Gateway Trail project to see updates on mining plans
The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, a 15 year outdoor recreation site on Battleground Avenue, may resume lithium mining for the first time in 40 years. Kirsten Martin of Albemarle Community Affairs says officials want to keep residents informed and curb misinformation as plans progress. Located near Albemarle's mining operations.
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Local school worker becomes published author with holiday children’s tale
Gaston County Schools social worker Heather Pierczynski has published a children's book titled A Creature Was Stirring released by HarperCollins. The Christmas themed story follows a mouse whose night nearly ruins Santa’s arrival, with Santa saving the day. Pierczynski traces her writing passion back to Robinson Elementary and Forestview High School mentors.
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Man seeks withdrawal of guilty plea in fatal Gastonia shooting
In Gaston County, Markevion Weldon, who pleaded guilty to second degree murder for the Sept 6, 2020 death of 18 year old Jabar Nichols Jr., asked Judge R Gregory Horne to withdraw the plea after learning details. The state plans to retry as Weldon seeks new counsel and a new attorney.
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