PCCS hearing as fired staff accuse school board
More than 100 parents teachers and students packed PCCS elementary auditorium for 15 minutes of public comment. Former director Becky Friend described being escorted out after contract non renewal and said custodians were told to seal doors. Audene Scarlett, ex operations manager and founder, claimed the board hides an agenda and misleads the public.
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FDA Moves to Remove Trans Fats From Food Supply
The FDA ended hydrogenated oils as an allowable food additive with a three year deadline for manufacturers to phase out trans fats. The move follows decades of health concerns linking trans fats to higher LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk, with limited exceptions for continued use only under agency approval.
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Justice groups urge Bell to change approach after DOJ pressure
Martinez says DOJ pressure pushed Bell to align with fair practices and civil rights concerns. Observers will monitor Bell to ensure he avoids past tactics, with follow-ups to guarantee accountability. Contact Michael Barrett at 704-869-1826 for details.
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Local police report lists two assault cases and a fraud charge
The Gaston County agencies released a daily charge report for June 14 detailing Kema Boyd age 36 of 1014 Vancouver Lane Gastonia charged with simple assault at 3 10 a m and Kuta Kenta Morrow age 36 of 1344 Essex St Gastonia charged with false pretenses larceny other at 10 50 p m The Gaston County Police also reported Jack Delano Devinney age 55 of 100 Vina Place Mount Holly charged with simple assault at 9 30 a m All entries note the date time and location of offenses along with names and addresses where available.
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