Montana ski hill statue stays on federal land
A federal judge ruled the 6-foot Jesus statue on 25 by 25 feet of Flathead National Forest land near Whitefish Mountain Resort can remain. The 1953 installation by Knights of Columbus was challenged by Freedom From Religion Foundation, but the court found secular uses outweigh religious purposes.
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Wright linked to unregistered commodity scheme
Federal regulators say he was never registered as a commodity trader. Court filings describe Wright carrying large cash in a black duffel bag and receiving investments via cashier’s checks, often meeting in a Cherryville parking lot. He allegedly ran the scam from August 2008 to March using a Cherryville Post Office box.
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Wright, Cherryville athlete and painter, remembered
Local businessman Wright owned Wright's Professional Painting Company in Cherryville. A 1970s CHS athlete, he was CHS Male Athlete of the Year in 1978 after starring in football basketball and baseball. Bud Black recalls Wright as a top Cherryville athlete who signed with the Phillies. Wright sponsored a holiday basketball tournament from 2009 to 2011.
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Ponzi scheme case targets Lincolnton educator Wright
Federal charges were filed Monday against Wright a former Lincolnton Middle School business and marketing teacher in Lincoln County who ran a Ponzi scheme since 1986 retirement in 2013 and now faces up to 20 years in prison and a 250000 fine restitution to victims and civil action by the CFTC banning further trading and penalties follow.
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AC Unit Theft At The Music Center In Gastonia
Music Center in Gastonia reported a stolen air conditioning unit valued around 4000 dollars. An employee said the unit was missing when a repair visit revealed it was not there. A second unit was stolen from a neighboring clinic in March, suggesting possible theft by resale or scrap.
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Arrest Reports from Gaston County Police and Sheriff
Daily arrest list for June 23 covers Gastonia and surrounding towns with entries for Franklin Earl Lawrence 40, drug violation. Robert Reid 36, assault simple. David Lee Black 34, DWI and two drug counts. Brenda Lee Burke 53, all other. Audrey Lavern W Currence 51, contempt of court. Wesley Christian Haney 21, assault-intimidate. Roy Eugene Lanon Hedman 17, trespassing. Thomas Lee Jenkins 42, assault simple. Heather Hensley Jones 34, assault aggravated. Jamie Lynn Locklear 34, resist arrest and revoked license. Tony Lavon Patterson 40, resist arrest. Juvenile and multiple entries noted. arrests range 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. June 23 with demographics and addresses. Daily report prepared by Gaston County Sheriff and Gastonia police.
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