Four charged with murder in Lincolnton area shooting
Gaston County Police traced the vehicle used by suspects after a homicide along a rural road near Lincolnton. The four defendants David Keith Bridges James Lee Flanagan Amanda Kelly Hopper and Jordan William Gigee face first degree murder conspiracy to commit murder and first degree kidnapping charges and are held without bond with first court appearances set for Friday June 8. The victim lived in Lincolnton and the case involves connections among the suspects and the deceased.
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Senior profile reveals escape through art and new home
A Kings Mountain High School senior Amber Dowell recalls a childhood surrounded by drug abuse and neglect. She used art to cope and later found support with Caleb Carroll family, leading to strong grades and a plan to study art education at UNC Greensboro.
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Landslide Blocks N C 9 Near Bat Cave With No Timeline
The North Carolina Department of Transportation says it may be next week before an estimate is available on when the N C 9 landslide blocking the road north of Bat Cave can reopen. A 50 mile detour via U S 74 and I 40 is in place as engineers plan a top down clearance and a new side mountain access to move heavy equipment.
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Ashbrook Athletes Highlight Local Scholarships and Honors
Senior Farris from Ashbrook participates in Teacher Cadet program at Webb Street School while playing varsity basketball and soccer. She plans Elon University Teaching Fellow majoring in secondary education and special education. Rhodes Scholarship honors coach Rhodes, who led Ashley and Ashbrook teams to multiple championships. Ashbrook gym named for him.
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North Gaston Couple to Welcome Baby with Kyle Busch Help
North Gaston High history teacher Alex Wallace and Kinsey Wallace, a Carr Elementary teacher, lost to infertility and turned to the Bundle of Joy Foundation. NASCAR star Kyle Busch announced the couple’s aid, citing 31 couples helped and 13 babies born, with two more on the way. A community celebration at Ole Dallas Brewery honored their miracle, as teammates and family cheered.
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