Influential Bob Davis Jr dies at 83 in Gastonia
Robert Davis Jr a prominent business leader and former pro athlete from Columbus Georgia and longtime Gastonia resident died Saturday aged 83 His career spanned textile industry leadership at Swift Spinning Mills Dixie Yams Collins & Aikman and Artee Industries He captained Georgia Tech football and basketball teams played for the Boston Yanks and was a Hall of Fame inductee Funeral at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia Tuesday at 3 p.m.
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Bob” Davis Jr
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Tragedy on U S 74 claims second life this weekend
The weekend saw a second fatality on U S 74 when 31 year old Richard Clark Stowe Jr. of Kings Mountain was struck while walking home from a pool bar. Police say the 74 exit scene involved driver Orlando Whisnant and passenger Lamar Brewton, both treated and released. Stowe, described as a wonderful father and boyfriend, had starred as a pool player and worked for Verizon Wireless. The incident remains under investigation with no charges yet filed in this case.
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Gastonia
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Smarr
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Shelby Road
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Bunch
Firefighter recruitment heats up as tests continue
Endurance tests show about 86 percent pass rate as recruitment draws a larger turnout amid a tougher economy. Public Information Officer Jim Landis notes higher applicant numbers and more college degrees among candidates, with promotion requirements shifting toward education and experience. Jones, 27, with a criminal justice degree, enters the process inspired to pursue firefighting, aiming for the interview after time at Lowe's.
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Patriot flag collector keeps history alive in town
Andringa, a Korean War veteran and Air Force alumnus, freely presents flags to the public to support national pride. His family has long served in the military, fueling his passion for America. He adorns his home for Flag Day and donates antique flags to events, driving a message of patriotism as he travels with FEAG MAN on his license plate.
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Teens receive prison time for jewelry store heist
Two 16 year olds, Crayshawn Banner and Samuel Jenkins, admitted to common law robbery and assault with a deadly weapon after targeting Scott's Jewelry Store on North Piedmont Street in Kings Mountain. They stole over $10,000 in jewelry, struck the owner with an adding machine, and were sentenced to about two to three years for robbery plus a suspended 13 to 16 month term with 30 months probation for assault.
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Trio pleads guilty in armed KM video store robbery
Kings Mountain prosecutors say Brandon Mills 22 pleaded guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon for the February Movie Gallery holdup on East King Street where a knife was brandished. No injuries, money recovered. Mills faces roughly six to eight years. Co-defendants Kyile Dorman 22 and Stephen Edward Mills 24 pleaded to related charges with varying sentences.
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Kyile Ann Dorman
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