Gazette Opinion Page Teaser at Gaston Gazette
Publisher Lucy C. Talley and Editor Hunter Bretzius invite readers to share thoughts at GastonGazette.com/opinion, signaling an open forum for community voices and ongoing dialogue. The notice emphasizes engagement and accessible submission channels for local commentary.
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Lucy C. Talley
Hunter Bretzius
28 Pages Controversy Reveals Saudi Ties to 9/11 Attacks
An editorial notes Dartmouth researchers find that withholding government information fuels suspicion. Declassified 28 pages show Saudi links to hijackers, including figures tied to Prince Bandar and Saudi ministries. Graham calls for full disclosure by FBI and CIA. pages labeled the cork in the bottle.
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Journal of Experimental Political Science
Dartmouth College
Washington Post
Congressional Joint
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Post
Washington
Saudi Arabia
al-Qaida
Abu Zubaydah
Bandar bin Sultan
United States
U.S
Bob
Graham
Florida
Prince Bandar
al- Qaida
Omar al-Bayoumi
California
al-Bayoumi
FBI
Saudi
Ministry of Defense
Osama bin Laden
Osama Bassman
Bassman
60 Minutes
Steve Kroft
Kroft
CIA
Early College advocates urge local calendars for dual enrollment
Bobby Padgett argues for scrapping the one size fits all school calendar law to align calendars with local community colleges for dual enrollment and fall exams before Christmas. Trent Thomasson notes DOJ findings that a proposed crossing would worsen traffic on 85 and mostly benefit South Carolina, not North Carolina.
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Bobby Padgett
DOJ
Trent Thomasson
Bill Dooley Dies At 82 Years Old
Obituary notes the passing of Bill Dooley at age 82 with tributes from former players including Erie King. The piece acknowledges a career in coaching and the impact of his leadership.
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Bill Dooley
Catawba Crossings sparks local backlash in Gastonia
John Michalski of Gastonia argues against a taxpayer funded bridge project dubbed Catawba Crossings. He claims developers and politicians push a growth plan that benefits insiders, raises taxes, worsens traffic, strains schools, and harms existing neighborhoods while promising recreation and economic perks.
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Garden Parkway
Belmont
Gaston County
Charlotte
Gastonia
Catawba
Harper Road
Mechanicsville
N.Y
Emerald City
Franklin Boulevard
Letters to the Editor on leaf bins and drug laws
Brenda Sanders of Gastonia questions city leaf bin funding and street side container placement. Makde Lanning urges tougher drug laws to deter overdoses and reduce repeat offenses.
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Makde Lanning
Gastonia
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