Insurance Dispute Over City Mayors Payments Continues
City leaders Reid Burkett and Tidwell show no plan to drop the pay in lieu of insurance as of July 1 2011. The existing stipend dates from two years ago when the city paid 621.44 for employee spouse coverage. The new plan sets a 417.36 monthly subsidy. City Attorney Ash Smith notes state law requires honoring compensation amounts in budgets and July 1 2011 remains target. Contact Michael Barrett at 704-869-1826 for details.
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Common Confession vote signals Lutheran CORE split reform
The vote in a congregation backed Lutheran CORE aims to form the North American Lutheran Church a mission driven and congregational body. The seven beliefs include the Trinity the Bible as final authority and marriage as between a man and a woman. Ferguson and CORE representatives spoke prior to the vote while PFLAG Gaston urged a broader audience to consider how church actions are perceived.
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ELCA
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CORE
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Stand Out 4 Christ Youth Conference Announcement
Dr. Benjamin Hinton and Tabernacle Baptist Church sponsor Stand Out 4 Christ Youth Conference for ages 5 to 24 from July 21 to 24. The event features empowerment sessions, storytelling, puppet shows and a Real Talk Parent Forum, culminating in a July 24 concert with Pastor Chris Edwards. Registration is 20 dollars, early registration ends June 30, 25 dollars after, 18 dollars for groups of 20 or more. Contact 704 864 4051 or the.musicministry yahoo com for details.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
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Kings Mountain coach alleges parent punched him in face
Kings Mountain High School baseball coach Eric King claims a parent, Michael Homesley, punched him in the face during an incident in Gaston County. Homesley faces assault charges, King faces a simple assault summons, both requiring court appearances.
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Kings Mountain
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Michael Lewis Homesley
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Collectors offer stimulus package to Gastonia in vintage sale
Local residents watched as a traveling collectors tour at the Holiday Inn Express in Gastonia paid on the spot for vintage items and precious metals, with over $200,000 expected this week. Items included Gibson guitars, pocket watches, WW2 daggers, jewelry, coins, toys, and war memorabilia from multiple brands and periods.
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Martin
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Hamilton
Illinois
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Phillipe
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Howard
South Bend
Elgin
Omega
Accutron
Longines
Breitling
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Confederate States
Dozens Trade Gold and More in Gastonia Reclamation Drive
The first day of a five day reclamation event in Gastonia drew about 55 sellers, paying over 200 dollars per item on class rings, wedding bands, and gold teeth. Rebecca Hughes sold a rare 1888 $20 gold piece for over 1200 dollars. An Antique Association side bought guitars, pre 1923 currency, military and pocket watches. a Montana collector paid 835 dollars for a watch. Over 80,000 dollars spent first day. event continues through Saturday with free admission.
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Rebecca Hughes
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