Supreme Court voids NC sex offender social media ban
The Supreme Court unanimously struck down North Carolina’s law banning convicted sex offenders from Facebook and similar sites. The ruling, citing First Amendment rights, warns that forbidding access to social media can impede lawful online engagement. The decision follows Packingham's 2002 indecent liberties conviction and his 2010 Facebook post incident.
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NC Hospitals Child S afety Case and Local Violent Incidents
Police say a Levine Children’s Hospital mother tried to suffocate her 1 year old in his room while monitors showed trouble breathing. Surveillance video led to charges of attempted first degree murder and child abuse. The boy remains hospitalized as social services investigates. A pedestrian was killed in a hit and run in Charlotte as a white SUV ran a red light near I-85. A 21 year old was shot dead at a Charlotte Mecklenburg apartment complex. In Hickory, 37 year old Shamar Wilson died after a lounge shooting. Bradley Davis turned himself in and faces murder charges. In Mooresville a man barricaded himself with his wife and two children after assault. he surrendered and faces assault charges. North Carolina officials say Russian hackers did not target state or local elections staffers. VR Systems phishing attempts were investigated. UNC Chapel Hill said it will raise funds to expand aid for low income students. the Cooke Foundation funds noted crypto.
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Hickory
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Statesville
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Mooresville
Dan Costner
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Patrick Gannon
Florida
VR Systems
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Unc-Chapel Hill
Carol Folt
Cooke Foundation
U.S
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Washington Redskins
Gastonia Graduates First Government Citizens Academy
Gastonia honors its first Municipal Government Citizens Academy graduates Angela Burgess Cheryl Comer Tyler Davis Glenn Fried Max Dixon Gray Kyle Hearns Lacy Kelley Bill Marino Sr James Nebo Denise Onativia Chris Thomason Beverly Washington The program educated residents about city operations services and participation in government with ten sessions from January through May 2017 and tours with police ride-alongs.
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Gastonia
Citizens Academy
Angela Burgess
Cheryl Comer
Tyler Davis
Glenn Fried
Max Dixon Gray
Kyle Hearns
Lacy Kelley
Bill Marino Sr
James Nebo
Denise Onativia
Chris Thomason
Beverly Washington
Michael Peoples
Robert Kellogg
Dave Kirlin
Jim Gallagher
John Bridgeman
Todd Pierceail
Porter McAteer
David Humphries
Ash Smith
Max Gray
the Gazette
Mixed use retail and medical office project updates
Wilkinson reports six commercial spaces with five leased in the new development. The remaining space will be filled soon with David Hidell of Gallant Properties managing the lease process. Groundbreaking is anticipated in September with about six months to complete the build.
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Wendy's drive through exits restricted at new site
Wendy's at the new location on Franklin Boulevard features restrictions to stop left turns onto North New Hope Road as required by the NCDOT. Patrons are guided to Bev erly Drive and a one to the right southbound exit. The 1.32 acre lot is valued over $1 million. no plans for the old restaurant have been announced.
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Obituaries: George Lineberger Jr Patricia Bonino Dr Mark Daniel Baxa
George Lewis Lineberger Jr 85 of Gaston County died June 17 2017. Service at South Point Baptist Church Belmont with interment at Hillcrest Gardens Mt Holly. Patricia Bonino 67 of Kings Mountain died June 18 2017 after long illness. Funeral June 23 2017 at First Baptist Church Shelby. Dr Mark Daniel Baxa died June 19 2017. arrangements pending with McLean Funeral Directors Gastonia.
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Gaston County
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Belmont
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Kings Mountain
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Pat” Bonino
Everett John Rockhold
Iris Macy Hanners Rockhold
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Cecil M. Burton
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Mark Daniel Baxa
McLean Funeral Directors
Massachusetts children seek loving foster homes
Numerous older children in Massachusetts foster care await stable, caring homes. Community volunteers urge families to open their homes and hearts, offering support and a safe environment during transitional years.
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