Speeding Concerns Rise as Highway Expands Near Gastonia
Gastonia officers report limited manpower for broader highway patrols though speeds in construction zones exceed limits by 10 to 15 mph. DOT notes fewer wrecks with the expanded six miles, but higher speeds could yield more serious accidents where lanes narrow west of Gastonia.
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Debate Over Moments of Silence Policy At School Board
In a tense meeting, board members discuss whether to mandate moments of silence in classrooms. Some oppose. others favor teacher discretion or opt outs. Schools attorney notes a tie vote could derail the proposal.
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Vegetables price surge hits stores after California floods
Produce buyers report near record prices for lettuce broccoli and cauliflower as California flood damage tightens supplies. Linwood Produce jackets expect higher wholesale costs with retail lettuce possibly reaching three dollars a head. Food Lion shifts to frozen stock and rejects some California lots to maintain quality.
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Gaston Farmers Adapt to Dry Spell Delays Market Start
Gaston growers face a dry spell delaying planting and market readiness. Bill Skelton notes a late spring and irrigation dependency, while Helen and Ronald Boy sell at the Gastonia market. The home grown strawberry season is two weeks away, and prices at stores are expected to be high until June market opens. Clara Pasour of Dallas adds insight from the market scene.
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North Carolina voters weigh GOP candidates front runners
Cynthia Hollifield names Bob Dole Phil Gramm and Pat Buchanan as top three in state with conservative appeal. Dalpiaz predicts Dole or Gramm will win the nomination. James Hughey supports Dole though others could excel. Dole previously ranked second in Gaston 1988. NC shifted its primary to March to join Super Tuesday.
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Weather Snapshot for Greater Gaston Region Wednesday
Partly cloudy conditions with highs near 82 to 85 and lows around 53 to 58 across Gastonia Greensboro Hickory Raleigh Durham. No precipitation reported.
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Official calls fires in Asheville top city blaze in 25 years
Fire chief John Rukavina labeled the riverfront warehouse fire near Asheville as one of the largest blazes in 25 years after century-old buildings were destroyed. Firefighters were seen cleaning up after Sundays incident.
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Easter Bunny crucified on tax form stirs faith groups
A New Yorker cover showing a business suited Easter Bunny crucified on a tax form triggers Christian protests. Peggy Gache confronts the new smoking ban on first day in most city restaurants. Phillip Rowe aims to breed a better banana for a future without current varieties. Nathan Deal, conservative Democrat from Georgia, plans to switch to the Republican party, sources say.
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Woman finds support group for arthritis via computer
Phaedra Hise reports joining an online support group while facing crippling arthritis. The feature notes practical progress and the search for relief through digital communities.
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Man charged with murder prompts criminology study
The man charged with murdering ten women in Charlotte defies simple profiling and may become a case study for criminologists. Experts note the case offers detailed insight into serial murder patterns and investigative challenges.
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KMH Plan Puts Trustees under County Hospital Authority
Kings Mountain Hospital trustees tentatively approve a long term arrangement allowing the Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority to operate KMH for 22 years. Belmont Abbey College receives the second largest gift in its history after a year of budget cuts. A Charlotte man convicted of involuntary manslaughter is placed on probation to ensure a longer period of supervision than prison would have provided.
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Hornets rebound to topple Celtics at home in Hive
Charlotte wins after rough loss at Indiana to snap Celtics, solidifying fourth seed hopes in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The team hosts New Jersey next, facing mounting pressure as the season nears its end.
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Coca-Cola Reflects on New Coke Blunder Ten Years On
The Coca-Cola Co marks ten years since its misstep with New Coke, using humor to acknowledge the infamous move. The company references the era and the public response while framing the event as a learning moment in corporate history.
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