Gaston County to hold public hearing on 301 million budget
Gaston County commissioners schedule a public hearing after a work session on the proposed 301 million dollar budget with no tax increase. The general fund tops 219 million dollars with 66.8 million for public safety and 55.5 million for education operations. The hearing is at 6 p.m. June 12 at the Gaston County Courthouse and includes consideration of the fee schedule tax collection and ad valorem levies for five districts.
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Women accused of mailing drugs to inmate
Two Lincoln County women face felony conspiracy and provision of contraband charges for allegedly mailing Suboxone to Brandon Lashan Lineberger, an inmate awaiting sentencing. Investigators say jail staff found the drugs in processed mail and linked the case to Annette Craft and Stacey Butler.
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Lincolnton
Butler
Cherryville
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Policewoman fired after Cherryville arrest details
Fort Mill officer Tanya Moore Ervin-Leonhardt 58 was fired June 3 after a June 2 arrest in Cherryville. The desk officer faced charges of driving while impaired marijuana possession and illegal carrying of a gun after a 0.06 blood alcohol reading and a report of an open beer.
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Tampa man terrorized neighborhood with four slayings
Public records reveal suspect Howell Donaldson visited porn sites on his cellphone after three shootings in fall 2017. Analyses show significant Internet activity on his iPhone near the deaths, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times via the Associated Press.
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Tampa Bay Times
Gastonia City Adopts Water Sewage Fee Hikes and Electric Rate Cut
The city approves a second water and sewer fee hike in seven years to fund a $65 million Long Avenue water plant project and solid waste cost sharing with property taxes. Curbside trash fees rise to 8.50 monthly, two new automated trucks ordered, and recycling contract costs increase. Electric rates fall 2.8 percent for about 27,000 customers, the first decrease in 19 years, while city employees receive raises and a $350 Christmas bonus. New hires include two police officers, two firefighters, and a third staffer for economic development and the FUSE District.
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Jewelry shop owners adapt to South New Hope Road project
Facet Foundry owner Messer plans to take ownership of a new roadwork zone sign and markets 26 years of custom jewelry repair while continuing to attract customers from Charlotte. The $5.7 million South New Hope widening to five lanes may finish by May 2019, with Triangle Grading and Paving as contractor. Nearby Talbots reports sales up as disruption prompts cautious optimism.
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South New Hope Road
Charlotte
South New Hope
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