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Teacher being investigated for sex crimes at time of death - Gaston Gazette
“This is appalling,” said one student's mother, who asked not to be identified to protect the identity of her daughter. “She was devastated to find out he had committed suicide and then to have the information trickle down that he was accused of such a ...
Police: Masked robber terrorizing Gastonia neighborhood - Gaston Gazette
One neighbor, who did not want to be identified, told Channel 9 she keeps a table leg nearby at all times. “I hope and pray he doesn't come in on me because I'm going to try to hurt him,” she said. Police told Channel 9 they have a promising tip that ...
'Beast' of a Cadillac bringing Obama to Mount Holly - Gaston Gazette
The source who spoke with The Gazette asked not to be identified. But as someone who has helped to shepherd presidential motorcades to various corners of the state in the last 20 years, including Gaston County, he shared some of what goes into the ...
Neighbor lends home to police during hostage investigation - Gaston Gazette
said the neighbor, who declined to give her name. “They said, 'Ma'am, we're dealing with a hostage situation.' And I was like, 'Do what?'” Police descended on the rural neighborhood on the Southpoint peninsula in droves after a woman who lives at 112 ...
Man accused of multiple sex crimes against children - Gaston Gazette
Payseur's grandmother sat on the back row in the courtroom and refused to give her name to the media or comment on her grandson's arrest. The Rev. Dennis Bean of Anthony Grove Baptist Church said that Payseur lives with his grandmother. ...
Teen girls find hidden camera at slumber party - Gaston Gazette
According to a source close to one of the teenage volleyball players, the slumber party was supposed to happen last Saturday at a secluded office in a remote industrial warehouse. They said the office is owned by a relative of the Juanita High School ...
Gaston couple killed in wreck at police station - Gaston Gazette
A Gastonia woman, who refused to give her name, got a good view of the wreck. She was traveling eastbound on Long Avenue in front of the police station when the Buick swerved behind her vehicle, narrowly missing it. “I seen him coming in my mirror. ...
Ashbrook teen accused of sexual assault remains in jail - Gaston Gazette
Mitchell's mother, who refused to give her name, was in the courtroom Wednesday and pleaded with Abernethy to reduce the bond. She asked Abernethy if her son could attend church upon release from jail, to which Abernethy told her, “yes. ...
Mother of teen in school sex assault case collapses in court - Gaston Gazette
Mitchell's mother, who refused to give her name, stood in the courtroom on Wednesday, surrounded by friends and family members. She pleaded with Abernethy to reduce the bond, calling her son “a good child.” “I'm just asking that you please have mercy,” ...
John Clark/The Gazette - Gaston Gazette
Russell Threatt, right, receives instructions in practice from his interpreter, who asked not to be named in this story to keep the focus on Threatt. Pads popping, the roar of the crowd, marching band drum cadences and other sounds that so many people ...
NOTEBOOK: Panthers suddenly thin at offensive line - Gaston Gazette
Publicly the Panthers said the defensive lineman “didn't fit” with the team, but a source said Balmer was out of shape and didn't seem mentally into it. At the very least, the move didn't cost the Panthers anything as they're not responsible for his ...
Odessa Martin, 81, may have been the only person in this world who loved her ... - Gaston Gazette
He would help another relative get his mother in to the doctor's office and walk to a neighborhood store to cash his Social Security check, but would not venture out otherwise, said the 37-year-old daughter, who asked that her name not be used. ...
Some Freightliner workers mad at union and company - Gaston Gazette
The man asked not to be identified because of his ties to the company and the union. UAW and Daimler say in court documents their representatives spent ...
Police accuse 'Blazin Jayzin' of Facebook prostitution - Gaston Gazette
A woman who wouldn't give her name but said she was Turner's mother answered the phone number listed for him in court documents Friday. ...
Key Panthers player walked out of practice last week - Gaston Gazette
... Chris Gamble grew frustrated and walked out of Bank of America Stadium last Wednesday following team meetings, sources close to the organization said. ...
Much interest, fewer bidders for once great golfing community dream (video) - Gaston Gazette
... of investors here who are going to lose a lot of money, me included,” said one man who came to take notes at the auction but refused to give his name. ...
The third suspect in the armed robbery of the Dairy Queen on Union Road turned ... - Gaston Gazette
The man has asked that his name not be used because of the suspected gang ties of the three suspects. Hernandez being loose created a nervousness, ...
Dog makes 45-mile journey after lost in state park - Gaston Gazette
The couple that called chose to remain anonymous and refused to take any money from Price. So she donated money to South Mountains State Park and one ...
KM seeks 4 in armed robbery - Gaston Gazette
“They're fine,” said a store employee who asked not to be identified. “They had to go to the hospital for a little bit, but they're OK. ...