Gaston schools face $2 million hit from smaller class sizes
State HB13 requires K through third grade class sizes to average 20 with a 23 student cap. Gaston County must add about 30 teachers for 2018-19 to meet the new limits, on top of 26 hired this year. Some staff reassignment occurred to fit the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston
Gaston County
Duke Energy coal ash neighbors reach agreement
A class action suit against Duke Energy by neighbors in South Point and other areas was dropped after the utility reached a settlement. The agreement covers a voluntary financial package tied to alternate water connections required by state law and outlines which claims are barred or not by the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Energy
South Point
Duke
Partners donate Narcan doses to eight county area
Partners Behavioral Health Management will supply 1,900 Narcan doses across eight counties including Gaston, Cleveland, and Lincoln. At least 300 doses will aid Gaston officers whose supply expires in March. Barbara Hallisey says the program helps save lives and supports an opioid plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Partners Behavioral Health Management
Gaston
Cleveland
Lincoln
Barbara Hallisey
Partners
Department of Health and Human Services
Also Mentioned on This Page
Angie Sugate Gaenes Screeeeaeer
Gardner Park
Gaston Gazette
By Eric Wildstein
Ewildstein
Gastongazette.com
Robert Telford
Rock Hill
S.C
Darryl Thoespsen
Rock Hill, $c
Rennie McChure
Mount Holly
Meise Elas