Bessemer City News

I read with interest the information published concerning the work that is being studied for the interchange at 321 and I-85. I feel the least disruption to the area would be the best routing for the upgrades and least intrusive to the area and businesses.

Pastor Gene Ware and the congregation of New Life Baptist Church, 611 S. 11th Street in Bessemer City invite you to attend their revival Sunday through Wednesday this coming week.

Tony Crouse talks about the death of his son Deriek Crouse the Virginia Tech police officer who was shot and killed by a gunman on campus on December 8, 2011.

An organization that aims to fix up homes in blighted areas is bringing its manpower and message of hope to Bessemer City.

Martie Turner and her daughters Trinity, 10, left, and Pyper, 5, pose for a photo in the girls' room at their home in Bessemer City on Wednesday May 9, 2012.

Eyeing an already-strained budget, Austell started checking into the idea of handing over the duty of police protection for the city to Gaston County Police, as Bessemer City did years ago.

First up is the annual Down Home Festival, which takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday along Virginia Avenue in downtown Bessemer City.

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Brady of Shelby announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Kay Brady of Crouse, to Brady Thomas Best of Bessemer City.

Office manager Brandy Hull and her uncle, owner Henry Ragland, stand by some of the store's stock Monday.

Cherryville Mayor Bob Austell announced during a work session Monday that the city police department could be eliminated in an attempt to alleviate stress on the annual budget.