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1 dead, 1 injured in Gaston County; state of emergency, schools closed from ‘major storm damage’ west of Charlotte
As severe storms slammed North Carolina Wednesday, Gaston County was especially hard hit -- with at least one death in Gaston County, just west of Charlotte, officials said.
Storm slams Cleveland and Gaston counties
Lightening, thunder, hail and potential tornadoes came through Gaston and Cleveland counties Wednesday afternoon. Jake Wimberley, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said a survey team was in Cleveland County Thursday morning making an assessment on whether there was a tornado. ...
See how Gaston County restaurants rated April 5-18
Here are the North Carolina Department of Health’s restaurant and food stand inspection scores for Gaston County conducted April 5 through April 18, 2024. All restaurants listed this week received an A rating. The North Carolina Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help...
'Chin up high': Beloved Belmont drive-in closed indefinitely after severe weather
BELMONT, N.C. — The Belmont Drive-In announced it will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by Wednesday's severe weather outbreak. The theater posted the update on Facebook, saying the owners are drawing up a plan of action to raise the money for repairs. The drive-in reopened last August to much fanfare after being shut down for nearly a decade.
Powerball ticket sold in Gaston County worth $200,000 expires soon
RALEIGH, N.C. — Powerball players in North Carolina, especially those around Gaston County, should double-check any tickets they have to see if they are the winner of an unclaimed $200,000 prize. The ticket was purchased for the Nov. 11 drawing and will expire on Friday, May 10. It was sold at Murphy USA on Lincolnton […]
Celebrating more than a century of life
In addition to preparing a celebration of their mother, Cook’s children are also reminiscing on the life she lived. Cook was born in Gastonia in 1917, although she lived in South Carolina for many years after marrying. She grew up attending Trinity AME Zion Church in Gastonia as one...
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