Police want to fingerprint your child
This Saturday, parents can bring their kids out to the Operation Child I.D. event, sponsored by Gaston County Police. At the event, children will have their fingerprints taken through a child I.D....
View ArticlePerson dons wig to try to cash a stolen check
Police are looking for a person that tried an unusual method of faking someone’s identity. The unidentified person put on a blond wig and tried to cash a stolen check at a local credit union....
View ArticleGaston under severe weather warning
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Gaston, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties. The warning is set to expire at 3 p.m. Thursday. Doppler radar indicated a severe...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 8/1/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 7/31/13 7:00 am To: 8/1/13 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? 8/1/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 7/31/13 7:00 am To: 8/1/13 7:00 am Print Date: 8/1/13 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 8/1/13
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: 7/30/13 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleUse tax-free weekend to stock up on more than school supplies
Don’t forget that Friday through Sunday is the state’s last sales-tax free holiday. It’s also the time when Sam’s Club opens its doors to nonmembers without requiring them to pay extra. Anyone who...
View ArticleDivided county board passes budget, raises taxes
After hours of discussions and revisions, Gaston County commissioners narrowly approved a budget this week that includes a 3.5-cent increase on the tax rate but keeps spending the same for its...
View ArticleDISH dust-up takes WBTV 3 out of line up
A squabble between Raycom Media and DISH network means customers in this area won’t be able to watch CBS affiliate WBTV 3. A press release from DISH puts the blame on Raycom Media, saying it has...
View ArticleToday in history - John Kennedy helps save crew during World War II
Today is Friday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2013. There are 151 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Aug. 2, 1943, during World War II, U.S. Navy boat PT-109, commanded by Lt....
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. US FURIOUS OVER SNOWDEN'S ASYLUM The White House warned the move could derail an upcoming...
View ArticleSweetFrog hits a bump with new store
SweetFrog frozen yogurt announced in May plans to open a location at 1230 E. Dixon Blvd. in Shelby, the location of the former El Titanic restaurant. SweetFrog officials said in May that the...
View ArticleOprah's take on the N-word and more in Sunday's Gazette
This Sunday, Parade features a very personal conversation with Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, and director Lee Daniels (Precious) about their new movie and the questions it raises about race in...
View ArticleWoman reunites with firefighters who helped save her life
Rosemary Drury and her husband, Robert, were going for a nightly swim when a misstep led to broken bones, stitches and months of recovery. But the Drurys realize what could’ve been lost. And they took...
View ArticleAntique store finds new owners
In a last act of what they call “recycling at its utmost,” Kathy and Dennis Grinstead have sold Katy-Did Antiques in Gastonia to new owners. Effective Aug. 1, Gaston County natives Rob Rankin and...
View ArticlePolice: Shots fired outside home after burglary
A 40-year-old woman fired shots outside the home of a couple in their 20s on Ruby Avenue in Gastonia Thursday night. Jackie Annette Sartin, of 620 Louise Ave., Lincolnton was arrested at the home....
View ArticleNational Guard troops from Gaston welcomed back home
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Four units of the North Carolina National Guard, including one from Gaston County, will hold demobilization ceremonies this weekend after returning home from overseas deployments....
View ArticleGaston store sells big Powerball winner, but no jackpot
A man won $10,000 on a Powerball ticket he bought at a Gaston County store for Wednesday's draw. Christopher Smith of Charlotte bought the winning Powerball ticket at the Kingsway in Cramerton,...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 8/2/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 8/1/13 7:00 am To: 8/2/13 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? 8/2/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 8/1/13 7:00 am To: 8/2/13 7:00 am Print Date: 8/2/13 Anyone...
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