Divided America Guns Fractious views on gun debate persist
In a nationwide look at gun politics the divide remains sharp across parties regions and demographics. Even with fewer households owning guns the public leans toward gun rights while supporting some regulation. Data from NORC Gallup and academic scholars shows shifting attitudes since the 1970s.
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Fatal motorcycle death found near Stanley intersection
A motorcyclist missing since Saturday was found dead Sunday night at 8:23 p.m. near the Cox Lake Road and Blackberry Lane intersection, prompting a Highway Patrol investigation in Gaston County.
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Kayaker’s Body Found in Lake Wylie Along State Line
In Rock Hill South Carolina the body of 45 year old Frederick Robinson was found by divers in Lake Wylie after his kayak tipped over while he and a friend were paddling. He was not wearing a life jacket and an autopsy and toxicology tests are pending.
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Woman found dead in intentionally set Charlotte apartment fire
Investigators say a 27 year old woman Amanda Strous died after a fire set inside a Steele Creek area apartment west of Carowinds. Police call the homicide investigation open. death cause not released, and they say the act was not random.
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Obituary roundup list for regional figures and ages
Obituary notices enumerate names and ages including Harold Stroud 73 Lincolnton Teddy Keyser 73 Gastonia Maude Stewart 94 Gastonia Evelyn Champion 85 Gastonia Wilmer Suders 95 Gastonia Ben Willis 81 Belmont Maurice Horne 73 Margaret Miller 82 Gastonia Jeff McKinstry 63 Gastonia Brenda Birt 68 Gastonia John Mowery 56 Charlotte Brenda Wheat 55 Gastonia Gladys Young 100 Anderson SC Mattie Minges 91 Gastonia Brenda Berry 75 Kings Mountain with note to see obituaries on page B3 and health and lottery items on pages D58 and D3 respectively.
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Inmates Train Rescue Dogs at Gaston Correctional Center
At Gaston Correctional Center in Dallas inmates Bryan King Kenneth Paxton Ricardo Mitchell and Derek Mathis join assistants to rehabilitate four dogs each from FurBabies. The program A New Leash on Life partners with shelters to train dogs for adoption while giving inmates community service and life change. The initative marks the program's first Gaston session in years following prior work at Brown Creek Correctional Institution in Polkton.
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Belmont road makeover expands to 65 streets this summer
Belmont plans a major road resurfacing this summer funded by Regions Bank at 1.6 percent interest. After Blythe Construction bid 717400, the program expanded to roads rated zero to 20 on pavement condition, with 65 streets targeted for recon in August. Mayor Charlie Martin said the aim is to repair some streets.
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