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Past articles by Ken:

‘Right person, right time’: Gaston County woman saves husband’s life after heart attack

A Gaston County woman saved her husband’s life as they rushed to the hospital after a “widow maker” heart attack, something very few people survive. → Read More

‘Out of control’: Teen employee hurt in massive brawl at Gaston County trampoline park

A 17-year-old employee had to be taken to the hospital Saturday after a massive brawl broke out at a Gaston County trampoline park. → Read More

Gaston County’s youngest students head back to classroom for in-person learning

Gaston County’s youngest students are heading back to the classroom Monday morning as the school district transitions elementary students to a four-day plan. → Read More

‘A devastating loss’: Joel Odom, former Charlotte candidate for mayor, dies at 22

Joel Odom, a former Charlotte mayoral candidate and well-loved member of the community, died at age 22 on Wednesday. → Read More

‘Miracles still happen’: Minister who had no pulse after being hit by car now recovering, family says

Witnesses said 71-year-old minister Bobby Ray had no pulse after being hit by a car in Bessemer City. → Read More

Thousands of teachers, school support staff roll up sleeves for COVID-19 vaccine

Teachers across North Carolina can start getting vaccinated Wednesday along with everyone else who works with children. → Read More

Marker would recognize bold stand against racism in Shelby

A marker, if approved, by the state would be placed in Shelby on Warren Street in front of what once was Smith’s Drug Store. It is an art gallery now. → Read More

‘All I can do is ask’: 21 years later, Asha Degree’s mom still holds out hope for missing daughter

Sunday will mark 21 years since 9-year-old Asha Degree vanished from her home near Falston in Cleveland County. → Read More

Videos show people packed into local restaurants over Super Bowl weekend

Videos show dozens of people packed together at popular spots in Optimist Hall and South End over Super Bowl weekend, and barely anyone appearing to wear masks or keeping six feet apart. → Read More

Group says new protest ordinance is designed to silence them

Protestors were in Gastonia Wednesday, taking a stand against a proposal they said is designed to silence them. → Read More

Police investigating after 2 students viciously attacked at same high school

Both incidents were recorded -- and may be hard to watch for some viewers. → Read More

‘We are together’: Local sorority sisters of VP Harris watch history in the making

There was a lot of praise for Vice President Kamala Harris on Inauguration Day at Morning Star Baptist Church in Hickory. → Read More

People visit MLK statue in Gastonia days after fence taken down

Millions are remembering the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. → Read More

Rowan County asks dozens of residents to test water for lead

Rowan County is asking dozens of residents to test their water after several homes were flagged for having high levels of lead. → Read More

Cleveland County board considers displaying Ten Commandments in schools

The Cleveland County school board is considering displaying the commandments in all 30 of its schools. → Read More

‘Lives are being saved’: Officials begin largest vaccination project in Gaston County

Residents in Gaston County went out into the dreary weather Friday to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More

‘No reason at all’: 18-year-old killed in convenience store shooting, family says

An 18-year-old man was shot to death Tuesday at a convenience store in the Sawmills area in Caldwell County, officials said. → Read More

‘A friend. A hero’: Community, fellow brothers in blue honor fallen Officer Herndon

The Mount Holly community and first responders from all around paid their respects for Officer Tyler Herndon, who was killed Friday in the line of duty. → Read More

‘That was my best friend’: Man who refused to believe COVID-19 was real dies from virus

Family members and friends of Ronald Currence have a message for everyone after he died from COVID-19. → Read More

“It’s not a joke’: Gaston County couple shares story of husband’s COVID-19 recovery

Richard Wright spent a week in intensive care due to COVID-19 and still feels lingering effects. He and his wife, Ellen, are sharing their story hoping to help save lives. → Read More