A manhunt is now underway across Gaston County following the escape of a Gastonia man from the Gaston Correctional Center on Thursday, according to officials. The escapee, identified as 51-year-old Shannon Thomas Galloway, was last seen scaling the prison fence around 10:30 a.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Adult … [Read more…]
The USPS is now building a new $100 million ‘Regional Processing and Distribution Center’ (RPDC) as part of their $40 billion 10-year plan to streamline mail delivery plan across our nation. Located in the 365-acre NorthPoint Development industrial park between Gastonia and Lowell, this facility is set to be a cornerstone of a high-tech mail … [Read more…]
A dramatic scene unfolded yesterday afternoon in downtown Gastonia as 3 “smash-and-grab” thieves attempted to rob a family-owned jewelry store. According to Gastonia police, just before 4 pm, 3 masked men stormed into Morris Jewelers (1301 E. Franklin Blvd) and started breaking glass cases. Store owner Michael Hennes was at his … [Read more…]