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WEBAge 89. Gastonia, NC. Dixie Marilyn Forbes, 89, of Gastonia, NC passed away August 30, 2024 at Stanley Total Living Center. She was born October 3, 1934 in Gaston County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late William Hope... McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont.
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WEBAge 75. Garry "G.W." Webb Wyont, 75 of Settlers Drive, Cherryville, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. Born in Gaston County, NC on September 28, 1948, he was the son of... Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Gastonia Police Department promotes four, hires eight officers
WEBDec 31, 2020 · Gastonia Police Chief Travis Brittain announced four new sergeants and eight recently hired officers during a virtual promotion and swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 17. “This ceremony is different than how we’ve done it in the past due to the pandemic, and this is a proud moment for us as we formally recognize our new officers and sergeants ...
Gastonia Eastridge Mall shooting: Several people reported shot
WEBJun 10, 2022 · 1:29. A 17-year-old faces multiple felony charges related to a shooting Friday at Gastonia's Eastridge Mall that injured three people and set off a massive police response. GEMS reported it transported three people to CaroMont Regional Medical Center with gunshot wound injuries. None of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.
Gaston Family Health Services announces launch of Kintegra Health
WEBApr 1, 2020 · 0:48. Gaston Family Health Services Inc., a federally qualified health center, will now be known as Kintegra Health, the organization announced Wednesday. The comprehensive rebranding unifies the the company’s medical, dental and behavioral health practices, special programs and supportive services across eight …
Gaston County Schools prepare for 2020-2021 school year
WEBMay 27, 2020 · Gaston County Schools proposed calendar includes 1,077 hours of instruction, stretching from Aug. 17 to May 26, 2021. The first semester would end before winter break and second semester would start Jan. 5. Graduation would be held Saturday, May 29, 2021, which is more Memorial Day weekend 2021. “The committee was excited to try to end first ...
Mayor of Stanley now deputy town manager - Gaston Gazette
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Kara Fohner. Gaston Gazette. 0:02. 0:48. The most recent mayor of Stanley is now a deputy town manager for the town, and the current town manager plans to eventually retire. Steven Denton resigned from his position as mayor Tuesday and was appointed deputy town manager, at a salary of $115,000, Town Manager Heath Jenkins said in an email.
Duke Energy starts work on solar plant in Gaston County
WEBJul 31, 2020 · Work is expected to begin soon on Duke Energy’s Gaston Solar Power Plant, a 25-megawatt facility that will be built on an 180-acre site near Bessemer City. The facility, which will include 90,000 fixed tilt solar panels, is part of the energy company’s plan to expand its cleaner energy options. Once operational, the facility will produce up ...
Gaston County Schools introduces new CTE course
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Gaston County Schools’ Career and Technical Education department is making strides in plans to expand CTE options for students. In addition to a new Career Exploration Center opening this year at the former Forest Heights Elementary School, Gaston County Schools will now offer a cosmetology program at Hunter Huss High School, according to district officials.