Codney Killick Celebrates 60 Years Of Journalism
Bill Williams recalls a surprise 60th birthday gathering at Covenant Village celebrating Codney Killick and 60 years with The Gaston Gazette. Friends from Faith Lake Lure and longtime associates shared memories, food, and warm wishes in a scene of joy and gratitude. Williams notes Killick’s recovery and the enduring goodwill of neighbors.
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Gaston Gazette
Pilot Injured In Small Plane Crash In Parking Lot
In Wilmington North Carolina a 72 year old pilot Ted G Stone received a broken leg and multiple cuts when a distinctive yellow small plane crashed in a parking lot near a small airstrip by Veterans Park He was hospitalized no other injuries were reported FAA and NTSB notified to investigate Billy Lewis told Star News he had seen the plane take off from the nearby airstrip in the past two weeks.
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New Hanover County
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California teen sailor rescued after months at sea
Abbey Sunderland, 16, said she hoped for a passing ship within weeks as she faced a long rescue. A French fishing vessel saved the Wild Eyes sailor more than 2,000 miles west of Australia three days after she activated emergency beacons. Sunderland began from Marina del Rey on Jan 23 aiming to circumnavigate solo and nonstop, but equipment problems halted progress and the goal shifted.
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Mike Perham
Jessica Watson
Tarballs on Pensacola Beach Highlight Gulf Oil Spill Fallout
Jane Quinn Davis recalls Memorial Day surf casting as tarballs the size of baseballs to quarters covered Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens area. BP contractor trainees cleaned by hand while some refused pay, and park operations faced flooded lots and broken booms. Local scenes include protests outside the park, free entry days, and residents noting birds and beach activity amid the spill. The account links Gulf Breeze, Navarre Beach, and Pensacola Pass to ongoing cleanups and community impact.
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Pensacola Harbor
Navarre Beach
Gulf Islands
Santa Rosa Sound
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Big Bird
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