Apotheca opens first Gaston County cannabis store in Gastonia
Apotheca, a Charlotte based cannabis chain with 39 stores across North Carolina Tennessee and Georgia, opens a Gastonia storefront at 2001 N Chester St. Owner Lee VanTine II aims for 50 stores by end of 2024. He says many customers use THC edibles for sleep and pain.
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Gaston County sheriff's office under budget scrutiny
Officials report the Gaston County Sheriff's Office overspent its personnel budget this year and did not follow county hiring policies. A memo dated June 21 notes a projected 89 percent rise in FY 2025 part time salaries. The memo cites 30 day wait policy violations and hour increases for part time staff, prompting questions from Commissioner Kim Johnson at a May meeting.
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Free Gastonia homeownership seminar set for July 20
Gastonia housing and community engagement hosts a free seminar for aspiring homeowners. The 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. event at Gastonia Police Department 200 E. Long Ave features guidance on home buying steps and down payment assistance with mortgage lenders present. City official Danette Dye says the event aims to help residents make sound choices.
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