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'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 then poured gasoline around their house on Brentwood Lane, lit it on fire, then shot and killed himself, all while law enforcement officers attempted to negotiate from outside the house. Cyrus' twin, Piper, was pulled from the burning house by an officer. Although close to death, she ultimately survived.
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.
Troopers: Moped passenger killed, driver charged in two-vehicle Gaston Co. wreck
GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A moped passenger was killed, and the driver was charged after a two-vehicle Gaston County wreck Tuesday afternoon, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Jessica Nicole Rhea, 39, of Dallas, N.C., was identified as the person deceased. The driver, Tyrone James Guiles, 33, of Lincolnton,...
Gastonia Drug Issues On The Rise; How Are First Responders Handling It?
GASTON COUNTY – Gaston County Police say they have made dozens of drug busts in the past year, and that is all because of the growing presence of fentanyl in the county, and the ability to get it at a cheap price. Captain Jeff Phelps with the Gaston County...
A glimpse at the Gaston County Special Olympics spring games
The energy on the football field at North Gaston High School was positive last Friday as students, friends and parents filled the stands to watch Gaston County’s Special Olympics spring event. Gaston County students with special needs of all ages had an opportunity to enjoy the sun while participating...
Gaston County Veterans Treatment Court is seeking solutions to veteran addiction and mental health issues
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — The Gaston County District Attorney's Office is seeking solutions to some of the challenges veterans face. Many veterans suffer from PTSD, which can lead them down a road of addiction and mental health challenges. Sometimes it can lead to them breaking the law. The DA's...
2 people, including a juvenile arrested in-connection with deadly shooting in Gaston Co.
MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (WBTV) - Two people, including one juvenile, have been arrested for their involvement in a deadly shooting that happened in Jan. 2024 in Gaston County. The Mount Holly Police Department arrested D’Majay Michael Robinson, 18, on Thursday, April 18 and was charged with first-degree murder. On Monday, April 22 police arrested a juvenile who was also charged with first-degree murder.
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