Prison investigates two Gaston Center incidents
State prison officials probe two Wednesday incidents at Gaston Correctional Center in Dallas. Inmate Dewayne Caldwell, serving a rape sentence, reportedly possessed alcohol. An unnamed inmate was hospitalized for a possible drug issue. DPS spokesman Jerry Higgins confirmed the review. Caldwell, convicted in 1999 for rape, common law robbery and larceny, was slated for release in January 2019.
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Leaders From Page AI: Gastonia Chamber Highlights
Gastonia leaders emphasize improving city's image and downtown appeal to attract residents and visitors. Plans include multicultural festival, improved signage, social media growth, and economic projects around Loray Mill and Trenton Mill sites with private investment. A new water treatment upgrade to membrane filtration is also planned this year.
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Courthouse Wedding Appointments Begin Next Week
Brantley and all magistrates approve a new appointment based wedding schedule at the county courthouse. Jimmy McAteer will oversee weekday ceremonies 11 a.m. to noon or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in Courtroom 2B with office weddings 5-6 p.m. Mon-Thu.
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Jimmy McAteer
Brantley
Lincoln County
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Gunman kills five at Maryland newspaper office
A gunman opened fire at The Capital in Annapolis killing five people and gravely wounding several others before being taken into custody. Police described a chaotic scene with a shattered glass door and reporters taking cover under desks as victims were evacuated and investigators searched for motive.
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Capital Gazette
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Lawsuit accuses Gastonia police of dangerous pursuit in Patterson death
The Gaston County suit filed by Angela Short alleges Thomas Hampton Kirkland Jr. caused Deborah Patterson’s death during a high speed chase by police, blaming Williams and the Gastonia Police Department for inadequate training and no clear chase policy. It seeks over 50,000 dollars for wrongful death and punitive damages. Patterson, 62, left behind a large family and faced health struggles including bipolar schizophrenia and COPD.
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Gaston Gazette
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