Early voting surges in Gaston County ahead of election
Gaston County sees record early voting in 2008 with more than 46 000 ballots cast before Election Day. Officials anticipate continued growth with expanded hours and two Gastonia sites and one each in Dallas and Mount Holly. Former candidates and local parties urge turnout while polls extend to 7 pm on weekdays and four sites brace for crowds.
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Gaston County
Gaston
Adam Ragan
Gastonia
Dallas
Mount Holly
Democratic Party
Kellogg
Ragan
Early voting period questioned by local GOP leader
Gaston County Republican Party Chairman Craig Collins says expanding early voting helps voters with busy schedules but questions starting 19 days before Election Day this year. He notes the need to balance access with efficiency and election logistics.
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Gaston County
Republican Party
Craig Collins
Early voting starts with multiple Gaston County stations
Gaston County residents may vote early for the November 6 general election. Voting runs through Saturday November 3 at locations including the Board of Elections on West Franklin Boulevard and other sites in Dallas Gastonia and Mount Holly. Hours vary by site and day.
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Franklin Boulevard
Charlotte
Ragan
Gaston County
Gaston County Board OF Elections
W. Franklin Blvd
Gastonia
Santorum to Hold Gastonia GOP Event Today
Former presidential candidate Rick Santorum will speak at the Gaston County GOP headquarters in Gastonia at 11 45 a m in the parking lot on 155 S York St. Wayne King of the North Carolina Republican Party says Santorum has visited the state many times and advocates his values and principles.
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Rick Santorum
Gaston County
GOP
S. York St
Gastonia
N.C
Republican Party
Wayne King
Santorum
Tar Heel
King
Public asked to comment on transportation in Lake Norman area
Residents in western Gaston County are invited to comment on public transportation needs. The Lake Norman APO seeks input for a coordinated plan update, with sessions, including a 10 a.m. to noon October 23 at Gaston County Skills Center in Gastonia. Contact Bjorn Hansen at 704-688-6501.
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Gaston County
Lake Norman
Bessemer City Highway
Gastonia
Bjorn Hansen
Bhansen
Centralina
Man charged after gunfire chase on Range Road
Police say Aman Summitt 23 chased a woman and her two children in a car last week then blocked the road and fired a handgun from his vehicle. He allegedly sped toward the woman’s vehicle on Range Road in Kings Mountain, leading to charges of going armed to the terror of the public aggressive driving and assault with a deadly weapon.
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Christopher Michael Summitt
Summitt
Range Road
Kings Mountain
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