Week ends with community wins and notable achievements
Gaston County responders aided Hurricane Matthew victims along North Carolina coast while Sheriff Alan Cloninger and 14 staff closed roads and enforced curfews. Red Cross volunteer Eleanor Crank, 80, aided relief efforts since Katrina. Aaron Rohlman, Huss alum, earned a UNC Tar Heels varsity spot, joining Worthy Guzek Lang as county graduates in the program. Gaston Christian School broke ground on a 3.5 to 4 million Fine Arts Center, a 520-seat auditorium named for founder M O Owens, who helped start the school 30 years ago.
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Alan Cloninger
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James Worthy
Mike Guzek
Kris Lang
Gaston Christian School
M.O. Owens
Owens
Facebook praise for shelter and school debate sparks online clash
Posts praise a homeless shelter revival while critics argue for stronger rules to protect teachers. A Hunter Huss student allegedly punched a teacher, prompting calls for accountability, parental responsibility, and leadership focused on learning. Community voices span support and concern over safety and respect in schools.
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Huss
Teresa Jackson Norris
Michael Setzer
Detroit literacy suit targets Michigan state education policy
Public Counsel filed a federal suit in Michigan claiming a constitutional right to literacy for Detroit students amid severe reading and math deficits. The piece cites Detroit per pupil spending, violence in schools, teacher attrition, and broader national issues, concluding the suit would not improve black academic achievement.
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Aaron Benner
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Minnesota
KKK
Patrick McHenry questioned over post election plan and contributions
A reader accuses Patrick McHenry of serving corporate interests and questions his post reelection prospects. The letter cites 2015 campaign data totaling 345 650 with 345 000 to Republican groups and 650 to Gastonia nonprofits, urging support for Andy Millard in NCs 16th District.
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Gastonia
McHenry
Patrick McHenry
Andy Millard
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