Police taking applications for Citizen Police Academy
Gaston County Police are taking applications for its 41st Citizen’s Police Academy that starts in September. The academy is free and open to adults and high school juniors and seniors. Participants...
View ArticleArmed robber hits Family Dollar store
KINGS MOUNTAIN -- Authorities are searching for a woman wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a local store this weekend. Kings Mountain Police responded to the Family Dollar store at 110 E....
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 8/26/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 8/25/13 7:00 am To: 8/26/13 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? 8/26/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 8/25/13 7:00 am To: 8/26/13 7:00 am Print Date: 8/26/13 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 8/26/13
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: 8/24/13 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleToday in History - The first successful oil well in the United States was...
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2013. There are 126 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 27, 1883, the island volcano Krakatoa erupted with a series of...
View Article10 things people are talking Tuesday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. KERRY: 'UNDENIABLE' EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS USE His tough language marks the clearest...
View ArticleWoman charged with DWI in McDonald's drive through
A woman faces DWI charges after officers found her slumped over the steering wheel of a car sitting in a fast food drive through, according to Shelby police. Police responded to a call on Sunday of a...
View ArticleHappenings and events taking place around Gaston
Wednesday is the final day to buy tickets online for The Little Black Dress Party, a benefit for Family Service Inc., which will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Gastonia Conference Center in...
View ArticleCarrousel parade saved with last-minute sponsor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte's annual Thanksgiving Day parade has a new sponsor, two weeks after the traditional event was canceled for a lack of financial backing. The Charlotte Observer reports...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 8/27/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 8/26/13 7:00 am To: 8/27/13 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? 8/27/13
Daily Crime Blotter - List of Police Reports Taken by the City of Gastonia & the Gaston County Police Departments Cases Entered From: 8/26/13 7:00 am To: 8/27/13 7:00 am Print Date: 8/27/13 Anyone...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 8/27/13
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: 8/25/13 12:00 am To:...
View ArticleToday in History - Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream”...
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2013. There are 125 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 28, 1963, more than 200,000 people listened as the Rev. Martin Luther...
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 today: 1. WHEN US, PARTNERS MIGHT TAKE MILITARY ACTION No strike is expected before Thursday. That's...
View ArticleFeds: Former real estate agent stole, sold home appliances
A former Shelby resident faces several years in prison and a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty to selling household appliances she illegally removed from vacant homes owned by a federal housing...
View ArticleWoman accuses neighbor of assault by shovel
According to arrest records, a 37-year-old Traci Cureton claims she was just going to get her hair done when she was threatened by one of her neighbors. The two began to argue and police allege the...
View ArticlePolice seek help ID'ing fraud suspect
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man believed to be cashing counterfeit checks. Four counterfeit checks were cashed in Denver, Concord and Charlotte...
View ArticleBCO makes sure students go back to school with new kicks
Nearly 100 children went to school with new shoes and fully-stocked backpacks thanks to a local program. Belmont Community Organization led the effort, with a helping hand from Elevation Church. The...
View ArticleDaily calls for service - 8/28/13
Daily Calls for Service Blotter Calls Created From: 8/27/13 7:00 am To: 8/28/13 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...
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