Death of Skyler Riker Shocks Gaston County
The death of Skyler Riker, a Gaston County graduate, follows a party brawl in Mecklenburg County where a smaller partygoer stabbed him with a knife after a short confrontation. Riker died at CareMont Regional Medical Center in Mount Holly. Police identify a person of interest and continue to investigate with possible self defense claims disputed by his mother. Her vigil and banner urge witnesses to come forward.
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First Cramer High grad reflects on athletic training role
A Stuart W. Cramer High graduate recalls volunteering as an athletic trainer after school and during sports seasons, tending players, taping athletes, and assisting with injuries like torn ACLs. He plans to study athletic training at Appalachian State and aims for medical school in trauma.
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Ashbrook student embraces two nations during high school journey
Eric Wildstein, a Russian-born student who moved to Gaston County in 2013 after his mother remarried an American, studied at Ashbrook High. He learned English via Skype with his stepfather, joined Interact and Student Government, and swam and ran cross country. He won an award at Mr. Ashbrook and volunteers at a local animal clinic. He plans to study health care at UNC Charlotte and works as a lifeguard at Carowinds this summer.
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