Praised servant to family city and church remembered
Legacy of James Guffey, 46, Mount Holly assistant city manager and finance director, mourned by wife and two children. Described by stepfather Sam Carpenter as dependable and affectionate, he balanced duties at city hall with family life and church service. He died Friday from complications of a diagnosed condition, leaving a void in his community and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Jamie” Guffey
Mount Holly
Guffey
Sam Carpenter
Carpenter
Bryan Hough
Jamie
Sitting in for Santa 4 by John Clark
A brief item notes John Clark presents Sitting in for Santa 4, a holiday program likely featuring Santa role play and seasonal entertainment. The column highlights Clark as host and suggests cheer for readers seeking festive activities.
Gastonia Santa Claus keeps his door open for Christmas
Ernest Herron, 77, a Gastonia resident who lost a leg years ago, now poses as Santa from his carport each Christmas season. Bought a Santa suit by his stepdaughter, he grows a beard and greets visiting children, listening to their wishes as lights illuminate his home from Thanksgiving till Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Herron
Santa Claus
Herron
Santa
Gastonia
Kayleann Cutshaw
Community event near H H Beam Elementary in Gastonia
A free community gathering runs from 6 to 9 p.m. through Wednesday at 505 Fleetwood Circle Gastonia near H H Beam Elementary. Attendees are welcome to bring a camera and participate in neighborly activities.
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Fleetwood Circle
Gastonia
H.H Beam
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