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Trampoline, lifted by tornado, was tangled in power lines for days, Lowell man says
For a week, a trampoline blown onto power lines during a tornado May 8 hung above Paul Perkins' driveway. Perkins, who lives on Oakland Street in Lowell, contacted Duke Energy, Spectrum, and anyone else he could think of to try to get it taken down. "All they keep telling me...
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.
North Carolina to provide state-relief funds for Gaston Co. storm damage victims
GASTONIA, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a new disaster declaration to help people after two EF1 tornadoes and severe weather wind damage in Gaston County earlier this month. The declaration will provide assistance for thousands of people affected by the severe storms of May 8. “This...
Gaston County Residents: Report May 8 Storm Damage to Assess Recovery Needs
The Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services, along with other county agencies, started assessing damage right after the tornadoes on May 8. This is part of a joint effort with North Carolina Emergency Management to determine the full impact of the storms.
What to expect at the Cleveland County Arts Council garden tour
Are you a fan of flowers, the outdoors and garden art?. The Cleveland County Arts Council has just the event with the 2024 Garden and Outdoor Living Tour. The self-guided tour will showcase seven outdoor living spaces around the county on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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