Plank revisits colossal vessel and relives memories
At 74 he walks the vast ship, climbs ladders, and navigates tight spaces. He revisits his old hiding place on the main deck to watch flight operations, describing the moment as a thrill that brings back many memories.
Veteran recalls final voyage of USS Enterprise and future carrier
Falls, one of the 40 plank owners, rode the inactivation of the Enterprise, acknowledging preservation would be too costly. The ship will have radioactive fuel removed over three years, then be decommissioned and scrapped over two more years. The replacement CVN-80 costs 13.9 billion dollars and should launch in 2027.
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Women scarce in bricklayer and allied trades report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the five occupations with the fewest women. Cement masons, concrete finishers and terrazzo workers show 0.1 to 0.3 percent women, while electrical power line installers and repairers, carpet and floor installers, and heating and air conditioning mechanics and installers range from 0.4 to 0.6 percent.
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Women dominate many fields per labor stats
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows high female representation in several occupations with figures including secretaries and administrative assistants at 96.1 percent, child care workers at 94.7 percent, receptionists and information clerks at 92.7 percent, teacher assistants at 92.4 percent, and registered nurses at 91.1 percent.
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Women break stereotypes in auto repair programs
The piece notes that about 1.2 percent of automotive body and repair workers are women, with auto body ranks 13th among nontraditional jobs. It follows Shedd and Hill at Gaston College, detailing women facing skepticism, proving capability, and aiming to open a shop. The story highlights gendered perceptions and practical advantages of female workers in auto repair.
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Gaston College
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Arrest Report Dec 23 Gaston County list of suspects
Gaston County Police arrest report details adults arrested December 23 across Gastonia Clover and surrounding areas. Names ages and addresses shown with charges including larceny shoplifting assault aggravated robbery narcotic and traffic violations. Readable entries list times locations and originating roads.
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Jonas
Weddle
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Little Mountain
Hemphill
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