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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 2016

Page

6

Worthy honors late mother with new scholarship program

Former Lakers star James Worthy honors his mother Gladys Worthy by creating the Gladys Thompson Worthy Scholarship. The $1,000 awards support high achieving health sciences students in Gaston County, with two recipients at Highland School of Technology, Hunter Huss High, and Ashbrook High. Beneficiaries submit essays and letters of recommendation, aiding college tuition and books.

Highland High School Gladys Worthy Gaston Central Piedmont Community College Senior Citizen’s Hospital Charlotte Worthy Gastonia Highland School of Technology Hunter Huss High Sleepy Floyd Ashbrook High James Ramlettes North Carolina Athletic Conference

Fire saves home as man and friend halt blaze

Evans and Chavis fought a blaze to keep it from spreading. Evans kept the door shut with a broom and sprayed the flames with a fire extinguisher, calming the fire and preventing harm to a woman inside. Evans was treated for shortness of breath and released, returning to work days later.

Chavis Evans CareMont Regional Medical Center West Gastonia Hardware Larry Evans John Clark

Howe’s life of care at R.O.’s barbecue and family ties

Howe, 55, led R.O.’s Barbecue with warmth rooted in family tradition dating to 1946. She and her brother Mark Hoffman carried on the business started by Robert Osy Black and Ruth Black Hoffman, while a legacy of community service and personal touch shaped staff, customers, and friends.

Howe Costner R.O R.o.’S Mark Hoffman Ruth Black Hoffman Robert Osy Black Mary “Pearl” Black R.o.'s Greg Hoffman Gaston Avenue Molly Costner Hannah Hoffman Ruth Still Jerry Blair Smith Jerry Smith Hunter Huss Smith Hickory Tavern Manda

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