Lahm named executive director of Gaston Hospice
Amanda Memrick reports Richard Lahm, formerly a furniture business owner, is as Gaston Hospice executive director. He will lead nonclinical services, pursue earlier referrals, and oversee expansion of the Robin Johnson House from 12 to 19 beds as Gaston Hospice marks 30 years serving Gaston County.
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Community watch groups praised by crime captain
Captain S V Jentsch of the Gaston County Police Department touts community watch groups as valuable to crime prevention. He cites recent vehicle break-ins on Union and New Hope roads, urges callers to call 911 for crimes in progress, and advises taking valuables indoors or concealing them in cars to deter thieves. The piece notes thieves may value small items like coins and CDs when collected across many cars. Gazette reporter Wade Allen can be reached at 704-869-1828.
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Highway marker honors AKA founder Anna Easter Brown
A North Carolina historic marker in Rocky Mount will honor Anna Easter Brown a founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. The unveiling is slated for 4 p.m. Saturday at East Avenue and Folly Street with a 3 p.m. ceremony at Nash Community College. Brown born in New Jersey helped found the first Greek letter black sorority in 1908 and later taught in Edgecombe County until her death in 1957.
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Chalk Festival Brings Color to Gastonia Streets
At a Gastonia Chalk Festival, Gaston Day School students led by Holt Harris created a Marilyn Monroe inspired portrait akin to Warhol’s work while sisters Chloe and Josephine Roberts drew snakes cats and a heart filled scene. Community members praised the instant art and festival proceeds benefit Art Space Gastonia.
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