Lifesaver Saves Jovie After Hidden Heart Defect Found
Bonnie and Robbie Smith prepared to take newborn Jovie home when doctors detected low oxygen readings of 91 percent. A five hour surgery corrected a coarctation of the aorta discovered by a newborn screening, a test mandated since May 2013 after widespread awareness from heart groups.
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Love Zipper a Scar Marks Jovie’s Start of Life
A mother recalls her daughter Jovie born with a chest scar described as a love zipper. Doctors expect a normal life with little chance of further surgeries. Parents of affected children report they later play sports, offering hope. Reporter Lauren Baheri can be reached at 704-869-1842 or on Twitter.
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Bonnie Smith Sees Family Story Turn Inheritance Into Tale
Bonnie Smith notes a grandchild will bring a unique story to the family, promising a fresh perspective that differs from siblings and cousins, and adds a personal twist to family memory.
Charter Ridgeview eyes minority access to high quality charter school
Ridgeview plans to offer minority students entry to a high quality charter. Town Center Charter High would give failing students a path to a diploma under N C High School for Accelerated Learning Inc. The Gaston County charter is under reapplication by Ridgeview, with Anthony Lindsey noting surprising but constructive advisory feedback. River Pointe did not reapply, while other charters approved include three in Mecklenburg and matches across several counties.
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Police arrest log from Gaston County agencies for Dec 3
Daily police report covers Gastonia and Gaston County arrests from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on December 3. Names ages addresses crimes listed include burglary residential no force larceny shoplifting assault simple drug violations and contempt of court with times from 6:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. at various streets and locations.
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