Amusement ride safety gaps spurred by accidents prompt calls
The piece notes state by state variation in amusement ride inspections, citing a 10 year old Kansas water slide death and a Tennessee Ferris wheel crash as catalysts. It highlights federal limits, with the CPSC only overseeing traveling rides and not conducting routine checks. Saferparks cites six states with no mandatory inspections. Insurance often dictates annual checks.
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Gastonia stadium survey explores financing and prices
The city studies a new Gastonia ballpark to support development costs including a $3.1 million access road. Results due by late September. The survey cites potential ticket rises from $7 to $15 and asks about club seats suites and group spaces while noting financing remains unresolved.
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Death probe delays reform again in Gaston County
Details emerge from the murder case of Jordyn Dumont as authorities plan a Child Fatality Task Force review. Police say McCullen, the girl's mother's boyfriend, is charged with first degree murder after her body was found August 10. Social workers had previously investigated neglect and closed the case in May. The task force will include local officials and professionals to review the death and public policy gaps.
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Fire Captain Cash Named Cherryville Volunteer of the Year
Cherryville Fire Capt. Jason Wofford nominates Cash for his positive attitude and work ethic. Cash, battalion chief in Shelby, found fire service a lifelong passion yet once explored city management before choosing firefighting as his career. He values the life-saving variety and adrenaline of going into burning buildings.
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Appalachian State University
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