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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 2016
Page
7
A vigil in Charlotte honors the Orlando nightclub mass killing victims with Equality NC saying the attack marks the worst anti LGBT massacre in the United States. The event is set for 8 30 tonight at The Bar 316 Rensselaer Ave. in Charlotte.
Orville James Sherrill Jr. pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for beating a dachshund named George with a ping pong paddle on August 22, 2015. He received a suspended sentence and two years of probation. George survived and recovered with renewed energy after owners and helpers intervened.
Missy Price discovered George on GastonGa zette dot com and followed his story on Facebook. Gina Chapman, who runs a York South Carolina dachshund rescue, led veterinary care and fundraising to save him. Despite blindness and several surgeries, George thrived under Chapman and Price, ultimately finding a new home and becoming a lively companion.
The Bessemer City Community Center on 220 S. 14th St is nearly finished after a nearly one million dollar renovation. A ribbon cutting is planned for 10:30 a.m. on June 25, with a state grant covering 500000 and city funds contributing less than expected. The center, built in 1974, had hosted seniors and bingo before its closure.
Lavandis Marquis Clark, of Belmont, was charged with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a felon after a dispute over car repairs led him to fire at two men outside an apartment on Lowell Avenue in Cramerton. No injuries were reported. Police identified Clark from warrants and his associates who had his name from prior business dealings.
Democrat challenger Andy Millard seeks a series of debates with Republican incumbent Pat McHenry before the November 8 election. Millard, a former Gaston County educator now in Polk County, would like debates in each of the seven counties that comprise the district, now eight after redistricting. He says McHenry has 12 years in Washington and cites economic struggles, urging voters to compare records and commitments.
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