Pedestrian dies after street crossing on U S 321 in Gaston County
Wheaton describes attempt to avoid a pedestrian who bolted into the road as their collision kills Joshua Helms of Gastonia. Troopers closed U S 321 northbound for over two hours. A second fatal crash occurred hours earlier near Gaston College killing Dustin Bowen of Lincolnton. Highway Patrol investigates.
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Wheaton
U.S. 321
Raceway
Joshua Helms
Pecan Circle
Gastonia
Gaston County
Dustin Allen Bowen
Lincolnton
Gaston College
Highway Patrol
Diane Turbyfill
Duggar Meet-and-Greet and Gander Mountain Grand Opening
A weekend of events features the Duggar family meet-and-greet at Flint Grove Baptist Church in Gastonia Saturday evening with tickets 65 dollars per family or 35 per person, rising at the door. Also the Gander Mountain store in Franklin Square hosts a free three day grand opening with Swamp People stars Bruce Mitchell and Jacob Landry from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday plus Friday to Sunday giveaways and activities.
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Flint Grove Baptist Church
E. Ozark Ave
Gastonia
Jason Williams
Tracy Philbeck
Tracy
Tracyphilbeck
Gander Mountain
Swamp People
Bruce Mitchell
Jacob Landry
Franklin Square
Franklin Blvd
Tyler
History Channel
Atchafalaya
Louisiana
Greg Stube
Green Beret
Jamie
Jacob Satterfield
Realtree
Savage Outdoors
Stube
Lauren Baheri
Twitter
Comilbaheri
Duggars To Attend Meet And Greet In Gaston County
Reality stars and local figures organize a Parkwood event with a Duggar meet and greet at Flint Grove Baptist. Anna Duggar expects Friday. oldest John Duggar may not attend. Tickets sold out for Parkwood, some remain at Flint Grove. Proceeds support a local PAC and community groups. Swamp People stars Jacob Landry Bruce Mitchell attend Gander Mountain grand opening with Greg Stube Jamie Satterfield and Jacob Satterfield appearances scheduled.
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Philbeck
John Duggar
Anna Duggar
Parkwood
Flint Grove
Flint Grove Baptist
Duggars
Conservative Leaders Impacting Communities
Duggar
Jim Bob Duggar
Clic Pac
Gaston County
Stop the Violence concert to aid shooting victim’s funeral
In Gastonia two men were shot and killed on Titman Road last Friday. Police have not released a motive. a local DJ Heather Cornelius organizes a 3 p.m. Saturday fundraiser at 609 Moran St to cover burial costs and support the victim’s children Summer and Winter Ratliff. The event features local artists and motivational speakers urging unity over violence.
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Gastonia
Sharda Ratliff
Mike Rice
Summer
Winter
Ratliff
Rice
Jerry Richardson
Kings Mountain
Mount Holly
Titman Road
South New Hope
Lowell Bethesda
Michael Walters
Heather Cornelius
Cornelius
Moran St
Gazette
WSOC
Flash Flood Watch Issued For Gaston County From Storm Andrea
Tropical Storm Andrea brings heavy rain and thunderstorms to Gaston County prompting a flash flood watch through Friday evening. The National Weather Service warns of potential flash flooding in streams and creeks and elevated water levels with 2 to 3 inch rain bursts in a three hour span. Rain chances decline to 60 percent by Friday afternoon, with lingering showers Saturday and drying Sunday night.
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Gaston County
National Weather Service
Lauren Baheri
Twitter
Comilbaheri
Pedestrian Killed in Gaston County After Rainy Night Collision
W T Davis reports Bowen 27 stepped into the road and was struck by Byrd's Saturn while walking home to Lincolnton after release from Gaston County Jail around 10 p.m. Bowen wore dark clothing, walked with traffic in heavy rain. court appearance for a misdemeanor larceny case noted. Davis will present evidence to district attorney. no charging expectation for Byrd. Bowen one of two pedestrians killed Thursday in the county.
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Bowen
Byrd
Davis
Lincolnton
Gaston County
Diane Turbyfill
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