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Gaston Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Gaston, SC.

Results 1 - 20 of 215 in Gaston, SC

  1. Former Gaston officials indicted by grand jury

    Friday | WIS-TV Columbia

    Lexington County Solicitor Donnie Myers says Gaston's former mayor, Larry Sharpe, former Clerk of Court Jessica Poole and her mother, former town administrator Jennifer Poole have been indicted by a grand jury.

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  2. Harrison Lee Goodwin

    Wednesday Jul 23 | The State - South Carolina

    Harrison Lee "Bub" Goodwin, 88, died Monday, July 21, 2008. Mr. Goodwin was born in Gaston, April 17, 1920, to Lila Mae Spradley and Lewie E. Goodwin.

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  3. MilestonesRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | The State

    ... for Providence Heart Institute, Floyd has been with Providence Hospitals for five years. THE REV. VINNES ANN LEE of Gaston has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the state's highest civilian honor for service. Lee was recognized for her work as ...

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  4. Richard Reed FosterRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 13 | The State - South Carolina

    A graveside service for Richard Reed Foster, 88, of Gaston, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in First Baptist Church of Gaston Cemetery, with Military Honors.

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  5. Cradell Byrd Knotts

    Friday Jul 11 | The State - South Carolina

    ... Woodrow O. Knotts and Birde Louvinna Warren Knotts. Mr. Knotts is survived by his sons, Mitchell (Mary Ann) Knotts of Gaston, SC, Chad (Nicole) Knotts of Swansea, SC, his grandchild, Aiden Knotts, four sisters, and one brother. Caughman-Harman ...

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  6. Sandra Gail Schumpert GuayRead the original story

    Friday Jul 11 | The State - South Carolina

    ... stepson by marriage and son by heart, Michael Guay (Heather) of Davenport, FL; brother, Harold Miller (Rean) of Gaston; sister, Grace Bartley (E.C.) of Saluda; grandchildren, Jeremey, Summer, Chelsea and Matthew Schumpert, BJ and Karly Long, Kristy ...

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  7. Effie C. Peeler

    Thursday Jul 10 | The State - South Carolina

    Services for Effie Chapman Peeler, 85, of Gaston, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2008, at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church Hwy.

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  8. Funeral Arrangements Made for Lightning Strike VictimRead the original story

    Monday Jul 7 | WLTX-TV Columbia

    ... funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Sardis Baptist Church in Swansea, with burial immediately following at Gaston Baptist Church. Officials say Moore was on a jet ski in Lake Marion, holding on to a pontoon boat when the lightning struck, ...

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  9. James C. Watts Sr.Read the original story

    Saturday Jul 5 | The State - South Carolina

    James C. Watts Sr., 71, of Palm Bay, FL, died June 29, 2008, at his home. Mr. Watts was born April 10, 1937, in Gaston, SC, and moved to Florida 18 years ago.

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  10. Winona Sightler RishRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 5 | The State - South Carolina

    ... Saints Sunday School Class from Grace Baptist Church. Surviving are her sons, Rev. Robert Rish and wife Vivian of Gaston, Glenn Barry Rish and wife Judy of Gaston, Roger "Gene" Rish and wife Kathy of Leesville; daughters, Pamela Rish Davis and ...

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  11. Fourth of July events and shows

    Thursday Jul 3 | The State

    ... $1.25; 15 and younger, free. Fireworks display from Spence Island and Dreher Island, 9:15 p.m. (803) 781-5940 Gaston: Concert and skateboard competition noon-4 p.m. Friday at Mack Elementary School. Admission $5. Proceeds benefit ...

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  12. Todd LeeRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 2 | The State - South Carolina

    Todd Lee, 47, of Gaston, died Monday, June 30, 2008. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2008, at There Is Hope Healing Center with Rev.

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  13. Volunteers are golden heart of Peach Fest

    Wednesday Jul 2 | The State

    ... $1.25; 15 and younger, free. Fireworks display from Spence Island and Dreher Island, 9:15 p.m. (803) 781-5940 Gaston: Concert and skateboard competition noon-4 p.m. Friday at Mack Elementary School. Admission $5. Proceeds benefit ...

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  14. Vehicle Strikes Several Trees, Driver KilledRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 1 | WLTX-TV Columbia

    Officials at the Lexington County Coroner's Office say a 42-year-old Gaston man was killed after his car struck several trees near James Dunbar Road in Pelion.

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  15. Fatal accident in Pelion being investigated

    Tuesday Jul 1 | WIS-TV Columbia

    ... County Coroner's Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol. Coroner Harry Harman says 42-year-old Mark Watkins of Gaston was driving a Chevy van in the 200 block of James Dunbar Rd. when he lost control, ran off the road and overturned after striking ...

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  16. Cold Summer Soups

    Tuesday Jul 1 | GreenvilleOnline.com

    There is nothing better on a hot summer day than a cup of cold, refreshing soup.

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  17. Gaston woman fears worst for cherished ringRead the original story

    Monday Jun 30 | WIS-TV Columbia

    ... her two children's names. The ring was given to her on Mother's Day 12 years ago. Moore had to pawn the ring at the Gaston Pawn Shop for extra money during an emergency last year. "I brought it here to pawn it when my husband broke his neck," Moore ...

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  18. Eugene Austin Reese Sr.Read the original story

    Sunday Jun 29 | The State - South Carolina

    ... late Herschel Augustus Reese and Juliann Pearly Rinehart Reese. Graveside Services will be private with interment in Gaston Memorial Park. Memorial Services at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 01, 2008, New Hope Baptist Church. Visitation from 3:00 p.m. to ...

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  19. Shooting Death Leaves Some Residents on Edge

    Jun 22, 2008 | WLTX-TV Columbia

    ... happened early Friday morning. Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim as 23-year-old Kentjuan Wilson-Davenport of Gaston, and said he died from multiplie gunshot wounds. The shooting took place just before 1 a.m. at the Rice Creek Farms apartment ...

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  20. Mabel Elizabeth BranhamRead the original story

    Jun 21, 2008 | The State - South Carolina

    Services for Mabel Elizabeth Branham, 59, of Gaston, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2008, at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington.

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