Month: November 2023

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Gastonia Mayor Walker Reid, III dies

November 30, 2023
Walker Reid spent nearly three decades in public service. He was Gastonia’s first African-American mayor, according to the city. GASTONIA, N.C. — The mayor of Gastonia died after spending decades serving the community in various ways. Walker Reid, III, Gastonia’s mayor, died on Thursday, the city said.…
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Injury-riddled Hornets score tight win over Nets

November 30, 2023
The Hornets were without LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller but managed one of their best offensive outings of the season. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Terry Rozier had 37 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Charlotte Hornets beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-128 on Thursday night.…
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Treasury Secretary Yellen highlights clean energy investments in NC visit

November 30, 2023
Governor Roy Cooper joined the secretary in Bessemer City. DALLAS, N.C. — Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen visited Gaston County on Thursday to discuss investments in clean energy recently made through the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act.  During her North Carolina visit, Secretary Yellen toured Livent, a manufacturing facility in Bessemer City that makes lithium hydroxide for batteries. …
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Greg Olsen comments on Panthers head coaching job rumors

November 30, 2023
The Carolina Panthers legend reportedly was interested in a head coaching job with the team. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Could the Carolina Panthers soon have one of the franchise’s greatest players return to coach the team?  The possibility was not ruled out by Greg Olsen, the former Panthers tight end and current broadcaster, during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show on Thursday.…
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Landlord responsible for $23,000 bill could face discipline and legal action from state

November 30, 2023
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein called the sizes of the complaints “jaw dropping.” His office has the authority to pursue restitution and civil penalties. RALEIGH, N.C. — The landlord who billed North Carolina State University students $23,000 when they moved out, mostly because she didn’t like their homemade beer pong table, could face discipline and legal action from the North Carolina attorney general’s office.…