Schools move in on de-committed stars Oct 16, 2008
UNC also is in good shape for linebacker of Matthews (N.C.) Butler, and wide receiver of Gastonia (N.C.) Ashbrook and defensive end of Greenwood (S.C.) High are moving the Heels up their respective lists. Talk about it in. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bowden's ouster may sway recruits Oct 14, 2008
Jheranie Boyd of Gastonia Ashbrook is rated among the top 10 wide receiver prospects nationally. "Clemson has been on his list and probably will stay on his list," Ashbrook coach Mike Briggs said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
College prospects square off in Lenoir Oct 14, 2008
Patterson 6-11 postman Hassan Whiteside of Gastonia is on Charlottes list, as is Jones, Moussa Keita, Campbell and Nyarsuk. Davidson is recruiting Oak Hills Austin Alecxih. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Favors plans trip to NCSU Oct 12, 2008
In-state schools still are being considered by the other top-ranked players: offensive tackle Xavier Nixon of Fayetteville Britt, wide receiver Jheranie Boyd of Gastonia Ashbrook, tackle Travis Bond of Bertie and linebacker Hawatha Bell of Matthews Butler. MIAMI GETS GUARD: Garrius Adams of Middle Creek picked up a future Miami teammate this week when Argentine Lisandro Ruiz-Moreno decided to play basketball for the Hurricanes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ducks still on Boyd's list? Oct 10, 2008
A few weeks ago it appeared that NC State was out of the race for wide receiver Jheranie Boyd from Ashbrook High in Gastonia, N.C. However, Boyd this past weekend was in Raleigh for the second of his five allotted official visits. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Weekly Whispers: Boyds keep them guessing Oct 8, 2008
First, Gastonia (N.C.) Ashbrook wide receiver has been full of surprises lately. Boyd took an official visit to Oklahoma a couple of weekends ago and went to North Carolina State last weekend. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boyd: 'I Connected With the Players' Oct 6, 2008
By Pack PrideDate: Oct 6, 2008 A few weeks back, it seemed NC State was all but out of contention with Gastonia (NC) Ashbrook wide receiver Jheranie Boyd. Boyd stopped mentioning the Wolfpack, but he says that they were never out of his recruitment. (StateFans.com)
Elite 75 Prep Showcase top performers Oct 3, 2008
com's Justin Young spent the weekend in Ashbrook High School in Gastonia, N.C., for the Elite 75 Prep Showcase ... The Gastonia, N.C., native is uber-confident in his face-up a game and probably shot too many jumpers when he could have easily dominated down low in the paint. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Recruiting coast to coast: North Carolina 2009 Oct 3, 2008
Top prospect (Gastonia, N.C./Ashbrook), offensive tackle (Fayetteville, N.C./Jack Britt), future UNC defensive end (Jacksonville, N.C./Northside) and future Penn State center (Bunn, N.C.) are among the 11 ranking in the top 20 of their respective positions nationwide ... wide receiver Ashbrook HS (Gastonia, N.C.) Considering: Florida, Clemson, NC State, North Carolina, Auburn, Missouri, Oregon. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Hanesbrands to cut more than 700 Triad jobs Sep 25, 2008
It also will shutter this week a yarn plant in Gastonia that employs 140. The yarn plant in Eden will shut down by the end of the year, affecting 120 workers. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
UNC Continues to Impress Boyd Sep 25, 2008
However, UNC didnt fail to impress the 6-foot-2, 184-pound wide receiver from Gastonia (N.C.) Ashbrook. to read the rest of this story. (InsideCarolina.com)
Hanesbrands to cut 1,400 jobs in North Carolina Sep 25, 2008
will cease production this week at a yarn plant in Gastonia that employs 140. The company also will shutter this week a knit-fabric textile plant in Forest City that employs 470 people. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Alleged MS-13 Gang Members in North Carolina Charged in 70-Count Superseding Indictment Sep 24, 2008
The charges stem from a long-term investigation initiated by the FBI "Safe Streets" Gang Task Force from North Carolina, which is composed of the FBI; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department; and the Gastonia, N.C., Police Department. Additional law enforcement investigative support was provided by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, as well as the Greensboro Police Department and... (PR Newswire)
Coaches hit the road Sep 24, 2008
Hill may also be in North Carolina to check out Gastonia (NC) Ashbrook players and. Many of the remaining coaches will cover various areas of Texas, one of Missouri's biggest out of state recruiting areas. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Speedy Tropical Storm Hanna charges for Carolinas Sep 6, 2008
If it was a Category 1 or 2, I might think about leaving, said Eddie Brown of Gastonia, N.C., who planned to spend the weekend at Myrtle Beach. And I tell you, if it was Ike, I d already be long gone. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Clover 36, Forestview (N.C.) 14 Sep 5, 2008
GASTONIA Sooner or later, you knew it was coming. Clover made the game much more difficult than it could have been, but escaped with a hard-fought 36-14 win over Forestview after falling behind at the half. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Football Recruits' Scoreboard Sep 5, 2008
Gastonia (N.C.) Ashbrook 34, Shelby (N.C.) 16 (Jhay Boyd). Smithfield (N.C.) Smithfield-Selma 22, Chapel Hill (N.C.) 12 (D.J. Bunn, Justin Dixon, Jared McAdoo). (InsideCarolina.com)
McKown dodges bullet Sep 4, 2008
On July 18, as McKown tells it, he drove to Gastonia, N.C., to pick up Eric Howell, his boss at a Gastonia funeral home, who was drunk and needed a ride home. His county-owned car was detained by North Carolina authorities who said they saw Howell acting suspiciously in the car while McKown was inside a store. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
John Gizzi Reports from the Twin Cities00004000: Palin Gains Support, Connecticut Delegation Assaulted Sep 2, 2008
Gastonia, N.C. -- With a three-hour layover in Charlotte, N.C. before my flight to Minneapolis-St ... He didn't disappoint: Bill took me to his district in neighboring Gastonia for a unique ritual that opens the dove season the following day. (Human Events Online)
Football Recruits: Weekend Report Aug 31, 2008
Clover (S.C.) 45, Gastonia (N.C.) Ashbrook 6 (Jhay Boyd). Rocky Mount (N.C.) Nash Central 28, Smithfield (N.C.) Smithfield-Selma 22 (, ). (InsideCarolina.com)
Clover 45, Ashbrook (N.C.) 6 Aug 30, 2008
GASTONIA, N.C. Clovers receivers may not have many receptions, but their offense is catching on. Their victim this week was Ashbrook, as the Blue Eagles took their powerful running attack and a dominating defense into North Carolina and came away with a 45-6 win. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Alltel upgrades Charlotte-area wireless service Aug 30, 2008
Alltel will employ the technology in Mint Hill, Matthews, Pineville, Lake Norman, Kannapolis, Wingate and Gastonia as well as in Charlotte. Alltel Wireless is committed to bringing our customers the fast wireless broadband service they expect in their business and personal lives, says Ron Senchak, vice president of business solutions for Alltel in North Carolina. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Triangle trio in N.Y. game Aug 24, 2008
"It's a nice area. It's a great place to raise a family. Obviously, the Sickles school offers excellent academics and good athletics."SUPERPREP STARS: SuperPrep magazine has announced its preseason top 50 senior football prospects and wide receiver Jheranie Boyd of Gastonia Ashbrook, defensive lineman Donte Moss of Jacksonville Northside and offensive tackle Xavier Nixon of Fayetteville Britt made the list. Nixon (6-6, 275) is the top-ranked offensive lineman in the country by Superprep. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Football Targets Weekly Coverage Aug 23, 2008
Charlotte (N.C.) West 26, Gastonia (N.C.) Ashbrook 10 (Jhay Boyd). Smithfield (N.C.) Smithfield-Selma 27, Erwin (N.C.) Triton 0 (, Justin Dixon). (InsideCarolina.com)
$1 MILLION CATCH Aug 21, 2008
"I mean, I'm excited and have an unbelievable feeling inside, but overall it hasn't sunk in. It's incredible."Bennett shared the stage with two North Carolina anglers who finished in the top 10 -- Chris Baumgardner of Gastonia, who was fourth and won $60,000 for a two-day championship-round total of nine bass that weighed 16 pounds, 9 ounces, and Brian Travis of Conover, who had five at 11-1 and won $35,000. Bennett said he was just "going fishing" each day, trying to catch a limit. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Luginbill: Breaking down the 2009 wide receivers Aug 21, 2008
(Gastonia, N.C./Ashbrook) is one of those tall receivers with great speed. He's a track guy who also happens to be a football player. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Varsity Sports Report: 8/18/08 Aug 19, 2008
A 6-1 forward from Gastonia, N.C., Capers is rated the 74th-best prep prospect by All-Start Girls Report. She averaged 18. (BlueGoldNews.com)
AP IMPACT: Weak rules cripple appraiser oversight Aug 18, 2008
"We got to this point by a lack of enforcement. ... The public has the right to expect the appraisal boards are taking care of that problem," said Bob Ipock, an appraiser from Gastonia, N.C., who is a critic of the current system. "And they are not. They're looking the other way.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Tax victory keeps Liburdi growing in Davidson Aug 14, 2008
David Hoyle of Gastonia says lawmakers also closed tax loopholes detrimental to other businesses such as small bakeries and interior designers. He says the Liburdi dispute wasn t a widespread political issue, but an arbitrary call by the N.C. Department of Revenue. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Practice Tour: Jhay Boyd Aug 13, 2008
By Inside CarolinaDate: Aug 13, 2008 GASTONIA, N.C. --- To take full advantage of the rare talents of wide receiver Jhay Boyd, head coach Mike Briggs installed a spread offense at Ashbrook High School this offseason. to read the rest of this story. (InsideCarolina.com)
Fuller, Suggs united in marriage (29) Aug 10, 2008
The groom is the son of the late Ray Suggs and Margaret Suggs of Gastonia. He retired from Springs Industries in Biscoe and D.O.T. Transportation. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Nagy Qualifies for US Amateur Aug 6, 2008
" Anthony Tsiolkas of Winston-Salem, NC and Crawford Reeves of Greenville, SC, joined Cody, Gandranata and Nagy to claim the five qualifying spots. The U.S. Amateur Championship will be played at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, NC, August 18-24. Place Competitor Score Qualifiers T1 Crawford Reeves, Greenville, SC 67-67--134 (-6) T1 Anthony Tsiolkas, Winston Salem, NC 65-69--134 (-6) T3 Austin Cody, Charleston, SC 68-67--135 (-5) T3 George Gandranata, Indonesia 71-64--135 (-5) T3... (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Nagy, Wiedergruen Advance to US Amateur Qualifying Final Round Aug 5, 2008
T92 Tyler Frady, Gastonia, NC 40-40--80 (+10) ... 111 Richard McPhail Jr, Gastonia, NC 40-46--86 (+16). (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Obituaries 7.30.08 (114) Jul 31, 2008
Survivors include his son, M. Alexander Staton III, M.D. and his wife, Sandra, of Surfside Beach, S.C; and two grandsons; a sister, Emmie Wilson, of Gastonia; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Morven United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry King officiating. (Anson Record, NC)
Motorcyclist dies after Hwy 12 crash Jul 31, 2008
Baldwin was owner of the Carolina Harley-Davidson Buell motorcycle dealership in Gastonia, N.C.. Also Tuesday, a man from Tacoma, Wash. (Missoulian, MT)
Radio/TV Affiliates Jul 29, 2008
Clemson Tiger Sports Properties Affiliate Line-Up for 2008-09 :: See which stations carry the Tigers in your area. General Releases :: Clemson Tigers - Official Athletic Site. (Clemsontigers.com)
Plant shuts down Jul 29, 2008
Owned by Charlotte-based holding company Ruddick Corporation, American maintains its headquarters in Mount Holly near Gastonia. Aside from U.S. manufacturing locations, the company also operates in Europe, Central America, South America, Africa and Asia. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Airlines think cutbacks could bring back profits Jul 23, 2008
"I think they are just sticking it to people," Denise Conway of Gastonia, N.C. said of the airlines. Conway was taking an Amtrak train from New York to North Carolina with her granddaughter, in part because she said it was too expensive to fly. (Yahoo News)
Friday Night Lights recap Jul 22, 2008
Escambia), wide receiver (Gastonia, N.C./Ashbrook), and defensive tackle (Quincy, Fla. West Gadsden) showed up with their game faces on. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
East-West games feature local players Jul 21, 2008
GIRLS TO WATCH: Jessica Capers of Gastonia Forestview (West Virginia); Trumae' Lucas of Greensboro Grimsley (Florida); Morgan McMinn of North Henderson (Clemson); Secily Ray of Thomasville (Wake Forest) plus area players Kristen Hanzer of Wakefield; Ted'Candra McKoy of Durham Hillside; Chelsey McRae of Harnett Central; and Kaila'shea Menendez of WakefieldBOYS TO WATCH: ACC recruits Ty Walker of New Hanover (Wake Forest); C.J. Williams of Fayetteville Britt (N.C. State), Victor Davila of... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Obituaries 7.16.08 (58) Jul 17, 2008
Surviving are his wife, Joy Ellis Polson of the home; his children, James M. Polson Jr. of Monroe, Kerry Polson of Morven, Greg Polson of Polkton, Kim Taylor of Gastonia and Stephanie Roberson of Lexington, SC; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; his brother and sisters, Carr David Polson and Elizabeth Early both of Everetts, Ky. Cathy Drew and Katie Sergent both of Cumberland, Ky. (Anson Record, NC)
The (Lake) Norman invasion Jul 17, 2008
Lowe s put in place a tremendous employer, and then it drew all kinds of ancillary suppliers and vendors, says Kim Price, chief executive of of Gastonia, which opened an office in Mooresville in 2004. Although the Lake Norman population has grown dramatically, the demographics of lake-area residents are particularly appealing to banks. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
29ers prepped for new season Jul 8, 2008
In other Area IV action, No. 1 seed Cherryville takes on Denver, Union County takes on Asheville, Charlotte takes on Rutherford County, Gastonia takes on Shelby, Pineville takes on the winner of the Hickory-Taylorsville play-in game, the Gaston Braves take on Burke County and Newell takes on Henderson County. Were the 29ers to advance, they would host the winner of the Newell-Henderson County series. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Ravens' Kelly finalist for U18 team Jul 6, 2008
WR Jheranie Boyd, Gastonia Ashbrook6-3185. 6. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Boyd in Action Jul 6, 2008
Residing at Gastonia (N.C.) Ashbrook High School, four-star receiver Jheranie Boyd may be one of those choices. profile. (FightinGators.com)
29ers enter postseason on Tuesday Jul 6, 2008
But the standings indicate that Caldwell will play either Gastonia Post 23 or Huntersville Post 321 in a best-of-five series, beginning Tuesday ... Gastonia and Huntersville tied for seventh in the Eastern Division and split the season series ... Typically, both finalists from Area IV move on to the eight-team state event, but this year, because Gastonia is hosting the state tournament, it has an automatic berth. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Close, but no cigar Jul 4, 2008
Because Gastonia is hosting this year's state tournament, it earns an automatic berth into the eight-team event, which, will prevent both Area IV finalists from qualifying ... 500 Gastonia in the event to represent Area IV.. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Cherryville thumps Caldwell Jul 3, 2008
This year, with Gastonia already assured of a spot as the event host, just one state turney bid is up for grabs. Only the Area IV champion will move on. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Rivalry renewed Jul 2, 2008
Because Gastonia is hosting the state tournament, it will receive an automatic bid into the eight-team event. That means only the champion not both finalists from Area IV will get a spot in the tournament. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
First ever Bob Hester reunion held (1) Jun 28, 2008
Wilmington, Salisbury, Raeford, Southport, Rockinghamand Gastonia to reunite withpeople they haven't seen in many years, as well to meet new members of the Hester Family ... The reunion was the idea of Herman Hester, a grandson of Bob Hester, who now lives with his wife, Ellen, in Gastonia. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Entertainment Distribution Company Moves Listing to NASDAQ Capital Market from NASDAQ Global Market Jun 24, 2008
Additionally, the Company announced today that its 2008 annual shareholders meeting will be held on Friday, August 22, 2008 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 1856 Remount Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 at 9:00 a.m. local time. The record date for the 2008 annual shareholders meeting is Friday, June 20, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Police arrest shoplifting suspects Jun 21, 2008
Joseph Grasselli, 42, Gastonia, was arrested on a felony charge of obtaining property by false pretense. Bond was set at 1,000. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Sunlight, UNC and the Senate budget Jun 18, 2008
The Senate budget ups the ante, proposing taking even more money from schools and housing and child care in the next few years to build a toll bridge in Currituck County and a new expressway near Gastonia. There are still big questions about the Senate budget that will be answered in the coming days, though it looks like raises for teachers and state employees will be close to what the House passed. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Scholarships and senior awards for 2007-08 Jun 14, 2008
Amanda D. Ackary: USC - McKissick Scholarship; Courtney J. Avery: AKA, Inc (Gastonia), Winston Salem State Alumni; Georgia Bagley: Mid-Atlantic Alumni Assoc. Ameera T. Bing: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Reformed Universal Masonic Brotherhood; Charles W. Connor: Army ROTC, HHS ROTC; Alex Crowley: Richard Berry, Bank Of America, Brigham Young; Hannah Dunn: Brigham Young; Allison B. Fawcett: AFFINIA/Wix Division Scholarship; Jonathan Fisher: Davidson Baseball, National Presbyterian College; Katherine... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Goody's files Chapter 11, will close six N.C. stores Jun 11, 2008
Goody's will close North Carolina stores in Henderson, Gastonia, Concord, Asheville, Wilkesboro and Salisbury. Remaining open are several Triad stores including ones in Burlington, Asheboro, Lexington, Winston-Salem and Mt. Airy. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Homegrown Success Jun 11, 2008
This isnt some grand discovery of Foxs instate mining former Tar Heel standouts Josh Horton (Hillsborough), Daniel Bard (Charlotte) and Jonathan Hovis (Gastonia) are just several of many that have helped North Carolina become one of the nations elite programs. But Foxs ability to secure the top N.C. talent during this decade has allowed the 10th-year UNC head coach to become more selective nationally, with the 2009 recruiting class serving as a prime example. (InsideCarolina.com)
Workers at local Goody's will escape company's bad news Jun 11, 2008
-based company released a list of 69 stores to close in 2008, including North Carolina stores in Henderson, Gastonia, Concord, Asheville, Wilkesboro and Salisbury ... Henderson, Gastonia, Concord, Asheville, Wilkesboro and Salisbury. (The Daily Reflector)
Parham, 29ers top Gastonia Jun 11, 2008
Parham threw 6 1/3 innings for Caldwell Post 29 and picked up the win in the 29ers' 11-1 victory over Gastonia Post 23 in eight innings ... Gastonia loaded the bases against Parham with one out in the seventh ... Five Caldwell batters were hit by pitches Tuesday and three Gastonia batters were plunked. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
29ers get win at home Jun 11, 2008
The 29ers, now 5-1 in Area IV's Western Division, begin a two-week span of non-divisional opponents tonight by playing host to Gastonia at M.S. Deal Stadium. The game is a rematch of Caldwell's season opener. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Last day of school attracts few at 3 Gastonia-area schools Jun 10, 2008
GASTONIA, N.C. Three Gastonia-elementary schools had just 25 percent attendance on the last day of school, a makeup day for classes canceled after a storm. The Gaston Gazette reports that 25 percent of students attended classes Monday at Catawba Heights, Gardner Park and North Belmont elementary school. (The Daily Reflector)
Sixteen Deacons Set for Summer League Action Jun 10, 2008
Kledzik will pitch for the Gastonia Grizzlies, while Robins will pitch for the Asheboro Copperheads. Junior will be returning to his home state of Virginia as he plays his summer ball in the Valley Baseball League. (Wakeforestsports.com)
USC Falls Short Against Pack in Raleigh Jun 1, 2008
After stealing second, Drew Martin of Gastonia, NC, grounded out to second baseman Scott Wingo, pushing Foschi over to third. Poulk then drove in NC States 2nd of the run game with a single to center. (GamecockInsider.com)
Selling the American Nightmare of Homeownership May 29, 2008
I tried hiring another attorney, but nobody in Gastonia would take the case because the salesman's wife works for an attorney in town. I looked in a neighboring town but they declined, again because of some perceived conflict of interest. (RealtyTimes)
Pack trying to match '68 team May 29, 2008
"And being in Doak should help."We played [the regional] in Gastonia, which was almost like a home field,'' Esposito added, reeling back to 1968. Alex Cheek, a pitching stalwart on the '68 team along with ace Mike Caldwell and Joe Frye, said this State squad bears some resemblance to his CWS team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2 die over weekend May 28, 2008
Robert Frazier, 57, of Gastonia, N.C., was snorkeling near Little Conch Reef from a boat from Florida Keys Dive Center in Tavernier. Frazier reportedly became ill in the water, and a crew member went into the water to help him back to the boat. (Florida Keys Keynoter)
