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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 2000

Page

7

Hostage Situation Ends Peacefully at East Charlotte Texaco

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to a hostage incident at a Texaco on Eastway Drive early Tuesday. A man claiming robbery accused three people and produced a gun, holding them inside the store until officers persuaded him to release them. No injuries reported. suspect's name not released.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Texaco Eastway Drive

Confederate flag incident at Sun Valley High School

Administrators at Sun Valley High School in Indian Trail say four people including two students and two former students hung a Confederate flag in the football stadium as a prank. They must cover the crane rental cost of 500 dollars. Principal Janet Tyson vows possible disciplinary action while students describe it as a thoughtless act.

Sun Valley High School Indian Trail Union County Charlotte Sun Natley Janet Tyson Chris Campbell Tyson

Harris Teeter Launches First Online Shopping Service

Harris Teeter announces its first online shopping option at harristeeter.com. Matthews based grocer lets customers order groceries online choose a pickup time and have the order loaded into their car at the store.

Harris Teeter Harristeeter

Charlotte EEOC Sues Beverage Maker Over Pay Disparity

The Charlotte Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files suit against Cott Beverage USA alleging a female employee in Wilson was paid less than male workers performing the same job. The case seeks back pay and compensatory and punitive damages.

Charlotte's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Cott Beverage USA Wilson

Road Closures Around 1-85 North Julian Road Exits

Road watch warns the exit ramp from 1-85 North to Julian Road in Salis bury and the entrance ramp from Julian Road to 1-85 South will close from Monday evening through mid November. Use Exit 72 Peacht Orchard Road as alternate. Crews bury utility edges on Sharon Road between Fairview and Sharon View and along Fairview from Sharon to Colony. Delays expected. Park Road or Park South Drive is the alternate for Sharon Road while Calony helps avoid Fairview Road delays. 30th Street Matheson Ave five between Tryon Street and Pinckney Avenue. Use 16th or 36th streets as alternate routes.

Julian Road Salisbury Peath Orchard Road Sharon Road Fairview Sharon View Sharon Colony Park Road Park South Drive Calony Firview Road 30Th Street Matheson

Audit flags 843000 public safety spending at NCSU

North Carolina State University public safety officials drew scrutiny after a state auditor found 843,588 in questionable spending over two years. The audit cites equipment to tape calls and redirects unused salaries, with findings blaming former director Ralph Lex Harper and senior management. The case prompts tighter controls and a reaction to a $3.1 billion university bond referendum.

Raleigh N.C Public Safety Department Public Safety Ralph Lex Harper State Bureau of Investigation Ralph Campbell Jr Campbell Bul Director of Public Safety Harper N.C. State University of North Carolina System UNC Molly Broad Marge Anne Fox Ing Jeff Mann Mann Fox

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