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What we know about the suspect in the Charlotte police ambush
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just months before four law enforcement officers were killed and four others were injured during a standoff, the man at the center of the deaths led police on a high-speed chase in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam told WCNC Charlotte one of his officers...
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...
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Man, woman rob Belmont Abbey monks
Two people broke into the Belmont Abbey monastery and robbed the monks who live there, according to Belmont Abbey campus police. The two people, a man and a woman, first went to a campus administration building at around 5 p.m. Friday evening, said Police Chief Andy Leonard. After entering the...
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...
New restaurant opens in downtown Gastonia
A Gaston couple is expanding their downtown Gastonia food truck business into a brick and mortar restaurant. Mic’s Kitchen opened at 141 W. Main Ave. on Friday. Chyncia and Micholas Rodgers own several businesses around the county, and even some out of the state. In 2021, the Rodgers’ opened...
Gastonia, Shelby top performers: Gaston Christian's Meridian Leffew hits two HRs in win
Here is a daily list of the top performers from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties during the 10th week of spring sports action. Our weekly top performers list and athlete of the week nominees are compiled courtesy of 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 X, formerly known as Twitter. ...
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