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Shelby woman wins $1 million lottery prize
CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — A Shelby woman is celebrating after she scratched off a $1 million lottery prize this month. Tawanna Calhoun stopped at BJ's Quick Stop on Fallston Road and tried her luck on a $50 scratch-off ticket. It was Calhoun's lucky day as she revealed a $1 million-winning ticket, North Carolina Education Lottery officials said.
Something sweet is coming to McAdenville
Life is Sweet, a new candy store, recently opened in McAdenville. According to the owner, Tracy Gunn, she plans to give one new customer free candy for a year. While Gunn is new to North Carolina, she is not new to running a candy store. ...
Animal shelter left with limited resources after tornado
Gaston County's animal shelter has been unable to access its network since the tornado on May 8, leaving them without phones and other internet-based capabilities. "We're very limited on our resources, just because we don't have access to the network," said Dr. Jessica Hilderbran, administrator and veterinarian at Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement in Gastonia.
Gaston to host free viewing of documentary about veterans' struggles
A documentary that explores the struggles faced by North Carolina veterans when they complete their service will be screened in Gaston County next month. "The Veteran's Battlefield" will be shown at 6 p.m. June 13 at the Gaston County Public Library's main branch, 1555, E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia. The free event is open to the public.
‘Five and fabulous’: Hippo celebrates birthday at Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo held a mermaid-themed party for its hippos to celebrate the fifth birthday of one of the bloat, Adanna. Footage released by Dallas Zoo shows the hippos enjoying some watermelon and lettuce snacks, as well as a refreshing swim in the pool. “Feeling five and fabulous,” the zoo wrote. Credit: Dallas Zoo via Storyful
New Southern-style restaurant in Shelby is a dream realized
At Carolina Kitchen, owners and chefs, Luis Salazar and Jennifer Bonilla, want people to taste the love in every bite. The restaurant, which serves Southern food with a twist, opened its doors this week at 220 Campbell St. in Shelby after months of preparation by Salazar, his wife Christine, and Bonilla.
Gaston high schoolers to put on unique fashion show
Clothing designed and sewn by Gaston County students will be on display Saturday at a Gastonia fashion show for people whose attire requires special modifications. The students from Cherryville High School and Webb Street School spent weeks crafting the special designs for students who struggle to find pieces that fit their special needs, according to a news release from the Gaston County Museum.
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