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Parents Charged in Death of 7-Year-Old Hit by Car in North Carolina

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Parents Charged in Death of 7-Year-Old Hit by Car in North Carolina

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Gastonia County Sheriff’s Office (GASTONIA, N.C.) — The parents of a 7-year-old boy who was fatally struck by a car while trying to cross a street in North Carolina have been charged with manslaughter and remain in jail on $1.5 million bond, police said. The child was hit by a Jeep Cherokee on May 27 in Gastonia, located west of Charlotte, police said. He was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk with a 10-year-old boy when the c…See the Story

2 Charged in Shooting of Teen that Killed Unborn Child in North Carolina

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2 Charged in Shooting of Teen that Killed Unborn Child in North Carolina

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GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two men were arrested recently after being charged with a Gastonia hotel shooting that resulted in the death of an unborn child. According to the Gastonia Police Department, the shooting occurred on March 20 at an Econo Lodge on Broadcast Street. Three people were reportedly shot, including a juvenile female who was pregnant; the unborn baby did not survive. On Thursday, police announced the arrests of Trini…See the Story

‘I knew’: Woman grieves loss of unborn child following arrest of second shooting suspect

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‘I knew’: Woman grieves loss of unborn child following arrest of second shooting suspect

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A Gastonia shooting left multiple people injured and an unborn baby dead in March, police said. Two arrests have been made, but a mother is still grieving her baby, who would have been a month old by now.Read Article

Free mini-golf for dads on Father's Day at Adventure Landing - Charlotte On The Cheap

Do you know a dad who loves playing golf? Mini-golf, that is? Adventure Landing is celebrating Father’s Day by letting dads play for free on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Each dad must be accompanied by one mini-golfer paying regular price. Adventure Landing is at 2600 E. Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, and is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Adventure Landing also offers arcade games and batting cages. Read about more Father’s Day freebies and events in the …Sports · Gastonia Read Article

Judge lowers bond for Gastonia parents charged in their son's death - WCCB Charlotte's CW

GASTONIA, N.C. – The parents charged in their 7-year-old son’s death now have a better chance of getting out of jail. A Gaston County judge has lowered the bond for Samuele Jenkins and Jessica Ivey. A judge initially set their bond at $1.5 million each. That amount has now been lowered to $150,000. They are charged with involuntary manslaughter and felony child neglect in the death of their son, Legend. A 76-year-old driver hit and killed Legend…Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

2 arrested, charged in connection with Gastonia man’s death, police say

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Gastonia Police have arrested two men in connection with the death of a man who had been caught in the crossfire of a shootout in April.Gastonia · Gastonia See the Story

Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Parade, Festival & Fireworks - Charlotte On The Cheap

The Sixth Annual Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival is a two-day celebration of Juneteenth, taking place Saturday, June 14, and Tuesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 19, 2025. It’s free to the public. The festival features music, vendors, face painting, fireworks and more. Learn about other Juneteenth celebrations in the Charlotte area! Schedule Saturday, June 14 | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N South Street, Gastonia, N…Juneteenth · Gastonia Read Article

Gaston County Mugshots June 2nd - WCCB Charlotte's CW

Check out the Gaston County mugshot from Monday, June 2nd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Former Gastonia cop charged with illegal gun purchase

Former Gastonia police officer Xana Dayanae Dove faces federal charges for making a false statement during a firearm purchase.Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Texas Whataburger opens 1st NC location

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Texas-based fast-food chain Whataburger has opened its first North Carolina restaurant in Gastonia, with plans to open eight additional locations across the state by the end of the year. The next opening is scheduled for Hickory in June.Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Gastonia Homers Sink Southern Maryland - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

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GASTONIA, N.C. — The Gastonia Ghost Peppers defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 8-3 in an Atlantic League of Professional Baseball game on May 29, 2025, at CaroMont Health Park. Gastonia’s strong first and sixth innings, powered by three home runs, secured the victory before 834 fans despite light rain. The Blue Crabs, now 15-13, struggled to counter Gastonia’s 10 hits, falling to the 10-20 Ghost Peppers.Gastonia surged ahead in the first …Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

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