Regional News

Plans for a new ABC store in Terrell have ended after a bitter dispute between some residents and the Catawba County ABC board helped kill the idea.

Catawba County

Two people were found dead in their Gastonia home Sunday morning in an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

Welcoming what will be the first class of freshmen during its changeover to university status, Lenoir-Rhyne College last weekend held Prologue, a three-day program of orientation, bonding, hard work, relaxation and commitment to what it means to be a Bear.

It's a wonder you can't smell The Candle Shop before you see it.

Shuford YMCA, 1104 Conover Blvd. East in Conover, is offering the following sports classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 8-Oct. 3. Registration ends Sept. 5. Cost: $50 for members, $75 nonmembers. Classes are for ages 12 through college.

Army National Guard Spec. Scott Mayne recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.

Jason Sabbides, a student at UNC Asheville, won first place in the 21st annual Open Art Competition in Valdese.

Winners of the Gaston 2012 Entrepreneurial Action Team Student Contest For Business Ideas were recently announced at the Gaston County Commissioners' meeting.