Family sues nursing home over veteran's 2017 death
A Gaston County man 98 died after a fall at Carolina Care Center of Cherryville in 2017. The estate, filed June 11, seeks over 20 thousand dollars for wrongful death and pain and suffering, alleging the facility failed to provide a safe environment and proper care after the Jan 8 and Jan 19 falls and delayed treatment. The suit names the center and its president Judy Beam and administrator Deborah Hooper.
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Downtown July Fourth festival disrupted by contract dispute
Gastonia faced a shifted Fourth of July plan after a split with events coordinator Melanie Blankenship. City officials scrambled to schedule entertainment from a Coldplay cover band to a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show, with nine food trucks and changes aimed at reviving a full-day festival in 2019. Community business owners voice mixed impact as plans pivot toward a new downtown events management structure.
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Festival setback sparks owner’s vow to rally
Adina Rutenberg of Java House says the loss of the festival deal is a huge blow, but the venue plans to push forward and rebuild community support, viewing the setback as a boost to mobilize backing.
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Gastonia hosts All American Fair and Fourth of July events
Eastridge Mall hosts a multi week festival through June 24 with food rides games and a June 23 fireworks show. Downtown Gastonia hosts Fourth of July events featuring a DJ concert by 42 The International Tribute to Coldplay and a 9 30 p m fireworks display lasting 17 to 25 minutes with beer wine and food trucks. Public and private sponsors include Gaston County Travel and Tourism Gaston Real Estate Todd Piercall and the city allocates funds for the fireworks and entertainment.
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