Bessemer City News Archives

Santa definitely believes in encores. Thanks to a last minute surge in giving, The Gazette Empty Stocking Fund once again met its goal. via The Gaston Gazette

The Gaston County Police Department blotter contains calls handled at the addresses listed. via The Gaston Gazette

Here are the Principal's Pride honorees at Bessemer City Primary for November: Quintin Seeley, Nyquist Haynes, Justice Davis, Catlyn Whisenant, Deigo Salgado, Ashley Putnam, Karley Short, Omarr Lasan, Adam ... via The Gaston Gazette

Bessemer City Primary School showed the spirit of the holiday by collecting toys and food for needy children and families, with there toy/food school drive. via The Gaston Gazette

“Daddy wanted to see Bessemer City prosper. He wanted to see the city run properly”

It's only fitting that Ted Bess shared the letters of his last name with his hometown. via The Gaston Gazette

“She works very hard and so does her husband”

Lavonne Adams doesn't know who made the Christmas Wish for her and her family but she couldn't be more thankful. via The Gaston Gazette

Regional history

comes alive in the present Items at Lincoln and Gaston museum shops have flair, a wide price range, and often they're part of an interesting story

Teri Walley

hen you can't stand the idea of buying another necktie or gift card, turn to Lincoln and Gaston museum shops for some fresh gift ideas.

The four area museums offer a wide range of interesting items in a wide range of prices.

The Gaston County Museum of Art and History in Dallas is the place to go for handcrafts made in Gaston County. Read more

“From the perspective of competing in North Carolina, we're still in good shape. On a state to state basis, it will make us less competitive”

After the New Year, Bessemer City could have a much tougher time luring another company like Dole Food Co. via The Gaston Gazette

Patients of a Bessemer City doctor arrested last week must request copies of their medical records by mail, according to Gastonia police. via Charlotte.com

Accused Bessemer City doctor Lee Dennis Barro will not appear in court this week as scheduled due to his indictment by a Gaston County grand jury last week, said District Attorney Locke Bell. via The Gaston Gazette

The Gaston County Police Department blotter contains calls handled at the addresses listed. via The Gaston Gazette

A Bessemer City man was arrested Tuesday after he shot his neighbor's 3-month-old puppy, police said. via The Charlotte Observer

Belmont Police have arrested Evelyn Francis Graham, 73, on 20 counts of embezzlement related to fraudulent checks unauthorized by Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont. via The Gaston Gazette

“The dog came running, flying down the hill, and made it here to the porch to the door and collapsed”

Two young girls in Bessemer City are mourning the death of their dog, who police say was shot by their neighbor Tuesday night. via Charlotte Channel 9

“I took the kids back inside the door. They were screaming”

A Bessemer City man charged with felony animal cruelty said he shot his neighbor's 3-month-old Labrador Retriever with a 12-gauge shotgun Tuesday night. via The Gaston Gazette

A Bessemer City teen accused of blowing through a driver's license checkpoint just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, took Cherryville police on a chase that reached 105 mph in a 35-mph zone. via The Star Online

Gardner Park Elementary recently announced its latest Students of the Month, who were honored for showing responsibility.

Winners: Taylor Travis, Baleigh Robinson, Stephanie Quiroz, Lexis Ninyeh, Katie Thomas, Claire Ommert, Emily Wood, Michelle Maldonado, Julie McSwain, Molly Koehler, Endia Odoms, Claudia Taulman, Cody Bryne, Kaitlyn Walton, Courtney Karagias, Makayla Potter, Andrea Acosta, Erin Farris, West Russell, Honesty Phillips, Myers Stewart, Shelby Rickman, Kiersten Setzer, Betsy Pena, Luz Martell, Carol Cooper and Jordy Briceno. Read more

You are cordially invited to attend an "Open House" this Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m. at New Life Baptist Church, 614 South 11th Street in Bessemer City. via The Gaston Gazette

“I'm glad the judge ruled the way he did”

The 40-year-old man accused of stabbing a grandmother to death and nearly killing her grandson as he tried to defend her last month could face the death penalty if convicted, a judge ruled Thursday. via The Gaston Gazette

Members of the Gastonia Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation arrested Dr. via The Star Online

A judge will likely decide today whether the state has enough evidence to pursue the death penalty against a man charged with stabbing a Bessemer City woman to death and critically injuring her grandson. via The Gaston Gazette

Vasudev Ranchhodbhai Patel , 60, of 3325 Candlewick Way, passed away Dec. 3, 2007 at his residence. via The Gaston Gazette

“Troy's not just an athlete. He's just a special kid in my life and the lives of many people in this community.”

Troy Conn's friends say he's shown amazing perseverance since being stabbed 24 times last month. via The Gaston Gazette

No injuries were reported in a minor collision involving a Gaston County Schools bus on Monday afternoon. via The Gaston Gazette

“When he gets out, I want his days to be a living hell.”

The father of a girl who was molested by the youth minister of a Bessemer City church six years ago hopes his family can finally move past the incident. via The Gaston Gazette