Gun permit program prepares for heavy demand in Gaston county
Ms Pickens reports 17 appointments already set as Friday starts fingerprinting for permits. Officials anticipate over 5,000 applicants in year one nationwide, with 427 Lincoln residents and 100,000 to 700,000 statewide by year end. The county plans $60,000 staffing, with potential $80,000 later, and a redesigned jail permit office to handle heavy foot traffic and new related duties.
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Local woman leads gift drive for Operation Christmas Child
Mrs Wright organized a Gaston effort collecting shoe boxes and thousands of brochures, motivating St Michael's and Gaston Christian students and Parkwood Baptist volunteers. Boxes, destined for Bosnia and nine other countries, aim to surpass last year's totals as a major airlift plans to depart Dec 14 from Charlotte.
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North Carolina Inland Interstate Speed Limit Shifts
State will raise interstate limits from 55 or 65 mph in spots to 65 mph on many highways while keeping 55 mph through Gastonia and Charlotte corridors. Engineers will study traffic counts wreck history and interchanges before any broader increases. City areas likely stay at current limits and GA action needed for further rises.
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Cherryville Workers Cite Foreign Competition Blame
In a Sunday Gazette piece on the textile and apparel sector Cherryville workers facing layoffs attribute job losses to foreign competition. The report quotes cited workers and industry observers outlining impact on local manufacturing and plans for retraining.
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Schroeder to retire from Congress in 1996
Democratic Rep. Pat Schroeder announced plans to retire after a 12th term, saying she will not seek reelection in 1996. The longtime chair and dean of women in Congress appeared on Capitol Hill to disclose her decision.
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Elisas Father Hatches Plan Amid Crumbling Home Life
A man facing his death prepares a safeguard for Elisa to shield her from a crack smoking, abusive mother in a city where many poor children are born and buried with little hope. The piece contrasts personal tragedy with broader social neglect.
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Christmas workers line up for day in 8 a.m. start
The piece notes WOMEN, CHILDREN and some men queuing as Christmas workers arrive by 8 a.m. They fill seats, stand along walls or sit on the floor while four hours pass and many still wait after their day’s applications are filled. The report contrasts TV hype with weak ratings on ABC last week.
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Watercolors and reflections on a collector’s wall
Tom Owen seeks a watercolor to hang in an art collector’s living room. The piece represents a personal goal amid a broader art market backdrop.
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Weather Forecast for Greater Gaston Area
The forecast shows a Friday with a high near 53 degrees and a low around 43. Precipitation is unlikely, with about 0.26 inches predicted in Greater Gaston, and similar chances noted for Greensboro and Hickory regions with 0.40 inches in Greensboro.
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