10 things people are talking about Tuesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday: 1. WHO'S ASKING EGYPTIANS TO OPPOSE THE ARMY After security forces kill more than 50...
View ArticleSinger Randy Travis in critical condition
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - North Carolina native and country music singer Randy Travis was in critical condition Monday night at a Texas hospital, a day after he was hospitalized for heart problems. A...
View ArticleNWS extends flood warning for Gaston County
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for parts of Gaston County. At 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, Mountain Island Lake had a pool level of 102.4 feet. At this level, most docks and yards...
View ArticleColumn: Now is the time to help one another
As you celebrated Independence Day last week, I hope you took a moment to ponder the importance of interdependence. Interdependence is what makes it possible to call your best friend and ask them to...
View ArticleDaily arrest report
Daily arrest blotter - list of arrests made by Gastonia, Gaston County police, Sheriff’s Office. Arrests that occurred from midnight 7/6/13 to 11:59 p.m. on 7/7/13. City of Gastonia Police Department...
View ArticleTruck fire stalls traffic Tuesday
Ron Froneberger of Dallas was driving a box truck from Gastonia to Charlotte Tuesday morning when he noticed some smoke ahead on I-485 near the Charlotte Douglas Airport, he said. As he approached...
View ArticleTupperware reported stolen during Fourth festival
A woman reported $500 worth of her Tupperware was stolen during a Fourth of July festival. The 55-year-old Shelby woman told police the Tupperware went missing sometime during a storm at Gastonia’s...
View ArticleFree drink, free meal if you don’t mind getting stares
If you don’t mind getting extra attention — or flat out stares — you can get a free meal at Chick-fil-A Friday by dressing like a cow on Cow Appreciation Day. You gain a free meal by fully dressing...
View ArticlePolice: Forensic evidence may offer clues to killing
County authorities say they hope DNA and fingerprint samples found at Smoker’s Etc. will lead to an arrest in the June 20 fatal shooting of a store clerk. James Scott Davis, 43, of Dallas was killed...
View ArticleToday in history - Scopes trial on Theory of Evolution begins
Today is Wednesday, July 10, the 191st day of 2013. There are 174 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 10, 1913, the highest recorded shade temperature was measured in Death...
View Article10 things people are talking about Wednesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday: 1. PILOTS ADD PIECE TO PUZZLE They tell investigators they were relying on automated cockpit...
View ArticleDonate blood and get free ice cream Thursday
NOTE: The Red Cross' "Give a Pint, Get a Pint" blood drive is happening this Thursday, July 11. Due to an oversight, the incorrect date was published in Wednesday's newspaper. See more details on the...
View ArticleMan accused of stealing from Walmart, fighting employee
Gastonia Police arrested a man for robbing Walmart on 3000 E. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. Police also allege he fought with a Walmart employee. According to police records, Reginald Benton Reid, 53, of...
View ArticleRain has corn big and pretty
Rain doesn’t bother Bill Rhyne. It’s what has been making his Silver Queen sweet corn grow tall and strong, forming ears with sweet, milky kernels. “This is the biggest and prettiest Silver Queen...
View ArticleTax assessors moving into Dallas, Stanley
Property owners in Dallas and Stanley are being urged to prepare for a reassessment of their real estate values. Gaston County tax officials are now collecting the information that will be used in the...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 7/10/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 7/9/13 7:00 am To: 7/10/13 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? 7/10/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 7/9/13 7:00 am To: 7/10/13 7:00 am Gastonia City Police Data...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 7/10/13
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: 7/8/13 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleMan accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old
A Catawba County man is in jail accused of inappropriately touching a 7-year-old girl. The alleged incidents happened on or around June 15, 2013, at the little girl’s house in Lincoln County. Police...
View ArticleToday in History - Aaron Burr mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton during a...
Today is Thursday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2013. There are 173 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 11, 1533, Pope Clement VII issued a bull of excommunication against...
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