Gazette Opinion: Readers invited to Gaston Gazette site
Lucy C. Talley publisher and Hunter Bretzius editor invite readers to share opinions at GastonGazette.com opining platform. The appeal highlights community voices and public discourse opportunities from the Gaston Gazette newsroom.
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Lucy C. Talley
Hunter Bretzius
GastonGazette.com
New faces in Gaston County foster community pride and growth
Editorial notes two newcomers shaping local life in Cramerton and Mount Holly. Eric Smallwood leads Cramerton Parks and Recreation, Carson Dean becomes executive director of the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation. Both bring energy, experience, and a listening ear to residents. The piece highlights shared pride, growth, and the goal to enhance life through partnerships that reinforce community spirit.
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Gaston County
Eric Smallwood
Cramerton
Parks and Recreation Department
Carson Dean
Mount Holly
Charlotte
Smallwood
Harrisburg
Mount Holly Community Foundation
Rec
New Mount Holly Community Development Foundation
John Clark
the Gazette
Lawsuit and public health anger target Duke neighbors
Citizens express distrust toward Duke and the state over alleged health harms and water contamination. They urge protection for children, accuse officials of hiding deposition details, and criticize Duke Power and Aqua for water quality failures.
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Duke
Amy Rumsett Brown
McCrory
Whitewater Center
Duke Power
Douglas W. Canipe
First Amendment Text and Scope
The quote presents the First Amendment clause: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press and the right to assemble and petition the government for grievances.
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Congress
Clinton Cash exposes Clinton influence peddling and money
Commentary argues the Clinton family profits from speaking fees and foundation spending, citing Bill Clinton speeches earning up to 750000 after Hillary became secretary of state, donations tied to favors, and Ericss on deal links. It questions the Foundation’s charity share and Haiti projects, suggesting amplified access for donors and associates.
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Hillary Clinton
Clintons
Clinton Cash
Peter Schweizer
Schweizer
Bill Clinton
Bill
Hillary
Nigeria
Moscow
Kremlin
Clinton
Clinton Foundation
Sean Davis
Federalist
Haiti
Denis O’brien
Digicel
VCS Mining
VCS
Ericsson Telecom
Ericsson
State Department
WikiLeaks
Washington
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