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Mary Ellen Hardin, 86, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Gaston County on May 5, 1938 to the late J.B.... Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home. Gaston Gazette obituaries and death notices. Remembering the lives of those we've lost.
Swim relay fundraiser to honor Gaston County child
Sep 27, 2024 · Racheal Blakney, Cyrus and Piper's mother, has organized a swim event, the Ripple Effect Relay Festival, at the Gardner Acres Swim Club in Gastonia. The event will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Blakney is holding a swim relay because Cyrus was an avid swimmer and a member of the Gaston Gators swim team.
New science standards for North Carolina coming to Gaston …
Oct 1, 2024 · 1:25. Gaston County Schools is implementing new science standards that were adopted by the North Carolina State Board of Education in July 2023. Shannon Hullett, elementary director for the district said at a Sept. 16 school board meeting that the new k-12 standards ultimately aim to change the way in which students engage with subject matter.
Gastonia man admitted to shooting, prosecutor says
Oct 4, 2024 · 0:04. 0:58. A Gastonia man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend gave five different accounts of the shooting to police before admitting that he pulled the trigger, according to a prosecutor. Phillip Patrick Byers Jr., 34, is accused of shooting and killing 24-year-old Jalen Lavaria Houstin Thursday morning during an argument.
Here are the trendsetters headlining 2024 Belmont Sports HOF class
Oct 11, 2024 · The Belmont Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 2024 class as part of its annual banquet held Oct. 15 at Park Street United Methodist Church. Among the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame’s 2024 honorees include Daryl McClure, Kyle Richardson and Doug Davis. Serving as guest speaker is legendary University of North Carolina women’s soccer coach ...
Meet candidates for the Gaston County Board of Commissioners
Feb 27, 2024 · The following people are running for the Gaston County Board of Commissioners. The Gazette sent each candidate a series of questions about their candidacy. Name: Scott Shehan. Gastonia Township. Age: 44. Party affiliation: Republican. 1.
Mount Holly bridge damaged in storm, repair timeline uncertain
Oct 9, 2024 · Mount Holly bridge damaged in storm, repair timeline uncertain. Mount Holly officials say they’ve received several inquiries as to when the bridge over Dutchman’s Creek on Highland Street will be reopened. According to an update recently posted to one of the city’s social media pages, the bridge cannot be reopened until the North Carolina ...
Gastonia Police bloodhound contender for national award
Sep 16, 2024 · 1:25. A floppy-eared officer at the Gastonia Police Department helped track an endangered child a few months ago, and now he's in the running for a national award for his heroism. Bo, Gastonia Police Department's bloodhound, is a finalist in the American Humane Society's Hero Dog Awards, said Sgt. David Rowland, Bo's handler.
Hurricane Helene impacting Gastonia, Gaston County, NC
Sep 27, 2024 · 0:04. 0:17. As Hurricane Helene continues to trudge through North Carolina Friday morning, people in the impacted areas are asked to stay home. Here’s what we know as of 9 a.m.: About one-third of Gaston County is without power. There are downed trees and power lines across the county. Emergency management is watching water levels of Mountain ...