance, according to the Cleveland...
View ArticlePolice, leaders talk improvements with residents in high-crime neighborhoods
Seeds of change are being sown in a west Shelby neighborhood. People want to see litter cleaned up and the vacant, run-down homes taken down. Teens want somewhere safe to play basketball, and children...
View ArticleToday in history - Robert E. Lee surrenders
Today is Tuesday, April 9, the 99th day of 2013. There are 266 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 9, 1913, the first game was played at Ebbets Field, the newly built home...
View Article10 things to know today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. FACTORIES GO SILENT AS NORTH ISSUES MORE THREATS North Korea warned foreigners in South Korea...
View ArticleSC man dies trying to save dog from road
GREENVILLE, S.C. — A 55-year-old Greenville man has died after he was struck by a car while trying to save his dog. Chief Deputy Greenville County Coroner Mike Ellis said Darryl Harris had gone out...
View ArticleWhat's getting built around Gastonia
CITY OF GASTONIA - INSPECTIONS DIVISION BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED 04/01/2013 through 04/05/2013 PERMIT DATE PRIMARY CONTACT ADDRESS CONSTRUCTION COST DESCRIPTION OF WORK CENSUS TRACT PARCEL 53690...
View ArticleStanley facing expensive sewage decisions
Stanley Town Council will make a decision Wednesday night that will reach all of its residents and anyone who chooses to call Stanley home in the future. The council will decide how to move forward...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 4/9/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 4/8/13 7:00 am To: 4/9/13 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? 4/9/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 4/8/13 7:00 am To: 4/9/13 7:00 am Print Date: 4/9/13 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 4/9/13
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: 4/7/13 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleAntonio Monroe murder trial begins
Jurors listened to opening statements and testimony Tuesday in the first-degree murder trial of Antonio Alonzo Monroe. Monroe, 26, of Gastonia, is accused of fatally shooting Mario Dashon Davis on...
View ArticleToday in History: 129 killed in submarine disaster
Today is Wednesday, April 10, the 100th day of 2013. There are 265 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 10, 1963, the fast-attack nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank...
View Article10 things people are talking about today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. OBAMA'S BUDGET PLAN WOULD RAISE TAXES, TRIM MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY The president sends...
View ArticleCollector doesn't need a trash can
He’s a collector — of everything. “I’ve been doing it for years as a hobby, and now it’s a headache,” said Spake, 82, who opened his first shop in 1970. Spake was born and raised in Shelby but has...
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