Heatwave Forecast Sees Gaston County May Hit 100 Degrees
Forecasters warn of a dangerous heat spike with Gaston County possibly reaching 100 degrees on Tuesday and Thursday and metro Charlotte areas flirting with 102. The National Weather Service notes an unusually strong high pressure system for June and cautions heat index values may approach 105.
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Gaston County
Lauren Visin
National Weather Service
Greer
S.C
Century Club
Visin
Metro Charlotte
Columbia
Roofers and delivery workers endure a hot week
In Bessemer City, Max Baxter of a roofing repair business notes a rough week as UPS drivers wrestle heavy packages in heat without air conditioning and HVAC crews labor in scorching sun and attics. See WORK Page 7A.
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HVAC
Max Baxter
Bessemer City
Public Pools Offer Heat Relief in Gastonia
In Gaston County, Gastonia provides two pool options to beat the heat. The older facility is at Erwin Park 913 N Pryor St featuring a rectangular pool with a diving board and restrooms. Admission runs $2 and hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Monday.
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Gaston County
Gastonia
Erwin Park
N. Pryor St
Gaston County DHHS Offers Free Box Fans to Residents
The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services distributes free box fans to eligible residents. spokeswoman Brittain Kenney said there are about 22 fans left, with eligibility requiring residency proof and address verification.
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Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services
Brittain Kenney
Gaston County
Man sentenced to 18 years in teen's death
Gastonia man Tuquese Rashawn Hopper will serve 18 years for his role in the 2013 shooting death of 17 year old Brandon McCall, a Hunter Huss student. Hopper pleaded guilty to participating in the botched robbery, with McCall dying from a single gunshot on November 9, 2013. The district attorney says Hopper did not fire the shot but helped plan the crime.
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Gastonia
Hunter Huss
Tuquese Rashawn Hopper
Brandon McCall
McCall
Hopper
Gaston County
Locke Bell
West Garrison Boulevard
Tuguese Rashawn Hopper
Fatal shooting amid drug buy setup involving Hopper and Littlejohn
Bell testified Hopper conspired with Taikeem De’Vantae Littlejohn to stage a drug buy with McCall with the aim of robbery. Hopper allegedly provided McCall’s number, but did not participate in the exchange. McCall drove with two friends when Littlejohn approached, pulled a gun, and a struggle began as he tried to flee with the door open.
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Hopper
Taikeem De'Vantae Littlejohn
McCall
Bell
Third Street
Littlejohn
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