Grand jury indicts 3 accused killers in Gaston County
A Gaston County grand jury issued 176 true bills including four first degree murder indictments. Roger Self is accused of ramming his Jeep into the Surf and Turf Lodge killing his daughter and daughter-in-law. Alontae Cousar and Andre Isaac face murder charges for the Zula Express killings and related robberies and shootings. If convicted, all face life without parole.
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Webb Street celebrates graduates with ceremony and tribute
The church marked the occasion with an Outstanding Business and Community Partners plaque honoring volunteerism. Morris urged Class of 2018 graduates to shine and be kind. Webb Street chorus sang Come Alive from The Greatest Showman directed by Casey Unger. Junior Marshals Brady Cummins Cade Melerine Leo Oros assisted. Guests signed memory books as lasting memories. Eric Wildstein at 704-869-1828 and Twitter point to The Gazette.
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Green Student of the Year recipient honored in Gastonia
Henderson, a Walgreens employee for six months, was named Green Student of the Year for Gastonia for his work in living, teaching, and sustainability. He plans to continue volunteering locally after graduation and recalls memorable events like the school prom.
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Tiffany Cheeks testifies against husband then defects in murder trial
In Gaston County, Tiffany Cheeks backed away from her plea and testified she believed her husband Thomas Cheeks was innocent. A bench trial found him guilty of first degree murder, life imprisonment. Prosecutors moved to revoke her plea. a judge struck her eight year term and charged her with first degree murder.
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