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Shelby celebrates opening of River Hill Refuge
Located down a long gravel drive off of South Lafayette Street and shaded by whispering trees, River Hill Refuge is just what its name describes. Created on Dr. Ted G. Westmoreland’s former River Hill Angus Farm, the three brand new homes were dedicated last week and are already providing a safe and healing space for children in foster care.
Polkville man draws inspiration for book series from his hometown
Charles Cloninger has been writing fan fiction and action stories since elementary school. He remembers his sixth-grade teacher telling him he had too good of an imagination to waste on flipping burgers, and Cloninger has since put his passion into practice and is in the process of releasing a series of books on Amazon.
Gastonia, Shelby baseball, softball rankings: How area teams stack up going into final week
Here’s a look at how high school baseball and softball teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties rank going into play April 29, 2024. This week is most important for... Crest baseball: In the midst of a six-game losing streak, the Chargers’ NCHSAA 3A West RPI has slid to...
Investigation underway after one person injured in Forest City shooting, police say
FOREST CITY, N.C. (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after police say one person was injured in a shooting incident in Forest City on Monday. The Forest City Police Department first reported the incident just after 10 p.m. on April 29, saying an individual had been taken to the hospital after being injured by a gunshot.
Kings Mountain fish camp serves up seafood and sense of community
Darriel Love remembers standing on a milkcrate to be tall enough to work the line at Love's Fish Box. He grew up in the restaurant and together with brother, Danny Love, he now runs the fish camp that was started 56 years ago by his grandfather and father. Both of the Love brothers have children and grandchildren who help out in the business, making it five generations who have served food to the Kings Mountain community.
Police: Woman arrested after nearly 9 lbs of fentanyl sized in Gaston Co.
GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A woman was arrested on Thursday, April 25, after authorities seized nearly 9 pounds of fentanyl in Gaston County, according to the police department. Maria Guadalupe Arroyo, 20, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, was placed in the Gaston County Jail under a $100,000 bond and charged with two counts of trafficking fentanyl.
VOTE: Gastonia, Shelby nominees for high school sports athletes of the week (April 29)
Here are nominees for Gastonia and Shelby area basketball, baseball and softball players of the week for April 22-27, 2024. Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled from information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors or team statisticians through emails, MaxPreps or mentioning @JoeLHughesII in game results and highlights posted to social media.
Gaston County dad will take his kids to Disney World with $100,000 win
RALEIGH, N.C. — Adrin Anthony of Kings Mountain has a magical trip planned for his family after winning a $100,000 scratch-off prize Thursday morning. “We are planning to take our kids to Disney World,” he said. “We can use this win to help pay for that.” Anthony bought his lucky $10 Million Spectacular ticket from […]
Who's in? Who's out? NCHSAA baseball, softball playoff picture for Gastonia, Shelby teams
Believe it or not, the final week of the high school baseball and softball regular season has arrived for teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties. With that in mind, it’s time to check out playoff projections as they stand going into the weekend, based on results through Friday, April 26. Here’s how it...
How to vote in the May runoff election in Gaston County
Early voting started Thursday in a runoff election for two state seats and a seat on the Gaston County Board of Commissioners. Incumbent county commissioner Ronnie Worley faces Jim Bailey, who very narrowly came out ahead of Worley in the primary election earlier this year. Both Worley and Bailey are...
Senior TLC set to open in Shelby
Senior TLC, a community PACE program that provides full-service, personalized healthcare to seniors, is opening in Shelby. The new facility, located at 103 T.R. Harris Drive, was constructed where the former life enrichment center used to be and is preparing to open its doors this summer. Originally opened in Gastonia,...
Drugs seized, 20-year-old arrested after traffic stop: PD
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Drugs were seized and a 20-year-old is in jail following a traffic stop last week, Gaston County Police said Monday. Deputies conducted a traffic stop last Thursday on Georgia resident Maria Arroyo, 20, During the traffic stop, four kilos of fentanyl were seized and Ayyor was arrested. She […]
A look at the 2024 Merry-Go-Round Festival
Thrill seekers showed up to Shelby City Park last weekend for the 27th annual Foothill's Merry-Go-Round Festival. Sunny skies and warm temperatures aided the turnout for the event. A Shelby mainstay since 1998, the festival included performances, fair rides and food Saturday and Sunday.
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