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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2016
Page
2
The NC Lottery results show daytime and evening Pick 3 and Pick 4 draws with combos 1 5 3 and 0 8 8 3 on Oct 19, and 6 1 9 and 7 5 5 with 3 3 9 2 and 7 7 1 9 on Oct 18. Cash 5 numbers were 1 16 21 30 33 and 1 26 28 35 37 with a 2x multiplier, Powerball 23 with a $136 million jackpot.
Key events across centuries include the 1976 Frosta ferry disaster near New Orleans that killed 78, George I’s coronation in 1714, the 1803 Louisiana Purchase ratification, Irving Berlin’s 1914 song Stay Down Here Where You Belong, and 1947 HUAC hearings on Hollywood.
A Gaston County year is profiled for homicides as the Gaston Gazette previews ongoing crime trends. The online update highlights top topics and directs readers to gastongazette.com for 24/7 breaking news.
Readers are invited to send questions to Kevin Ellis Online Editor at kellis gastongazette.com for potential publication. The notice encourages audience engagement while providing contact details for submissions.
The notice urges readers to visit Gaston Gazette’s website before voting in the 2016 election. It emphasizes checking online for guidance, updates, and official information related to polling locations and procedures.
A woman has been charged in connection with the death of a former Freightliner employee. Investigators allege a fatal confrontation led to the homicide charge. Police say the investigation remains active with no additional suspects at this time.
Reader submitted images show ducks at Rankin Lake on a sunny Indian summer day and a chocolate Cocker Spaniel dressed as a Halloween fireman. Photo credits go to David Pegram and Debbie and Charlie Lay of Gastonia with contact info for sharing more pictures.
The forecast lists Gastonia high 86 and low 61 with today’s warm daytime and cooler night. Lincolnton shows similar warm highs around 86 and lows near 61, with Mt Holly at 86/63 and a brief mention of evening and overnight temperatures.
Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather describe today’s UV index values and the higher the number the greater the need for sun protection. The almanac data includes city forecasts and weather graphics for the day.
National Weather bulletin shows marine forecast for Virginia Beach to Little Inlet and 29 miles offshore with winds south to southeast 4-8 knots today and southwest to west 4-8 knots Friday. Albemarle and Pamlico Sound region included with similar offshore winds. Lake levels and island beach forecasts indicate clouds, sun, and showers with temperatures mid 60s to upper 70s.
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