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13 hrs ago | News Observer

Inmate escapes Gaston prison, but doesn’t get far

A 22-year-old inmate serving time for firearm possession by a felon and burglary convictions escaped from a minimum-security prison in Gaston County on Saturday afternoon, state officials said, but he was found a short time later.

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Fri May 17, 2013

WSOCTV

18 arrested in narcotics investigation

On May 16-17, the Gaston County Police arrested 18 people as part of a warrant roundup following several narcotics-related investigations and undercover operations.

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Thu May 16, 2013

The Gaston Gazette

Police: Pair took $26,000 in food stamp benefits illegally

Police allege two people received $26,187 worth of fraud stamps in a fraud that lasted more than five years.

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HawaiiNews

SC budget allows ads on school activity buses South Carolina school...

Legislators' budget plans for 2013-14 include a clause permitting ads on district-owned buses that transport students to athletic contests and other extracurricular activities.

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The Star Online

Students helping police with their Spanish

Upper-level Spanish students at Cherryville High School are excited about the chance to learn vocabulary and help their communities at the same time.

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Related Topix: Cleveland County, NC, Cherryville, NC, Shelby, NC, Bessemer City, NC

Tue May 14, 2013

WCNC-TV Charlotte

4 hospitalized in Gaston County head-on crash

Gaston County EMS tells NBC Charlotte a white Volkswagen collided head-on with a white pickup truck as the car attempted to pass another vehicle in the 5900 block of Union Road, or Highway 274.

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The Gaston Gazette

Police seek public's help in ID'ing fraud suspects

On April 9, the Gastonia woman had her wallet taken while shopping at a Gastonia grocery store.

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Related Topix: Gastonia, NC

Mon May 13, 2013

The Gaston Gazette

Murder suspect tells judge he's feeling 'under the wind'

An 88-year-old man accused of firing a fatal shot into his 80-year-old roommate appeared confused during his first court appearance Monday.

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Related Topix: Gastonia, NC

The Star Online

'Somebody's got to help'

For a moment the girl sits still. But in a flash, the child with the long dark hair and mischievous eyes, slipped off Vondie's lap and danced into the kitchen.

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Related Topix: Parenting, Family, Kids

The Gaston Gazette

Selling Gaston County: What homes sold and for how much

Real estate transactions represent transfer of real property recorded with the Gaston County Register of Deeds.

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Sun May 12, 2013

The Gaston Gazette

Free water safety advice available for parents, children

A free Water Safety Class for parents and children will be held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 22 at First United Methodist, 190 E. Franklin Ave., Gastonia, in the family life center.

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Related Topix: Gastonia, NC, Kings Mountain, NC, Audiology, Medicine, Harmony, NC

The Gaston Gazette

80-year-old great-grandmother shot, killed by roommate

Leanne Catoe cut her mother's hair Saturday so Vivian Schronce would look special for church this Mother's Day Sunday.

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The Gaston Gazette

Improved parks return area to its former glory

Gastonia Parks and Recreation Department employees poses for a photo at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia.

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Related Topix: Gastonia, NC

The Gaston Gazette

Good deeds, positive thinking a daily goal

As a contributor to the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books, I receive an email newsletter from the publisher about upcoming book themes aimed at sparking my interest in submitting more stories.

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Related Topix: Pilates, Fitness, Dallas, NC

WCNC-TV Charlotte

Elderly man charged with murder after Mother's Day shooting

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. Police arrested an elderly man after they said he shot and killed a woman Sunday afternoon.

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The Gaston Gazette

COLUMN: The ebb and flow of the Efird family

The last time I saw him was a few days ago, working in the yard under the careful tutelage of his wife, Anne.

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Related Topix: Gastonia, NC, Adolescents and Pre-Teens

The Charlotte Observer

Police: Man stole fried chicken from Walmart

According to a Gastonia Police report, a man stole friedn chicken wings from Walmart.

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Related Topix: Gastonia, NC

Sat May 11, 2013

The Gaston Gazette

NC Live tools building for 15 years

This April marked the 15th anniversary of NC LIVE as a statewide library organization.

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Related Topix: Libraries, North Carolina, Manteo, NC, Murphy, NC

The Gaston Gazette

Spring decorates the landfill

Ah, life at the Gaston County Landfill. If you were to visit, you would be amazed at the spring green that is blanketing the slopes of the landfill.

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Related Topix: Dallas, NC, Home Gardening, Home

WCNC-TV Charlotte

Mountain Island Lake neighbors want answers from Duke Energy

With the heavy flooding on Monday Duke raised the water levels on Mountain Island Lake and now many docks are damaged and boats are trapped leaving people living there asking why were they not given warning.

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