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Cold cases get a fresh look

What happens to a murder investigation when the crime scene disappears? Gravel covers the patch of grass where a lifeless body once lay. Tips on possible suspects now lead to dead...

Two concerts in the works for 2012 American Legion World Series

SHELBY — American Legion World Series officials won’t yet say who they have in mind for two concerts scheduled in conjunction with this year’s event. They will...

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies (updated)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a...

Conference tournaments tip off Monday

Most teams will play Monday as conference basketball tournaments tip off across the area. The Big South 3A and Southern Piedmont 1A/2A conferences scheduled the first round...

Basketball conference tournament schedules

Big South 3A Conference Boys Monday’s first round at higher seeds (7) North Gaston at (2) Hunter Huss, 7 (6) Kings Mountain at (3) Ashbrook, 7:30 (5) Crest at (4) South...

Future jobs now at GTP

The people in charge of recruiting industry — and ever-important jobs — to Gaston County are set to announce the fourth new employer in a year at Gastonia Technology...

Daily calls for service 2/11/12

Daily calls for service blotter Calls created from 2/10/12 7 a.m. to 2/11/12 7 a.m. County Fire Date Time Agency Address Call Type 2/10/12 7:23 AM CF 62 E...

What brought police to your neighborhood? 2/11/12

Daily crime blotter - list of police reports taken by the city of Gastonia and the Gaston County Police Departments. Cases entered from 2/10/12 7 a.m. to 2/11/12 7:00 a.m....

Who got arrested? 2/11/12

Daily arrest blotter - list of arrests made by the Gastonia Police Department, Gaston County Police Department and Gaston County Sheriff's Office. Arrests which occurred from...

COLUMN: NASCAR's week of furlough

This week demonstrates what happens to creatures of habit. The Daytona 500 is Feb. 26. The last time it was run...

Tar Heels regain footing with win over Virginia

CHAPEL HILL – Tyler Zeller felt better after Saturday afternoon’s game. The North Carolina center, who was the center of adoration from consoling North Carolina fans,...

Frederick Douglass production comes to Gastonia

The life of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was portrayed by actors on Saturday afternoon in front of more than 150 people at the Gaston County Public Library on East Garrison...

Parents say schools could do more to stop bullying

Fifth-grader Landon Devinney thinks she’s stupid. She’s heard that taunt so many times that she’s started to believe it. The bullying started in kindergarten...

Man accused of murdering woman

A Lincolnton man is sitting in the Lincoln County Jail without bond facing a first-degree murder charge in the Friday death of 42-year-old Jennifer Costner. Jerry Alvin Black Jr.,...

NOTEBOOK: New team claims Red Bull points

A group of investors has reportedly acquired the owner points of the defunct Red Bull Racing in order to provide...

Ribbon cutting for Facet Foundry

The Gaston Regional Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening for the new Facet Foundry Jewelry Studio location at 530 S. New Hope Road. Cutting the...

Police find poker machines in Belmont

Detectives with the Belmont Police Department say they’ve seized three poker machines and $2,985 worth of cash from a home. At press time on Saturday, no one had been...

School bullying widespread not just in Gaston

Half of all children have been bullied at some point from kindergarten through 12th grade. At least half of all kids are bullied on a regular basis. That’s according to the...

Why Gaston cops lost their ‘eye in the sky’

Gaston County Police officers were ecstatic when they unveiled the department’s shiny drone aircraft to the public in 2006. Equipped with low-light and infrared cameras, the...

Gastonia motorcyclist makes a go with own shop

If you’ve ever driven south on U.S. 321 just north of downtown Gastonia, you might have seen the lime green and white building that houses Gaston Motorcycle Werks. As it...

Gaston Indicators: Foreclosures

71 Number of actual foreclosures in Gaston County in January 80 Number of actual foreclosures in Gaston County in December 63 Number of actual foreclosures in Gaston County during...

Get sex offender registry on your smartphone

North Carolinians now have a new tool to help locate registered sex offenders near homes, schools, parks or any location, state Attorney General Roy Cooper announced this week....

Teen sex party host gets 10 years in federal prison

A man who pleaded guilty in 2010 to hosting a teenage sex party in Hubert and later mailing sex toys to a teenage girl has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for sharing...

Five NC teen charged with cyber-bullying on social networking sites

Several teens were charged Thursday with cyber bullying for incidents that allegedly took place on social networking sites. The charges stem from three separate events related to...

NC father shoots daughter's computer after Facebook rant (video link)

ALBEMARLE, N.C. — An Albemarle man is making a name for himself on YouTube after posting a video of himself reading his daughter’s Facebook rant and then shooting her...

EDITORIAL: Cuban immigrant to successful businessman is inspiring story

“Capitalism” might be a dirty word to left-leaning “occupiers” and desperate U.S. politicians, but Cuban immigrant Moises Miranda know better. Despite...

COLUMN: A defining moment

Gov. Mitt Romney’s statement about not worrying about the poor has been treated as a gaffe in much of the media, and those in the Republican establishment who have been...

LETTER: Who’s paying the price?

For those of you who’ve been watching the GOP debates, no doubt you’ve heard the same consistent theme, America’s middle class, seniors and poor must continue...

Get the lowdown on this week's new movies

“Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson Directed by: Brad Peyton Rating: PG for some adventure action, and brief...

Today in history - Actress Jennifer Aniston turns 43

Today is Saturday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2012. There are 324 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 11, 1812, Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry...

Local sports roundup: Forestview completes sweep of KM

Varsity boys basketball Big South 3A Forestview 65, Kings Mountain 49 — Calvin Johnson (17 points), Devante Mackins (16 points), Sean Spencer (12 points), Kevin Clyburn (10...

South Point can't finish comeback against Crest, Williams scores 1,000th point

SHELBY — The South Point High boys basketball team recovered from a 15-4 first-quarter deficit at Crest on Friday and led on three occasions in the second quarter. But...

Moore's buzzer beater lifts Huss over Ashbrook

GASTONIA — Hunter Huss coach Walt Wallace “liked the look” in sophomore guard Kerrion Moore’s eyes as he plotted strategy for the game’s final...

Highland Tech beats Cherryville for first conference title

GASTONIA — The lack of a big postgame celebration on the court made it seem as if this was no big deal. Far from it. The Rams were all smiles afterward and will be talking...

Throat-slayshing case: Adult or juvenile?

SHELBY — Schoolmates charged in a Shelby woman’s throat-slashing could find themselves in different parts of the court system — despite being separated in age by...

Bobcats drop franchise-record 13th straight game

CHARLOTTE – The good news? One of the Charlotte Bobcats’ three injured starters returned to action and another could be back in action as soon as next week. The bad...

Man accused of terrorizing people with handgun

A Gastonia man faces charges he discharged a firearm in the city limits and hung a handgun out the window of a vehicle to terrorize people. Christian Walker Currence, 18, of 1510...

New church strives put new face on worship

On the first day this “plant” church was launched, 247 people attended services. That’s more than some churches’ total congregations. “It’s...

Superstar T.D. Jakes Makes A Confession

For more than a decade, Pentecostal Bishop T.D. Jakes has lived in the shadow of a Time magazine cover that asked, “Is this man the next Billy Graham?” That was a...

If you feel far from God, guess who moved?

My wife can’t understand my obsession. It happens all the time while we’re driving around town or on the interstate. All of sudden, I’ll burst out laughing,...

Local fellowships

BELMONT First United Methodist, 807 South Point Road, holds its Second Blessings annual Spring children’s consignment sale from 7 to 11 a.m. March 3 in Carpenter Hall. ...

Duke back on top of ACC, hopes to keep momentum

DURHAM — From teetering toward third place in the Atlantic Coast Conference to tied for first instead, it’s a brand new world for Duke.The Blue Devils emerged from...

Williams message to Heels: Don't wallow

CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina coach Roy Williams and his players were understandably shaken after Wednesday night’s 85-84 loss to Duke.“We made some crucial...

Wake Forest has plenty of issues to address

Wake Forest coach Jeff Bzdelik has no shortage of topics that must be addressed with a five-game losing streak as part of the latest burden on the Demon Deacons.For Wake Forest,...

Known as the "Good Humor Guy," John Rudasill entertains

From the time he was in college, John William Rudasill Jr. of Lawndale has entertained people with his humorous stories and characters. Known as the “Good Humor...

Local Gospel music events

St. Marks Episcopal, All Saints Episcopal, St. Stephens A.M.E. Zion, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal and Holy Trinity Lutheran Churches are sponsoring a “Gospel Hymn...

Billy Graham - Look at Jesus with an open heart and mind

Q: As far as I’m concerned, religion is just a crutch for weak people. We need to be strong and rely on ourselves, and quit believing in something that doesn’t even...

Police investigate homicide

Lincolnton police are investigating a woman’s murder after responding to what was first thought to be a call about a suicide. A 42-year-old woman died at 1225 Untold Way,...

ACC barnstorming hoops tour coming to Forestview in April

GASTONIA – Can’t get enough ACC basketball? Well, ACC basketball is coming to the area in April with the 34th annual ACC Barnstorming tour. This year’s event...

Local sports announcements: Spring sign-ups in full swing

To list an announcement, call 704-869-1841, fax it to 704-867-5751 or e-mail it to sports@gastongazette.com. Please let us know how long your announcement needs to be listed. Is...