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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...
Gastonia, Shelby top performers: Forestview softball's Blair Riley hits career milestone
Here is a daily list of the top performers from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties during the ninth 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. ...
Multiple cars hit by gunfire in Gaffney, deputies say
GAFFNEY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to shots fired at an apartment complex on Wednesday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, gunshots hit multiple cars and an apartment at Creekside Apartment complex. Investigators placed dozens of evidence markers on and around...
Four things to know about the Gabe DeVoe Foundation's latest contribution to Shelby
Former Shelby standout Gabe DeVoe is using his foundation to provide for the children of Cleveland County. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming event and how the Gabe DeVoe Foundation helps local youth:. 1. What. There will be an unveiling of a free little library on...
Baseball Game Recap: Kings Mountain Mountaineers vs. South Point Red Raiders
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Kings Mountain ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the South Point Red Raiders 8-6. The victory was nothing new for Kings Mountain as they're now sitting on three straight.
Gastonia residents express concerns over potential housing development
Charlotte-based developer NewStyle Communities is proposing a new 94-home development in Gastonia off of South New Hope Road. Residents of the Bethesda Oaks community, which borders the proposed development, are questioning whether the area can be responsibly developed. Bethesda Oaks residents gathered at City Church last week for a community...
York County warns against door-to-door solicitors in storm aftermath
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – York County officials are warning against door-to-door solicitors who might be trying to take advantage of residents who suffered damage in Saturday’s powerful storms that swept through the area. Rock Hill community surrounds southside neighbors recovering from hail storm “York County Government has concerns about some contractors going […]
City of Shelby plans to purchase two historic properties
City Council members voted last week to approve the purchase of two historic Shelby buildings. Council authorized the $850,000 purchase from the city's electric funds of the Hotel Charles on South Lafayette Street from BankOZK with the intention of attracting a developer who will turn it into a boutique hotel.
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