Gaston Gazette Names Michael Smith Regional Executive Editor
The Gaston Gazette announces Michael Smith as regional executive editor. Smith brings decades in journalism leadership, overseeing editorial strategy and newsroom operations across the region.
Replacement bridge part of Gaston County transport plan
The state approves funding to replace the Wilkinson Boulevard bridge over the Catawba River as part of a broader effort to improve regional access between Gaston County and Charlotte. Leaders urge light rail, a southern Gaston bridge, I-85 widening, and regional cooperation to unlock growth and attract business, including a potential Amazon HQ.
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Wilkinson Boulevard
Catawba River
Gastonia
Charlotte
Amazon
Ronnie Bryant
John Torbett
House Transportation Committee
Gaston County
Mark Cramer
Greater Gaston Development Corp
Wilkison Boulevard
Catawba
Wilkinson Boulevard News
Gaston
Mecklenburg
Charlotte Metro
Bryant
U.S. 74
Belmont
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Thought for Today Quote on Fool and Money
An anonymous aphorism notes that a fool and his money are soon parted but warns against calling him a fool until the money is gone. The quip reflects prudent wit on wealth and judgment.
Letters to the editor policy and contact details
The Gaston Gazette invites readers to submit opinion letters with name address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and accuracy, with preferred length under 300 words. No poetry, petitions, form letters, consumer complaints. limit one letter per 15 days. mail P O Box 1538 Gastonia NC 28053 fax 704 867 5751 or email gastongazette at gastongazette dot com or gastongazette dot com slash opinion.
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Responding to MeToo Cultural Change in Business
Column outlines practical steps for businesses to address MeToo impact. It advises evaluating harassment policies, empowering women to lead policy changes, building transparent change plans with EEOC RAINN NSVRC and NSWRC input, and preparing crisis communications. It stresses public accountability and community support through donations or volunteering.
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Tarana Burke
Alyssa Milano
Hollywood
Harvey Weinstein
CNN
Time
MeToo
Chicago Tribune
Edelman
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
NSVRC
EEOC
Forbes Agency Council
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