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Parents Charged in Death of 7-Year-Old Hit by Car in North Carolina

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Parents Charged in Death of 7-Year-Old Hit by Car in North Carolina

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Gastonia County Sheriff’s Office (GASTONIA, N.C.) — The parents of a 7-year-old boy who was fatally struck by a car while trying to cross a street in North Carolina have been charged with manslaughter and remain in jail on $1.5 million bond, police said. The child was hit by a Jeep Cherokee on May 27 in Gastonia, located west of Charlotte, police said. He was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk with a 10-year-old boy when the c…See the Story

Gaston County Mugshots June 4th - WCCB Charlotte's CW

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Gaston County Mugshots June 4th - WCCB Charlotte's CW

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, June 4th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Read Article

Gaston County Mugshots June 2nd - WCCB Charlotte's CW

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Gaston County Mugshots June 2nd - WCCB Charlotte's CW

Check out the Gaston County mugshot from Monday, June 2nd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Read Article

Former Gastonia cop charged with illegal gun purchase

Former Gastonia police officer Xana Dayanae Dove faces federal charges for making a false statement during a firearm purchase.Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Whataburger Opens Its First North Carolina Restaurant in Gastonia - WCCB Charlotte's CW

GASTONIA, N.C. – Whataburger opened it’s doors Thursday morning in Gastonia on East Franklin Boulevard. It’s the company’s first restaurant in North Carolina. The grand opening is part of the year-long celebration of Whataburger’s 75th anniversary. Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud was at the restaurant opening and tells us, “75 years ago, in 1950, Harmon Dobson, out of a little hamburger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas, wanted to build a burger that…Whataburger · Gastonia See the Story

Gaston County Mugshots May 30th - WCCB Charlotte's CW

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Friday, May 30th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Gaston County · Gaston County Read Article

Texas Whataburger opens 1st NC location

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Texas-based fast-food chain Whataburger has opened its first North Carolina restaurant in Gastonia, with plans to open eight additional locations across the state by the end of the year. The next opening is scheduled for Hickory in June.Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Gastonia Homers Sink Southern Maryland - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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GASTONIA, N.C. — The Gastonia Ghost Peppers defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-3 in an Atlantic League of Professional Baseball game on May 29, 2025, at CaroMont Health Park. Gastonia’s strong first and sixth innings, powered by three home runs, secured the victory before 834 fans despite light rain. The Blue Crabs, now 15-13, struggled to counter Gastonia’s 10 hits, falling to the 10-20 Ghost Peppers.Gastonia surged ahead in the first …Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Blue Crabs Surge in 12-8 Victory - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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GASTONIA, N.C. — The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs defeated the Gastonia Ghost Peppers 12-8 in an Atlantic League of Professional Baseball game on May 28, 2025, at CaroMont Health Park. The Blue Crabs (15-12) overcame an early deficit with a five-run third inning and strong offensive performances, improving their record while the Ghost Peppers (9-20) struggled defensively. The game, attended by 631 fans, lasted 3 hours and 40 minutes under cloudy…Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Industrial accident claims Gastonia man

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A Gastonia man died of cardiac arrest following a workplace accident at a home-building plant in Kings Mountain. The incident is currently under investigation, with authorities working to determine the circumstances leading to the fatality.Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Whataburger's first Charlotte-area restaurant opens

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Iconic chain Whataburger opened its first Charlotte-area location in Gastonia, planning several more North Carolina restaurants this year.Whataburger · Gastonia Read Article

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