COLUMN: Remembering a rock-solid citizen, brother
We sat in silence at Faith Lutheran Church. Funeral time. Brother Marcelle had died. The church was packed, even the balcony was overloaded. How do you define a brother who was four years older, had...
View ArticleTheater hoping for funds to spruce up aging building
The Cherryville Little Theater faded into the background for a while, putting on few programs over the last several years. But organizers hope new blood, and young actors, will put the 41-year-old...
View ArticleInaugural archery tournament brings crowd to area
LAWNDALE — People from Ohio, Virginia and other states set their sights on Cleveland County this weekend. And they brought their bows and arrows for Regions Archery’s first competition at Elliott...
View ArticleVeterinarian Ted Westmoreland retiring after 52 years
Generations of animals. Workdays beginning at 8 a.m., 364 days a year. Surgeries every morning to help beloved pets. Afternoons of seeing patients and several generations of trusting, faithful...
View ArticleArgument over birthday gift leads to charges
Argument over birthday gift leads to charges A Gastonia man is charged with assault on a female after getting mad that his girlfriend didn’t buy him a birthday gift. According to arrest warrants,...
View ArticleMan charged with threatening another with a gun
A 20-year-old man is charged with pointing a gun and threatening to shoot another man. Daidren Phillips, of 335 S. Vance St., Gastonia, was charged with assault by pointing a gun after witnesses say...
View Article40-year-old man charged with hitting boy
Alexeev Elanid Hudson was charged with striking a 7-year-old boy. The 40-year-old man, of 3226 Richway Court, Charlotte, hit the boy in the face twice with an open hand, according to police. The...
View ArticleToday in history - Jaycee Dugard abducted
Today is Monday, June 10, the 161st day of 2013. There are 204 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed into law the Equal Pay Act of...
View ArticleNSA whistlebower and 9 other things people are talking about
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday: 1. NSA WHISTLEBLOWER REVEALED A defense contractor's employee, Edward Snowden, says his "sole...
View ArticleNational Weather Service issues tornado watch
Possible tornadoes and flash flooding are in the forecast for Gaston and surrounding counties. The National Weather Service said at 1:20 p.m. Monday that storms expected to move through the region...
View ArticlePolice say teen on drugs when he assaulted girlfriend
Police allege Cameron James Scobie, of Clover, S.C., was with his girlfriend in Gastonia at 7001 Union Road when he became violent, punching her in the face. When officers arrived, the arrest warrant...
View Article4 face charges as part of probation and parole effort
Gaston County was one of four counties to participate in “Operation I-85 South” this past week. The probation and parole operation began Monday, June 3 and lasted until Friday, June 7. Within that...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 6/10/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 6/9/13 7:00 am To: 6/10/13 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? 5/10/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 6/9/13 7:00 am To: 6/10/13 7:00 am Print Date: 6/10/13 Anyone...
View ArticleGaston town hopes fresher look leads to more business
Three businesses recently got facelifts, and city leaders hope more will take advantage of cosmetic grants that can be used to spruce up downtown Bessemer City. Thanks to a state grant, the city...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 6/10/13
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: 6/8/13 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleBank's ATM now allowing smaller bill dispensions
It’s a familiar scene. You need $15 cash, so you go to the ATM. The smallest amount a person can usually withdraw from an ATM is $20. Just need $25? That means withdrawing $40. The standard practice...
View ArticleToday in History - Sir Barton won the Belmont Stakes, becoming the Triple...
Today is Tuesday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2013. There are 203 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On June 11, 1963, in one of the most shocking images of the Vietnam War era, a...
View ArticleWill Sagebrush reopen after fire?
The operators of a Shelby steakhouse damaged earlier this year by fire say they hope to reopen the restaurant, but they’re unsure when and if that will happen. Fire hit Sagebrush Steakhouse on East...
View ArticleHundreds honor wounded Marine on cross-country tour
Nearly 30 bikers joined first responders in escorting a piece of history and a hero through Cleveland County recently. Steel from the World Trade Center and Todd Love, a former Marine who lost both...
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