Habitat for Humanity builds in Gaston County amid homeless camps
In west Gastonia the Highland area near North Pryor and Highland streets hosts makeshift camps amid debris and litter. Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County has begun ground on several new home sites, marking its 100th local project since 1989, aided by city land donations and a "street of dreams" in North Pryor. City officials urge balance between aiding the homeless and addressing health and safety concerns.
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Gastonia
Gaston County
Habitat For Humanity
Todd Pierceall
Highland Community
North Pryor
Highland Streets
Habitat
Highland Street
Mary Harris
North
Pryor
Timothy Brown 53 Belmont Obituary
Timothy Brown aged 53 of Belmont died recently. The obituary notes his family ties and local ties, with mention of Belmont residence and age.
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Timothy Brown
Belmont
Notable Names List From Rock Hill Area Obituary Snippet
William Mason, Charlotte Johnny Ellison, 34, Rock Hill. Jimmy Cook, 72, Crouse. William Halk, 71, Gastonia. Kyle Caldwell, 83, Kings Mountain. Short notice fragment listing residents with ages and towns.
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William Mason
Charlotte
Johnny Ellison
Rock Hill
S.C
Jimmy Cook
Crouse
William Halk
Gastonia
Kyle Caldwell
Kings Mountain
Gun owners to carry firearms in bars under new law
New state law effective October allows concealed carry permit holders to bring guns into bars and restaurants that sell alcohol but prohibits drinking. Bar owners may post signs banning firearms. Three local bar owners weigh their options on signage and compliance.
Sammy's Pub owner avoids gun signs despite new law
Sammy Balatsias, owner of Sammy's Pub in downtown Belmont, says he will not post a no guns allowed sign or change operations after the law. Police were called to Sammy's Pub 21 times in 2012, none for gun incidents, per police call analysis.
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Sammy Balatsias
Sammy
Belmont
Balatsias
Gunfire prompts warning at Gastonia tavern
Rockhouse Tavern on Aberdeen Boulevard in Gastonia has posted no gun prohibition signs previously. Co owner Lyman Vick says upcoming gun law changes won t alter the core rule that guns aren t allowed. Police respond to gunfire at this bar this year after last year s single call in 28 visits.
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Rockhouse Tavern
Aberdeen Boulevard
Gastonia
Lyman Vick
Vick
Center Street Tavern weighs gun sign decision in October
Center Street Tavern owner Kathleen Hover says no sign prohibiting guns exists, but she may post a no gun sign in October. She notes trade offs and that she does not want patrons to carry weapons, expressing uncertainty about the necessity of guns in her establishment.
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Center Street
Cramerton
Kathleen Hover
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Lauren Honeycutt
Concord
Edna Smith
Scott Rushing
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