Firefighters battle blaze at historic Lincolnton mill
A century-old Massapong Mill at 407 Massapoag Road in Lincolnton caught fire Monday evening drawing five fire departments. By 9 pm about 75 percent of the building burned as crews fought water pressure issues and feared collapse while no nearby homes were affected. The mill is owned by A M F Properties and Investments.
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Keith Davis a Gastonia tech pioneer dies at 66
Keith Davis, longtime director of technology services for Gastonia, died Saturday after a battle with cancer. A Gastonia native and Army veteran, he modernized city operations from 1981 onward, building the IT department and systems used for payments, HR, finance, and public safety. He leaves wife Barbara and two sons, with services planned in Gastonia.
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Rescue workers urge limits for summer hikes at Crowders Mountain
Gastonia Fire Department spokesman warns hikers to know limits and stay hydrated on Crowders Mountain trails. A man on Pinnacle Trail was treated for possible heat exhaustion. Camel notes peak at 1,705 feet. Park superintendent Larry Hyde cites heat and humidity as risks. Sparrow Springs Road reopens after culvert work.
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