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politics27 days ago•0 min saved

Trump Campaigns for Whatley in Gastonia Amid Traffic Chaos and Controversy

President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 16 to support Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley. The event, held at Gastonia Municipal Airport, drew significant traffic disruptions across Gaston County. Whatley, the former Republican National Committee chair, is challenging former Governor Roy Cooper in the November 3 election. The rally occurred despite recent controversy involving a convicted sex offender who delivered a prayer at a prior Whatley event.

via WBTV|

#2026-midterms #donald-trump #gaston-county

politics28 days ago

Trump’s Gastonia Rally Triggers Major Road Closures and Traffic Delays Across Gaston County

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally at Gastonia Municipal Airport on September 16 to support Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley. The event will trigger significant traffic disruptions, including soft road closures starting at 10 a.m. and full shutdowns beginning at 5:30 p.m. Authorities advise drivers to avoid the area entirely, as detours will be in effect near Union Road and Gaston Day School Road. Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump is visiting Ashe County to promote AI education tools for students, a move occurring amid national debates over AI safety and regulation.

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#donald-trump #gaston-county #melania-trump

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Gaston County family massacre ends in Ohio crash with suspects dead

A shooting at a home in Gaston County, North Carolina, on Thursday morning killed two people and critically injured two others. Suspects Camryn Moore and Cory Armstrong fled the scene, leading to a multi-state manhunt. They were found dead in a crashed vehicle in Ohio on Friday after a police pursuit ended with gunfire. Authorities have not yet determined the motive for the attack, which occurred within a family home where all involved resided.

via Fox News|

#camryn-moore #cory-armstrong #crime

health9 months ago•1 min saved

Measles Outbreak Expands in the Carolinas, Urging Vaccination

A person with measles traveled through Gaston County, NC, visiting Constantine’s Restaurant and Christmas Town USA, prompting health officials to monitor potential exposure and symptoms until January 16, 2026. The individual did not visit indoor locations, reducing transmission risk, but the outbreak is part of a broader US measles case increase this year.

via WRAL|

#gaston-county #health #measles

health9 months ago•1 min saved

Measles Exposure Alert in Gaston County and Across North Carolina

A measles case in Gaston County has led to an exposure warning for Constantine’s Restaurant and Christmas Town USA, prompting health officials to recommend vaccination for unvaccinated individuals and urging those exposed to monitor symptoms until January 16, amid a rise in U.S. measles cases in 2025.

via WBTV|

#exposure-warning #gaston-county #health

local9 months ago•1 min saved

NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin's Father Dies in House Fire

A fire at a house linked to NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin in Stanley, North Carolina, resulted in one death and two injuries, with the cause still under investigation.

via WBTV|

#denny-hamlin #fire #gaston-county

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Rabies Outbreak: Third Raccoon Tests Positive in Gaston County

A raccoon in Gaston County, North Carolina, has tested positive for rabies, marking the county's third case in 2023. The raccoon was killed by a family dog in their yard, and the dog, which was up to date on its rabies vaccination, received a booster shot. Animal Care and Enforcement conducted a neighborhood canvass to inform residents and verify rabies vaccinations for pets in the area. The incident has been reported to the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services for further investigation.

via WBTV|

#animal-care-and-enforcement #gaston-county #health

accidents3 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-85 in Gaston County

One person was killed in a crash on I-85 in Gaston County, North Carolina. The incident is currently under investigation.

via WSOC Charlotte|

#accidents #crash #fatality

traffic-accident3 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal Crash on I-85 in Gastonia Claims One Life

A crash on I-85 in Gaston County, North Carolina has resulted in one fatality and the closure of two right lanes near Exit 20. Motorists are advised to detour onto Exit 21 and follow E Ozark Avenue to re-access I-85 south.

via WBTV|

#crash #detour #gaston-county

health3 years ago•1 min saved

"Police Confirm Rabid Bat Discovery in Gaston County"

A rabid bat was found inside a home in Gaston County, North Carolina. The bat tested positive for rabies, marking the second confirmed case in the county this year. Animal Care and Enforcement conducted a neighborhood canvass to inform the community and verify rabies vaccinations for family pets. The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services has been notified for further investigation.

via WBTV|

#animal-care-and-enforcement #gaston-county #health

accidents-and-disasters3 years ago•1 min saved

3-alarm fire contained at Bessemer City lithium plant.

A three-alarm fire broke out at Livent Corporation, a lithium plant in Bessemer City, early Monday morning. All employees are accounted for, and there are no reports of injuries. Highway 161 is closed, and residents near the plant are encouraged to stay indoors. The cause of the fire is unknown, and crews are still working to put it out.

via WSOC Charlotte|

#accidents-and-disasters #bessemer-city #evacuation

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Manhunt underway for suspect after 6-year-old and parents shot in North Carolina.

A 6-year-old girl and two others were shot by a man who opened fire in Gaston County, North Carolina. The girl's father was also hit and is currently in the hospital. The suspect, Robert Louis Singletary, is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. Witnesses say the shooting was sparked by neighborhood children's ball rolling into Singletary's yard. The 6-year-old victim wants Singletary to go to jail forever, and the District Attorney's Office is committed to prosecuting him.

via WBTV|

#child-victim #crime #gaston-county