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Gastonia hotel room drug bust nets almost $1M in cocaine, fentanyl: PD
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A raid on two Gastonia hotel rooms netted nearly $1 million in cocaine and fentanyl, Gaston County Police said on Friday. Search warrants were issued on Tuesday regarding California residents Esmeralda Dominguez, 51, and Omar Herrera, 49. The warrants stemmed from a previous traffic stop. During a search of two Gastonia hotel rooms, approximately $390,000 in cocaine and $520,000 in fentanyl, according to the police report.
'Minutes too late:' Inside a mother's search for answers after her child's death
On Oct. 20, 2023, shortly after 10 a.m., Racheal Blakney called 911, fearing that Russell Blakney, the father of her 11-year-old twins, would harm their children. More than 17 hours later, at around 3:30 a.m., Racheal's son, Cyrus, was killed, shot in the head by his father, who had poured gasoline around their...
Lincoln commissioners alter procedure for ousting chair, vice-chair
LINCOLNTON – A motion was approved by a vote of 4-1 at a specially-called meeting held on April 24 to amend the Rules of Procedure for the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to allow for the removal of a chair or vice-chair upon a vote of “no confidence” by a majority of the board. Should that occur, a new chair or vice-chair shall be elected at that same meeting.
Gaston teen sets his sights on second album
When Kadir Muhammad approached Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, he was hopeful. The two have something important in common: Kingfish, a Grammy winning blues guitarist, became known for his music as a teenager. Muhammad, known professionally as "The Giftt," released his first album last year, at the age of 17. "Before I...
What do you do when you hit the lottery jackpot? Take the kids to Disney World
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...
Gaston clerk wins 2023 Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk of the Year
Donna Buff has been the clerk to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners for 12 years. In her role, Buff has been a long-time member of the North Carolina Association of County Clerks. This year, the association honored her with the 2023 Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk of the Year award.
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