Smoking rate gaps persist across racial groups in CDC study
The CDC finds overall adult smoking declines across most groups but large disparities remain. Whites and blacks show about a quarter smoking, Asians about one in ten, Native Americans and Alaska Natives near four in ten. Native groups rose from 37.1 to 38.9 percent between periods.
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U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Alaska
Stanton Glantz
Glantz
University of California At
San Francisco
CDC
Bridgette Garrett
Office On
Spay Clinic Relocation Moves Forward in Gastonia
The Gastonia Planning Commission unanimously approved the Animal League relocation near Oakwood Cemetery. A 15 day appeal period begins as City Council weighs the decision. The clinic, operating since 2009, plans a larger ground floor surgery area with offices in the basement and a second floor lease. A memorial garden with commemorative bricks is planned, endorsed by the York Chester Historic District Commission.
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Gastonia
E. Franklin Blvd
Terry Kenny
Kenny
Animal League
Pet Education
York Chester Historic District
North Carolina district maps face court challenge over gerrymander
The fight centers on a three judge panel to rule the 13 NC congressional districts unconstitutional. Common Cause accuses the updated map of orchestrating a Republican 10-3 majority. GOP leaders defend legality, citing limited county splits and asserting political foes aim to curb voters' choice.
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North Carolina
U.S. Supreme Court
Common Cause
Karen Hubert Flynn
Washington
Man admits injecting heroin linked to Woodward death
Steven Reese testified that Tonya Woodward’s cocaine habit escalated to heroin after he cut her off financially. Sutton pleaded guilty to injecting heroin that killed Woodward, while Matthew Loughman’s death connected to Russell’s heroin supply. Reese criticized the justice result but forgave. Russell admitted supplying heroin to Loughman who died in 2015.
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Steven Reese
Tonya Woodward
Reese
Sutton
Woodward
CareMont Regional Medical Center
Superior Court
Robert T. Sumner
Sumner
Matthew Austin Loughman
Cramerton
Russell
Loughman
County Drug Crisis Casts Shadow on Gaston Courtroom
Outside the Gaston County courtroom Reese notes a surge in drug cases seen the previous day, mostly involving illegal substances. Woodward’s shift from cocaine to heroin use highlights broader dangers as Sutton and Russell cases rise and deaths mount. Bell calls for unified action from federal interdiction to local deterrence, urging public understanding of drug dangers and strict prosecutions.
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Reese
Gaston County
Woodward
Sutton’s
Russell’s
Bell
Pokemon Go events draw crowds to downtown Belmont area
POKEMON continues as a Pokemon Go crawl aims to attract 2000 players to downtown Belmont. The event offers kid and adult costume contests and phone charging stations with no public funding. Businesses report a sales boost and more families dining downtown as landmarks become game destinations.
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Smith
McAdenville
Gastonia
Belmont Abbey College
Olio
Garrison Boulevard
Kahunaville
Union Road
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
Belmont
Freeman
Brad Freeman
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Bob Rucho
General Assembly
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James R. Hovis, JR
Certified Public Accountant
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Bhovise
Pokemon
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