Inmate carries out death plan after truck theft escape
David Alan Woods, a 46 year old New Hanover County inmate serving life for murder at Gaston Correctional Center, stole a Lowell work truck on February 26 and fled south on I-85 at speeds up to 125 mph before dying by his own action. His autopsy, released this week, notes his mother was on his mind during the incident.
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Budget adjustments near final approval in legislature
Near final legislative action, lawmakers edge toward approval of budget adjustments for next year. The process tightens as committees finalize line-item details and reconcile revenue projections with projected expenditures.
Gaston boy reaches third round at Scripps National Spelling Bee
Robbie Gorlach, an 8th grader from Piedmont Community Charter School in Gastonia, competed among 500 plus spellers at the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor Maryland. He earned his spot after winning The Gaston Gazette Spelling Bee earlier this year and reached the third preliminary round before not advancing to finals.
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Driver asleep behind fatal Belmont crash kills passenger
Belmont police say Maisy Xyong fell asleep while driving a Ford SUV south on I 85 just east of Exit 27. The vehicle rear-ended a disabled tractor trailer. passenger Hieng Chen died at the scene. Xyong sustained minor injuries and was treated in Charlotte. Police seek tips at 704-829-4062.
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