Latest Headlines by Ken Lemon
Gastonia police unveil mobile drone command
QuikTrip has donated $375,000 to the Gastonia Police Foundation to fund a new mobile command center for the Gastonia Police Department’s Drone Team.
Gastonia officer saves child and three others from floodwaters
A Gastonia police officer is being celebrated for helping to rescue a child and three other people from a car stuck in floodwaters.
Gastonia family frustrated as suspect in fatal shooting is released on bond
A Gastonia family is expressing disbelief after a man arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Sunday was charged only with having a stolen weapon and released on bond.
Real Time Crime Center aids Gastonia Police in locating missing 16-year-old
Gastonia Police located a missing 16-year-old with special needs on Monday night using the department’s Real Time Crime Center.
Appeals court allows Confederate monument to remain in Gaston County
The Confederate monument in front of the Gaston County Courthouse will remain standing, as an appeals court recently ruled in favor of the county in a lawsuit brought by the NAACP.
Hemp producers in North Carolina rally against federal law threatening industry
North Carolina's top hemp producers unite to combat federal law threatening their industry.
After a storied civil rights career, Jesse Jackson headed home to South Carolina to lie in state
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will lie in honor at the South Carolina Capitol Monday, so mourners can pay their respects to the late civil rights leader in his home state.
By Ken Lemon, wsoctv.com, The Associated Press, and WSOCTV.com News Staff
Former baseball captain recalls 1934 series game in NC that defied racism
In Gastonia, a story of courage over hate is 92 years old. It involves a group of young white baseball players who stood up for a Black teammate.
Lawsuit over Gastonia police shooting dismissed, citing justified force
Police uncover marijuana grow operation inside Kings Mountain business
Judge dismisses lawsuit in Gaston County father-child murder-suicide case
‘Let’s venture out’: Kings Mountain businesses hopeful for casino boom
Atrium Health’s mobile hospital hubs could bring cancer care to rural areas
Mayor’s voting rights stripped in Gastonia, sparking controversy
NC A&T community mourns Rev. Jesse Jackson, reflects on his impact on students
Man accused of attempting to kidnap girls at Walmart faces multiple charges
Community mourns loss of Crest High School student in car crash
Goodwill’s tech training program teaches essential digital skills, includes free computer
‘Unusual situation’: Woman at Gaston County homeless encampment charged with felony littering
Paralyzed shooting survivor gains mobility with advanced prosthetic device
Man pleads guilty to selling fentanyl pills that killed two teens in Belmont
K-9 hailed as hero after helping find missing autistic teen in snowstorm
Major cash seizure on I-85 linked to illegal drug activity
Vandals cause fire at athletic facilities, ransack offices at Bessemer City High School
Outer Banks weather improves after intense blizzard-like conditions
Outer Banks may face blizzard-like conditions
‘Shame on you’: Scammers target missing Gastonia teen’s family, claiming he was kidnapped
Mother arrested, accused of choking daughter over laundry argument
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