Man on the street: Hornets name to return to Charlotte
Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan said last week he wants to return the Hornets team name back to the Queen City. He submitted an application to the NBA, a move that leaves fans optimistic the...
View ArticleKM speller competing in national bee this week
Kaitlin Venevongsoth correctly spelled “Permian” to clinch the grand championship at the 2013 Spelling Bee in March. This week, she will test her spelling skills against the nation’s best spellers....
View ArticleToday in history - 5.28.13
Today is Tuesday, May 28, the 148th day of 2013. There are 217 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 28, 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, made up of...
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. PRESSURE FOR PEACE IN SYRIA Top U.S. and Russian diplomats meet in Europe to try and bring...
View ArticleLeadership Gaston dubs Debbie Windley Alumnus of the Year
The Schiele Museum’s director of advancement earned top honor from Leadership Gaston Thursday. Windley received the Pinnix General Contractors Leadership Gaston Alumnus of the Year Award at the...
View ArticleLeadership Gaston class of 2013 recognized
The Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized 25 members as the Leadership Gaston class of 2013. The newest class held its graduation Thursday at the Gaston Country Club. "The Gaston Regional...
View ArticleSelling Gaston County: Who bought and at what price
Real estate transactions represent transfer of real property recordeded with the Gaston County Register of Deeds. The following information is provided: seller, buyer, location of property and...
View ArticleNew businesses getting their start
The following new corporations filed with the N.C. Secretary of State from May 17 to May 23. Gaston County Best Practice Homecare L.L.C., Shenita Colson, 543 Cox Road, Suite #C-7, Gastonia...
View ArticleMcDonald's: Get it fast or get it free
Gaston County McDonald’s restaurants have a minute to get drive-through diners their meals during the lunch rush or customers can get free food at their next visit. Customers using the drive-through...
View ArticleDog trainer also offers space for pet play dates
Alison Pennington traded buying large equipment for a container shipping company to training dogs on how to behave. Pennington started out doing volunteer work with different rescue organizations in...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 5/28/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 5/27/13 7:00 am To: 5/28/13 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? 5/28/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 5/27/13 7:00 am To: 5/28/13 7:00 am Print Date: 5/28/13 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 5/28/13
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: 5/26/13 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleNew festival, national acts for ALWS
Nationally known musicians will visit Cleveland County in August for 2013 American Legion World Series concerts. Country music star Sara Evans, North Carolina native and country music legend Ronnie...
View ArticleWhat’s the latest on changes at First National?
Federal and state regulators have approved First National Bank’s purchase by an Arkansas-based company, and First National shareholders are expected to vote on the deal in the coming weeks. “We are...
View ArticleToday in history - Rosie the Riveter debuts
Today is Wednesday, May 29, the 149th day of 2013. There are 216 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On May 29, 1913, the ballet “Le Sacre du printemps” (The Rite of Spring),...
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. SYRIA OPPOSITION URGES EU TO SEND ARMS TO REBELS The Syrian National Coalition's call comes...
View ArticleSchool bomb threat Tuesday, more security Wednesday
A written bomb threat toward students at Cramerton Middle School on Tuesday means extra security at the school on Wednesday, Principal Amy Holbrook said. School officials were informed of the bomb...
View ArticleFamily of missing soldier renews plea for help
The family of missing soldier Kelli Bordeaux is making a renewed plea for help in finding her. The 23-year-old medic was last seen leaving Froggy Bottoms bar in Fayetteville last April. Her family...
View ArticleI-85 lanes to close north of Gaston
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — State transportation department officials plan to close some lanes on Interstate 85 in Cabarrus County for some construction work. Crews plan to take down the bridge on N.C. 73...
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