Ranlo opens splash pad as park upgrades continue
Ranlo's splash pad at Ranlo Park on Park Drive opens amid county grants, with improvements still planned for Ranlo Park and Gardin Park. Town Commissioner Robin Connor notes upcoming additions include miniature golf and Corn Hole spaces, plus minor skateboard park fixes. Local families praise the splash pad, especially the water buckets.
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Gastonia Man Accused in Past of Breaking Into Church
A Gastonia man previously accused of breaking into a church is noted in a local brief. The report references prior charges and ongoing public safety concerns in the neighborhood.
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Man Declared Unfit for Trial in Stepson Murder Case
Gaston County man Tom Jones Deason, 73, charged with second degree murder in the April 2016 death of his stepson Rodney Lee Smith at a Gastonia area home, was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial after a revaluation. Judge Carl Fox ordered admission to Broughton Hospital in Morganton for the time being. Police say an argument escalated to violence and alcohol may have been involved.
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Elderly eyewitness depositions set ahead of murder trial
Gaston County prosecutors seek depositions from several elderly survivors of Brian Thad Carver s alleged attacks as he faces a first degree murder charge in the death of a 90 year old man. Judge Fox granted the request with a tentative Aug 28 date. Carver faces multiple charges including two kidnappings robbery with a dangerous weapon and related counts as a felon in possession of a firearm.
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