Donor expands charity drive to clothes and food aid
DHHS reports aid reaching 600 children in 200 families aided by a $50,000 annual boost. Local donors emphasize broad help beyond toys with clothing, food, and activities for families in need. Food Lion Ingles and Teacher Box Libby Lou's Gifts mobilize partners and volunteers to prepare goods and bikes for distribution. police assist with assembly and staging at Long Avenue.
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DHHS
Dobbins
Food Lion
Ingles
Dallas
Libby Lou
730 Union
Road
Lou Ann Gibson
Libby Stines
Stines
Gibson
Gaston County
Social Services
Long Avenue
Gastonia
Colby McClain
Stephen Zill
Gaston County Police Department
Department of Health and Human Services
Union Road
Mike Hensdill
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Essie Essic Remembered For Sports and Community Work
Essie Essic, longtime Gaston County sports figure and civic leader, died leaving a legacy in coaching and business. Born in Davie County, he played prep basketball and baseball on scholarship, served in WWII, and built a sports business with partners after retirement. He led at Gaston Country Club and church, and mentored many, including his daughter Mary Lou Williard.
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Phillips
Essie
Davie County
Appalachian State University
Mount Airy
Mary Lou
Williard
Gastonia
Gaston Country Club
Fuller
Deacons
Weekend storm safety tips and preparedness guidance
The article warns of a cold rain on Saturday and snow Sunday that could make driving hazardous into Monday. It advises staying off roads if possible, using safe heating practices, and having 72 hours of supplies including bread milk gas cash food water plus working smoke alarms and ventilation for heaters. Contact information for Adam Lawson is provided.
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Outlaw
Gastonia
Rapp
Empty Stocking Fund drives local Salvation Army aid
The Gazette urges Gaston County readers to support The Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund to reach a $100,000 goal by Christmas. With a two week deadline and only $16 in the kettle at 2 pm, donations fund warm clothes toys and food boxes for 1,420 people including 882 children.
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Salvation Army
Gaston County
Gazette
George W. Bush
the Gazette
Remount Road
Gastonia
P.O
Messiah performance moved and venue changed in Gastonia
Due to weather threats the Charlotte Master Chorale abridges Messiah for a 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at First United Methodist Church of Gastonia, with Part I and the Hallelujah Chorus. The Dec. 7 and 8 Charlotte shows remain on schedule. tickets may be used for any performance and updates will be posted by the chorus.
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Fuller
Williard
Charlotte Master Chorale
Gastonia
First Baptist Church of
First United Methodist Church of
First United Methodist Church
Charlotte
Charlottemasterchorale.org
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