Freedom is self-control in a citizen pledge
A pamphlet stresses individual rights and self reliance, arguing people are endowed with liberty by a Creator, not by government. It urges readers to promote freedom, protect life and property, and govern their own production to reach full potential.
Lawmaker Critique of Sponsor ID in Municipal Campaigns
Six Gaston County office seekers face campaign law scrutiny while critics say sponsor IDs on signs and materials reveal little. The 2002 rule requires sponsor lines on signs. donor identities appear only if contributions exceed $50, with names, addresses, occupations, and employers listed. Many municipal campaigns stay under $1,000 so no donor is disclosed. The point: current laws fail to foster openness in local elections.
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Gaston County
North Carolina
Adam Ragan
Toca Elections Glice
John Polititian
Gaston County Board of Elections
BOE
Rotary Club
Rick Coleman for Dallas Mayor Receives Endorsement
A letter from Barron Lee praises Rick Coleman as a wise progressive leader and urges Dallas voters to re elect him as mayor. The author recalls their long friendship from Dallas High School and Optimist Club days, citing Colemans honesty hard work and capable leadership for continued town progress.
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Rick Coleman
Dallas
Coleman
Old Dallas High School
Dallas Optimist Club
Dallas High
Rick
North Gaston Senior High School
Barron Lee Dallas
Jack Etter Aims to Lead Dallas as Town Alderman
Dallas voters hear from Jack Etter who pledges to monitor town income and expenses, rely on sound budgeting, and address river and water line issues. A retired former alderman with Habitat for Humanity ties and leadership in the Senior Citizens Club, he argues for revitalizing downtown and using the old courthouse for community events. Election set for November 8.
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Jack Etter
Dallas
Jack
Habitat For Humanity
Senior Citizens’ Club
Historical Committee
Gaston County
Correction to Ella May Wiggins tribute and spelling
Kimberley Reid Hallas of Gastonia sends a year old correction and defense of Ella May Wiggins honoring her as a labor rights figure. She notes Mae is the maiden name and that a biography by a great granddaughter supports the corrected spelling while emphasizing fairness and nonpolitical aims.
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May
Mae
Ella
Kristina Horton
Ella May
The
Gazette
Gaston Daily Gazette
Kimberley Reid Hallas
Gastonia
Stanley Keeps Alcohol Sales Ban Test on Nov. 8
A resident urges Stanley voters to maintain the ban on alcohol sales, praising the town for its stand and arguing against revenue fears and social harm. The note cites Proverbs 20 1 and the biblical reference to the wise men, signed Patty Wooten.
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Stanley
Jesus
Patty Wooten
Dallas
Belmont Candidate Richard Turner Seeks City Council Seat
A local endorsement letter praises Richard Turner as a fresh face for Belmont's City Council. The writer commends his honesty, community focus, and willingness to welcome ideas over bureaucracy, urging Belmont voters to support him in the upcoming election.
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Richard Turner
Belmont
Richard
David A. Robinson
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