Gastonia woman faces new charges after strip search
Courtney Elizabeth Marshall, 25, was booked for a public disturbance Saturday evening. A jail strip search uncovered cocaine and two glass pipes hidden in her vagina. Marshall gave a fake name and claimed a birthday date. she appeared intoxicated and resisted at Midtown Motor Inn.
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Marshall
Midtown Motor Inn
South Chester Street
Gastonia
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So Long Bill A Gazette columnist looks back on seven decades of journalism
The farewell column chronicles a sixty five year career beginning with Duke University journalism, a first teaching moment, and a chance reporter job at The Gazette. Betty recalls early days, guiding moments, and the people who answered questions, shaping a long and impactful life in journalism.
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Duke University
The
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Farewell to The Gazette by longtime editor Bill Williams
The Gazette marks Bill Williams's farewell column after a career beginning in 1950. He held every newsroom role and served as editor for 22 years before retiring in 1987. He invites readers to enjoy life without deadlines.
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Bill
Farewell to Bill Williams Gazetroeditor and mentor
Carl Stewart and Jennie Lambert praise Bill Williams for shaping Gaston County journalism. They note his gift for concise character insight, poetic touch, watchdog role, and community storytelling. His retirement leaves a lasting legacy and fond memories.
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Bill
Gaston County
Carl Stewart
N.C
Gastonia
Bill Williams
The
Gazette
Jennie Lambert
Wart Bury Rite and Holy Ghost Tornado in Cherryville
A grandmother prescribes fatback to cure a wart and nine day follow up. A church service erupts as congregants convulse while snakes move and the preacher leads a chaotic exorcism. A nocturnal tornado tears through Cherryville, destroying mobile homes and injuring a child as chaos ensues.
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Cherryville
Trump loyalist in Gaston County backs presidential bid
David Masters, co-chair of a Gaston County Trump committee, defends Donald Trump amid a crowded GOP field. He cites Trump’s business record, believes he will curb illegal immigration and restore jobs, and hopes to host a local visit before the March 15 primary as early voting begins with Trump leading in North Carolina polls.
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Donald Trump
Gastonia
Stat Services Inc
White House
Cramerton
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Gaston County
Masters
House
Senate
Republican Party
Mexico
New York
Ted Cruz
North Carolina
Triple homicide shocks Alexis venue in week’s grim crime
A brutal triple homicide at 155 Alexis-Lucia Road Alexis leaves Giovanni Gambino 40 and couple Geoffrey Gilliland and Stephine Sanchez dead. Gambino’s wife Crystal Gambino 42 faces three counts of first degree murder as investigators probe motive and ties.
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Alexis
Giovanni Gambino
Charlotte
Geoffrey Gilliland
Stephine Sanchez
Gambino
Crystal Gambino
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