Bill would let concealed guns on college campuses
State Senate backed House Bill 937 to repeal pistol purchase permits and allow guns inside cars on campuses and in alcohol venues unless signs ban it. The measure also tightens penalties for certain gun offenses and makes unauthorized firearm access to minors a crime. Patricia Skinner at Gaston College voices concern over campus language.
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Patricia Skinner
Flood relief seen as relief arrives for Gaston County
aid continues to pour on Gaston County amid rising rivers streams and flooded roads. Relief arrives briefly offering respite though conditions remain unsettled as authorities monitor the situation.
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Gaston County
Record of continuous rainfall floods Lake levels and roads
Duke Energy reports the Catawba River and Mountain Island Lake have seen daily rain for 10 days with up to 3 inches each time. Mountain Island Lake reached 102.3 feet, flooding docks and roads. Authorities warn many low areas remain flooded and drivers should avoid unfamiliar routes.
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Outlaw
Lisa Hoffman
Catawba River
Gaston County
Ozark
Hicks
Region's Normal Rainfall From January to Early July
In the PM Region rainfall remained near normal from January through early July. Weather officials note typical totals for this period with no extreme deviations. Local observations show steady moisture, supporting ongoing agricultural and reservoir conditions.
Obituaries Roll Call for Local Notables
Today's obituary roundup lists Tristan Kirkland 21 of Bessemer City William Hunt 48 of Kings Mountain Victoria Hoke 58 of Dallas Alice Padgett 84 of Dallas Georgia Read as brief notices honoring these residents with ages and hometowns.
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Tristan Kirkland
Bessemer City
William Hunt
Kings Mountain
Victoria Hoke
Dallas
Alice Padgett
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Mount Holly
Linda Dixon
Gerald Willis
Denver
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Gastonia
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Vale
Jerry Ward Sr
Belmont
Mildred Shanks
Lincolnton
Mildred Lutz
Charlotte
Jack Green
Bobby Bivens
Seenon Toner
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