Spirit of giving lifts Stocking Fund past $113K
The Gazette Stocking Fund soared past its $100000 goal reaching nearly $114000 by Thursday after a slow start Thanksgiving Day campaign. Donations arrived from the Nanney Foundation and morning mail plus a filled Salvation Army kettle in Gaston County. Final total to be announced on Christmas Day. Donations today and Monday accepted at The Gazette Gastonia location.
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Gazette
Charles and Irene Nanney
Morning Mail
Gaston County
Salvation Army
the Gazette
Remount Road
Gastonia
Kat Granger
Nathan Cabot
Carl Costanzo
Russell
Gaston leaders discuss gun control stance after Connecticut shooting
Gaston leaders weigh gun policy with State Representative Torbett urging studies into mental illness and triggers behind violence rather than guns themselves. County Chairman Price backs state level debate, Hastings supports tougher laws, and a Gastonia councilwoman calls for careful dialogue balancing Second Amendment rights with mental health focus.
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Gaston
Connecticut
Obama
John Torbett
R-Stanley
Torbett
Sandy Hook
Mickey Price
Gaston County Board of Commissioners
North Carolina
Raleigh
Christmas Feast feeds Gastonia volunteers feed masses
East Baptist Church in Gastonia hosts the 12th Annual Christmas Feast on Christmas Eve, serving hot meals and distributing groceries clothing and gifts. Organizers expect over 2200 plates this year backed by volunteers from multiple churches and businesses with $10000 worth of groceries and toys prepared.
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East Baptist Church
Gastonia
Jeff Bryson
Church Street
Franklin Boulevard
Tim Parker
East Baptist
Parker
Bryson
Annual Christmas Feast at East Baptist Church Christmas charity
East Baptist Church at 114 N Church St hosts an annual Christmas Feast for homeless and needy residents and emergency services workers. Each attendee receives a hot meal a grocery ticket and two toys per child.
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East Baptist Church
N. Church St
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