Gastonia eyes FUSE district amid mill site land talks
City leaders move to acquire 16 acres including Loray Mill area as part of a new sports and entertainment district. Fab-Tec and Budget Inn may get 18 months rent free, with $50,000 moving aid if relocation occurs. Stadium cost estimated at 10 to 15 million funded by limited obligation bonds backed by the new property. Community support from Chamber and developers noted. Local residents applaud efforts to revive downtown and create jobs.
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Pruitt Pleads Guilty in Reckless Driving Case
Pruitt, 24, accepted a plea offer from the District Attorney consolidating driving and two assault charges. Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell sentenced him to 20 months in prison, noting remorse but emphasizing consequences and reckless conduct rather than intent.
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Court hears driver apologizes in teen crash case
Pruitt sped a 2000 Ford Explorer toward a curve at 60 mph in a 35 mph zone, causing a rollover that killed one teen and injured two others. He apologized in court while facing prison time and potential work release amid emotional family testimonies.
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Clinton campaign rallies energize young voters in battleground North Carolina
Kellogg credits Clinton's 2008 bid for motivating previously disengaged voters and notes a larger turnout of young people at recent events. The North Carolina race remains tight with polls showing Clinton leading by six points after a tightening national contest.
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