October 5 1986 Iran Contra plane shootdown remembered
A 1986 Iran Contra incident involved a plane delivering supplies to Nicaraguan rebels being shot down by Sandinista forces. Passenger Eugene Hasenfus survived while three others died. Hasenfus was later tried and pardoned before returning to the United States. The history note also marks Chester Arthur's birth, a Pacific crossing flight in 1931, Brandeis's death, Truman's televised address, Warren becoming chief justice, and Monty Python's TV debut.
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Gazette online chat and social media prompts
The Gazette invites readers to connect on Facebook Pinterest Twitter and Instagram and visit gastongazette.com for breaking news. Readers may send questions to Online Editor Kevin Ellis at kellis gaston.
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Gazette Newsroom Video Offerings Spotlight
The Gazette newsroom highlights new video features and clips released this week. It spotlights behind the scenes footage, on air reports, and editor’s notes. Readers are invited to view the latest visual content and catch up on ongoing coverage.
Driver guilty of child's death on Gazette report
Gazette coverage notes a driver found guilty in a fatal crash involving a child. The case highlights legal consequences and community impact reported by gazette.com with emphasis on court decision and public response.
Reader Submitted Photos From The Gaston Gazette
Reader submitted photos show Kaela and Andrew Bryson with Kyla at Holden Beach, Benjamin age 4 excited for church, and Charlie the Stewart family’s new lakeside walker. Photos credited to Reba Stewart Christie Douglas and Ken Stewart.
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Mt Holly UV and weather forecast summary
Weather briefing for Mt Holly includes current conditions and a year to date outlook. AccuWeather provides forecast graphics and UV index guidance. Expected sky conditions range from sunny to party cloudy with possible showers and thunderstorm risk.
Weather telecast summary for coastal Virginia and sounds
Coastal forecast for Virginia Beach to Little Inlet and Albemarle Pamlico Sound covers today and Thursday. Winds NE 10-20 knots today, then NE 8-16 knots. Thursday NE 8-16 knots rising to 10-20 knots offshore.
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