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Gastonia city leaders under pressure to fill Ward 1 council seat with runner-up
Gastonia city leaders are under pressure from a GOP state representative to advance the "conservative agenda" by appointing Republican Robert King to fill the Ward 1 council seat left vacant in the wake of Robert Kellogg's April resignation. Kellogg, who is unaffiliated, stepped down after accepting a job two hours...
Cleveland County graduation ceremonies planned for this month
North Shelby High School recently held graduation, kicking off a series of ceremonies to be held in Cleveland County this month. Here's the list of upcoming graduation ceremonies:. Turning Point Academy, Tuesday, May 28, at 6 p.m. Cleveland Innovation, Thursday, May 30, at 11 a.m. Burns High School, Friday, May...
Southpoint commissioner ousted in runoff election
A newcomer trounced an incumbent county commissioner in the runoff election Tuesday, according to unofficial election results. Republican Jim Bailey will run unopposed for the Southpoint seat on the Gaston County Board of Commissioners in November's general election. Bailey received 2,338 votes, or 62.66%, while incumbent Commissioner Ronnie Worley got...
At this Gaston County prom, the seniors graduated years ago
It’s nearly the end of the school year, and that means it’s prom season — a time to go shopping for dresses and asking around for dates. In Gaston County, teenagers aren’t the only ones hitting the dance floor this spring. Some of the county’s older residents are as well.
Want to vote in the runoff? There's still time
Early voting has ended for the May runoff election, but those eligible can still vote today from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at their designated polling place. The runoff election pits incumbent county commissioner Ronnie Worley against opponent Jim Bailey, who very narrowly came out ahead of Worley in the primary election earlier this year.
When to expect Gaston County's graduation ceremonies
Seniors across Gaston County will walk across the stage and receive their diplomas later this month. Here is a list of high school graduation dates and times for the Gaston County Schools class of 2024:. May 16. Early colleges graduation will be held Thursday, May 16, in the Meyers Center...
Meet Gaston County's new District Court judge
The first time Holden Clark watched a murder trial, he was 14 years old. He had an uncle who was an attorney in Florida who would take Clark to court with him. "When I was 14 years old, he let me sit in on a murder trial with him, so I spent six weeks down there, watching this trial, and I was infatuated with it. And I knew at that point, that's what I wanted to do," Clark said.
Key Local Events in Gaston County: May 13-19 Overview
The week of May 13-19 in Gaston County features a range of events. On Monday, May 13, and Thursday, May 16, the Board of Equalization & Review will conduct hearings for formal appeals. These will be held in the Tax Board Room 239, 2nd floor of the Gaston County Administration Building at 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia.
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