Police offer new details on found body, close to making ID
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Gaston County Police say they are close to identifying a body found Tuesday near Dallas, and that the man may have been dead up to eight months. "We have some really strong leads into who we believe it is, but we have to wait for some follow-up... .. read more..

Carolina Panters could be interested in former Pro Bowl QB
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

CHARLOTTE — No word yet on if the Carolina Panthers plan to pursue free agent quarterback Derek Anderson, who was released by the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. But there’s plenty of reason to think the Panthers may at least take a look. The... .. read more..

Restaurant offers big tastes in a small setting
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

You’ve no doubt heard the saying that big things can come in small packages, and in all my years of dining out I’ve never found a better representation of that than Las Palmas Restaurant, 2688 S. New Hope Road, Gastonia. The restaurant sits in a... .. read more..

Spurned operator to bid again on P&N Railroad
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

A short-line railroad operator that lost a bid last year to operate the restored Piedmont & Northern Railroad in Gaston County is back with another proposal. Bill Gray, president of Carolina Central Railway, could not come to terms with... .. read more..

Delayed 2009 election race settled by 78 votes
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

LINCOLNTON - Republican candidate Devin Rhyne narrowly pulled out a victory over incumbent Fred Houser Tuesday for Lincolnton's special election. Rhyne will take Houser's Ward 1 seat on City Council. Democrat Houser was a city councilman in... .. read more..

Will Panthers go after former Pro Bowl QB?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

CHARLOTTE – No word yet on if the Carolina Panthers plan to pursue free agent quarterback Derek Anderson, who was released by the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. But there’s plenty of reason to think the Panthers may at least take a look. The... .. read more..

Local products help lead GWU from behind to win at familiar spot
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

It wasn’t looking like the homecoming several of the Gardner-Webb University baseball team envisioned. Playing at Shelby’s Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium where at least four GWU players were involved in American Legion baseball, the Bulldogs... .. read more..

Lady Blue Devils win middle school title
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

STANLEY – In 2007 and 2008, the Stanley Middle School girls’ basketball teams took undefeated records into the championship games only to lose in the finals. On Tuesday afternoon, the third time was the charm. The Blue Devils (12-0) erased... .. read more..

Johnson & Wales chefs influencing restaurants across the region
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Since opening its Charlotte campus in the fall of 2004, Johnson & Wales University has transformed the tastes of a region. Its influence radiates out from the heart of downtown Charlotte to beyond this side of the Catawba River. Last year, Chad... .. read more..

Man accused of murder convicted for spitting at police
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

SHELBY — A man facing two murder charges is back in trouble after spitting in a police officer’s face. Lucas Rash, 23, of Allison Drive, recently pleaded guilty to malicious conduct by a prisoner for spitting on a Shelby police officer at the... .. read more..

Police: Swindlers posing as sweethearts
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A Gastonia man who thought he found love online was duped by his virtual sweetheart into shipping stolen goods to South Africa. Someone bought 64 bridesmaids’ dresses and an embroidery machine with stolen credit cards and sent the merchandise to... .. read more..

Woman charged with stealing identity to work at Pharr Yarns
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A Gastonia woman was charged Tuesday with using another woman’s personal information to get a job at Pharr Yarns. Maria Delcamien Bega, 27, of 2649 Pembroke Road, allegedly listed someone else’s birth date and Social Security number in employment... .. read more..

Student displays selfless behavior
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

When Alesia Wade saw a truck coming around her stopped school bus, she didn’t hesitate. Instead of thinking of her own safety, she pushed a relative out of the way. “This selfless behavior and caring concern exemplifies the person that Alesia is,... .. read more..

Homemade dinner sells out in 2-and-a-half hours
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A bidder writes his offer for a basket of toiletries Saturday night at the silent auction portion of Shanghai Volunteer Fire Department’s big annual fundraiser, the 51st annual chicken pie supper and auction. The popular homemade dinner sold out in... .. read more..

Schools see fewer dropouts this year
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Later this week: Read more in The Star about which Cleveland County schools have the highest dropout rates and which have the lowest.     Cleveland County dropout rate 2008-2009: 5.98 2007-2008: 6.76 2006-2007: 6.31 2005-2006: 6.81 2004-2005: 5.57... .. read more..

Honoring a life
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Hospice Cleveland County Training Class When: March 15, 16 and18, 5-9 p.m. Where: Crestview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby (intersection of N.C. 150) Details: Hospice training is open to anyone who is interested... .. read more..

New academy takes applications
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

  The North Carolina State Board of Education officially approved a charter on March 4 for the new Lake Lure Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy. In August of last year, a preliminary charter was granted to Lake Lure and two other... .. read more..

How to get free food
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Surplus Commodities Distribution Wednesday, March 10, 8 a.m. Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Goforth Hall   SHELBY — Shelby Lions Club’s quarterly distribution of government surplus food comes Wednesday and the club needs more “customers.�... .. read more..

Local happenings
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Mauney Memorial Library Daddy & Me Storytime When: Tuesday, March 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 11 a.m.-noon Where: Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain Details: Ages 5 and younger, children and daddies only,... .. read more..

Officials seek info on weekend arson
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

SHELBY — An abandoned house caught fire Sunday, leading police, the SBI and fire inspectors to investigate its cause. Reports indicate Shelby Fire Marshal Ray Beck said the residential fire located at 419 E. Grover St. — across the road  from... .. read more..