Vigil honors Connecticut shooting victims in Gastonia
A Tuesday night candlelight vigil at Rotary Pavilion in downtown Gastonia remembered the children and adults killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown. Local clergy and residents offered comfort as Gaston County leaders and community members spoke about healing and understanding amid the tragedy.
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Gaston College partners with Golden Leaf for workforce training program
Dan Gerlach of the Golden LEAF Foundation praises a program that trains workers for welding and certification at Gaston College. Rachel Whitaker of Cookson Company Inc. notes the partnership boosts internal training. The project, backed by Gaston County commissioners with 3.3 million toward renovations, aligns with a 24.9 million bond referendum voter approved in 2006. Amanda Memrick can be reached at 704-869-1839.
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