Food stamp caseload rising in Gaston County
Gaston County residents push to SNAP aid as the economy worsens. Robin Walker, disabled, relies on $73 monthly SNAP benefits to supplement pantry foods amid stigma. Officials say more locals seek food stamps as conditions deteriorate.
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Nimble Freddy Willoks Encounters a Dog That Adopted Him
A brief street scene reveals Freddy Willoks unexpectedly forming a bond with a stray dog that chose him, turning an ordinary day into a small, heartwarming moment.
Sassy the Gaston County dog charms Mount Holly readers
Sassy, an orange and white 13-year-old dog from Mount Holly, spends her days along Main Street near Quick Stop Convenience Store. She greets Freddy Willoks, who first met her as a puppy after she was abandoned and later chose to stay near the store. He cared for her, spayed her after she had litters, and now watches over her daily routine.
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