Gaston County Schools to explore pay for performance
The district forms a panel of educators and business leaders to discuss a pay for performance system for teachers and licensed staff. Plans include January meetings, possible February board presentation, and potential state filings by March 1. Supporters cite growth-based measures while acknowledging concerns about fairness and competition.
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Gaston County
John Tutterow
Tutterow
Woodhill Elementary
Board of Education
State Board of Education
Man Arrested as Warrants Issued After Gun Cache Found
Gaston County police arrested Mark Wesley Walters 41 after warrants were issued for a second suspect following discovery of 45 firearms and 9 pounds of cash at a Chestnut Ridge Road home. The incident occurred Thursday in western Gaston County. A related note recalls York Chester Middle as a former closure consideration a year ago. Julian Wilson, band director, was named Southwest Regional Teacher of the Year representing Gaston County Schools.
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Tutterow
York Chester
Julian Wilson
Chestnut Ridge Road
Gaston County
Mark Wesley Walters
Chestnut Ridge Church Road
York Chester Middle
Remembering Ed Drury A Christmas Family Tale
An elderly narrator recalls Ed Drury, a kind, witty man who dated his sister Margie and helped others, including aiding the narrator with a wartime car loan. Ed came from a six‑brother clan, loved cars, and shared Christmas gatherings with friends, family, and his daughter Daisy Ann, who grew up to teach.
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Margie
Sassafras
Leapin
Lena
Salisbury
Air Force
Duke
Daisy Ann
Daisy
Brent Yount
the Gazette
Margie Drury
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