Sometimes Labor Day busiest around home
Certain things come to mind on Labor Day weekend – travel, cookouts and home improvement projects. If you’re staying local this weekend, you’ll likely notice more congestion and longer wait times in...
View ArticleToday in History - The first victim of “Jack the Ripper,” was found slain in...
Today is Saturday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2013. There are 122 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 31, 1886, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.3 devastated...
View ArticleSubway, convenience store broken into, robbed
The Subway and BP gas station at 1651 Bessemer City Road was broken into and robbed around 1 a.m. Friday. According to police records, the thieves smashed the window in the Subway to enter the...
View ArticleShabby chic could be a business model that works
Harriet Greene sees beauty in imperfect objects. The nicks and scratches on a piece of furniture provide character and show that an item was loved and used. Greene wants to help customers find those...
View ArticlePolice ask for help IDing armed robbery suspect
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Police have released surveillance photos and video of a woman they say robbed a Family Dollar store this week. The photos show a woman in a baseball hat and a surgical mask that...
View ArticleColumn: Man's search for mother ends in arrest reports
One never knows when he’ll be humbled. It can happen in a five-minute phone conversation. The caller said he was 20 years old and had never met his mother. He thought I might have some information...
View ArticleHouse flippers — and some buyers — are back
In many markets, an upswing in demand for housing is being caused by a large number of cash buyers, said UNC Charlotte finance professor Tony Plath. “What you’ve got are private equity firms buying up...
View ArticleRethinking a ‘good job’
James Mosley’s life was going great from 2006 to 2007. He got married, began preparing for a new baby, bought a home and had a great job. Then the recession hit. Mosley’s struggle to find good work...
View ArticleGaston County considers good and bad of latest tourism statistics
Visitor spending in Gaston County increased in 2012 for the third straight year, though the spike was overshadowed by larger gains among Charlotte-area neighbors. Local tourism advocates are...
View ArticleDaily calls for service 8/31/13
Daily calls for service blotter Calls created from 8/30/13 at 7 a.m. to 8/31/13 at 7 a.m. County Fire Date Time...
View ArticleWho got arrested? 8/31/13
Daily arrest blotter - list of arrests made by the Gastonia Police Department, Gaston County Police Department and Gaston County Sheriff's Office. Arrests that occurred...
View ArticleWhat brought police to your neighborhood? 8/31/13
Daily crime blotter - list of police reports taken by the city of Gastonia and the Gaston County Police Departments. Cases entered from 8/30/13 at 7 a.m. to 8/31/13 at 7 a.m....
View ArticlePolice looking for two burglars
Gaston County Police Department is investigating a burglary that happened around 5 p.m. Friday at 216 Sparrow Springs Road in Gastonia. Officers say the homeowner was not there during the incident....
View ArticlePrepare for end of life decisions while still living
Six years ago, I began working with one of my dearest clients — a widow in her late 80s and sharp as a tack. She understood the importance of having her financial affairs in order through the...
View ArticleNew businesses getting a start
The following are new corporations filed with the N.C. Secretary of State for Gaston, Cleveland and Lincoln counties. If you have any questions about this information, call Amanda Memrick at...
View ArticleToday in history - Japan surrenders, ending World War II
Today is Monday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2013. There are 120 days left in the year. This is Labor Day. Today's highlight in history:: On September 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies...
View ArticleMan accused of peeping through windows
A 56-year-old man has been accused of secretly peeping into people’s windows. Robbie Lynn Whitaker, of Ann Street, Gastonia, was arrested Monday. A Columbia Street resident called police when they say...
View ArticleToday in history - 9.3.13
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 3, the 246th day of 2013. There are 119 days left in the year. Today's highlight in history: On September 3, 1943, Allied forces invaded Italy during World War II, the same day...
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 Tuesday: 1. SYRIA AND RUSSIA REJECT CHEMICAL WEAPONS CLAIMS BY U.S. AND FRANCE Assad warns that a...
View ArticleFace of Cherryville business retired
A familiar face from the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce retired last week. After 13 years working in economic development, Diana Beam ended her career Friday. Beam said she’s enjoyed her time at the...
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