Hancock was a self made man and family leader
Marty Hancock recalls his father Martin L. Hancock Jr. as a brash yet generous self made Gastonia dealer who built Bargain City and multiple auto franchises. Friends note his drive and community work while his family plans to carry on the business legacy. He supported Salvation Army gifts and established the Hancock Family Fund for Gaston County.
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Stowe resigns from school board amid superintendent search
Stowe, longtime board member, resigns citing time demands after the board spent over 12 hours interviewing four superintendent finalists. He faced clashes with new members Duane Harrell Don Pittman and Brenda Hamilton over the interview timetable and governance.
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Workfare debate splits lawmakers over free lunch issue
Union County says the program already runs in five counties. Rep John Gamble faulted GOP promises of state aid as vague and warned of a ditch. The House rejected exempting part time students while full time students stayed exempted. The bill is the tenth of nineteen GOP contract bills passed by the House this year. Senate approval still needed.
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Crowders Mountain Climb Rules Likely Stable With Tweaks
Crowders Mountain park official Joe Sox says new statewide rules won t bring sweeping changes to climbing. Existing bans on bolting and vegetation tying off remain to protect rock resources. potential limits on group sizes may be considered. Last year 9,503 climbers scaled Crowders Mountain and about 25,000 across four western NC areas.
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Weather snapshot for Greater Gaston area March 20 1995
Partly cloudy today with sunset at 6 36 pm sunrise tomorrow 6 25 am. Cities Asheville Charlotte Gastonia Greensboro Hickory Raleigh-Durham Wilmington show highs from 65 to 72 and lows from 35 to 44 with no precipitation. Wednesday mostly sunny 75 47 clear.
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Magazine highlights top used cars and best list
Consumer Reports annual auto issue spotlights used cars with a new list of the best and worst. The Honda Accord leads the 10 most reliable 1987 to 1993 vehicles priced at ten thousand dollars or less. Auto technician Shawn Sinclair shows sensors used to evaluate cars on the list.
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Buchanan Seeks GOP Victory With “Our Country First” Pledge
Commentator Patrick Buchanan declares himself the conservative choice in the presidential race. He vows to defend national interests and to purge the nation of what he calls purveyors of sex and violence.
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America
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Disabled Cyclists Tour Gastonia to Charlotte Round World Trip
Twenty six cyclists including some with disabilities traveled Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia en route to Charlotte as part of a round the world bike journey to showcase endurance.
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Hornets eye 50-win mark to secure homecourt edge
The Hornets face a critical run of games that could clinch 50 wins and homecourt advantage. A columnist notes the stakes as the team aims to solidify its playoff footing and leverage in the standings.
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