Storm rips Gastonia area with outages and fires
A brutal storm with 50 mph winds battered Greater Gaston including Gastonia. A possible tornado was reported near Franklin Boulevard. Lightning struck the communications center causing dispatch delays. Fires broke out citywide, including Rahmann Conveyor on East Franklin. Police rerouted traffic to manage the outages.
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Gastonia
Gaston
Hugo
Franklin Boulevard
U.S. 321
Don Williams
Rahmann Co
East Franklin Boulevard
West waits for a freed Western hostage in Beirut
Authorities in Lebanon, Europe and the United States assemble teams of specialists and monitor overnight for a potential release. U.S. and British embassies stay on alert as diplomats remain near phones. White House and State Department coordinate medical and mediation teams while President Bush notes growing optimism. Giandomenico Picco travels to Geneva and Damascus to discuss possible negotiations.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Middle East
Europe
United States
U.S
State Department
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Fitzwater
Bush
Maine
U.N
Javier Perez de Cuellar
Giandomenico Picco
Geneva
Picco
British Broadcasting Corp
Damascus
Keaton brings Hollywood to Stanley for day of filming
Actress director Diane Keaton shot a cable movie in Stanley with a 70 member crew, featuring about 15 minutes of footage across town. Beau Bridges may join Friday at St Joseph's Church in Mount Holly as Anne McCaffrey notes Stanley’s quaint appeal and a wintery downtown warehouse setting. Police blocked N C 27 to manage traffic while residents and fans watched, including Bobby West who came out for Diane Keaton’s presence.
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Stanley
Hollywood
Diane Keaton
Bridges
St. Joseph’s Church
Mount Holly
Anne McCaffrey
N.C
D.R. Davis
Bobby West
Nursing home faces new state abuse probe at Royal Crest
The state attorney general and Gaston District Attorney pursue an abuse and neglect case at Royal Crest nursing home. The inquiry, tied to a Gaston County grand jury finding, follows prior fines and county probes and may involve Medicaid patients beyond Horace Keller. Co owner Jim Leach denies knowledge of the basis.
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Gastonia
Royal Crest
Gaston County
Charlie Hobgood
Gaston
Michael Sands
Hobgood
Gaston County Department of Social Services
Horace Keller
Jim Leach
James Blackburn
George Kline
Kline
Royal Crest nursing home opens after state finds problems
In June 1989 the 50 bed Autumn field nursing home closes due to serious issues. In July 1989 it reopens as Royal Crest with new management. February 1990 inspections note some deficiencies but grant a full license. January to February 1991 state probes begin after at least one complaint. April 18, 1991 Royal Crest fined 7000 dollars and license suspended for failing to obtain doctor care for five critically ill patients. June 20, 1991 DSS asks Governor Martin to review inspectors’ investigations.
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Autumnfield Nursing Home
Royal Crest
Gaston
Department of Social Services
Jim Martin
Home and State
State keeps top rating despite NC budget strains
Standard and Poor's says North Carolina will retain its Triple A bond rating for now. The firm criticizes the 1991-92 budget for limited flexibility amid economic risks and questions long term commitments in education and other areas. State officials express concern but remain confident in the rating.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
New York
Standard & Poor’s Corp
Harlan E. Boyles
Boyles
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Lincolnton
Charlotte
Fox
Teresa Dixon
Murray Gazette
Bill Smith
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Beau
Main Street
Jeff Melton
Nursing Home
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