Gaston man overcomes opioid addiction through faith
Rudi Rudisill of Gastonia told a crowd at the People of Faith and the Opioid Crisis workshop that he is a believer who has struggled with drug addiction. He described a long, arduous road back and acknowledged the likelihood of setbacks along the way. He spoke candidly about his background as an only child with caring parents.
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People of Faith Workshop Examines Opioid Crisis in Gastonia
Bill Poteat reports on a Gaston Substances Coalition workshop at Tabernacle Baptist Church attended by over 100 people. Rudi Rudisill spoke on the long road back for families and ministers, outlining how faith leaders and volunteers can aid those battling opioid abuse. The series will wrap up Saturday with strategies for faith communities to support recovery.
Obituaries list from Belmont to York and beyond
The obituary page lists individuals including Oscar Burnett of Belmont Monica Petty aged 49 Emma Blalock 79 of Kings Mountain Melle Webb 89 Shelby Mary Bingham 84 Shelby Gladys Lee 91 Gastonia Daisy Melton 93 Shelby Donnell Jenkins 26 Mount Amanda Miler 90 York Willie Neely Jr 70 Gastonia and Viola Smith of Gastonia.
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Belmont
Monica Petty
Kings Mountain
Emma Blalock
Melle Webb
Shelby Mary Bingham
Shelby Gladys Lee
Gastonia
Daisy Melton
Shelby Donnell Jenkins
Speed For Need to Guide Runners in Christmas Town SK
Gastonia group Speed For Need launches its third annual Christmas Town SK on Saturday guiding runners through McAdenville with special children riding in distinctive chariots. Volunteers push the kids as officials foresee a lasting tradition across Gaston County during fitness events.
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Salvation Army Serves Thanksgiving Meals in Gastonia
Nellie Conard and her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchild joined more than 250 Gaston community members at The Salvation Army Center for Hope on South Broad Street for a Thanksgiving meal. The event fed a large group, sharing a turkey day together in a charitable effort.
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