Autopsy shows woman died of malnutrition in Gaston County group home
Aaliyah Fortner, the 23-year-old nonverbal woman who was killed in a Gaston County group home, died of malnutrition, according to her autopsy report.
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Victim’s son says road rage led to shooting on Charlotte interstate
Ryan Killian says it’s a “miracle” that his father is alive after a road rage shooting that happened this past weekend in west Charlotte.
Coach accused of sex crimes against minor denied bond, awaits indictment
Stephen Kerlew, a 64-year-old former tennis pro, is in jail in Lincoln County, accused of indecent liberties with a minor.
Charlotte bakery supports teen employee’s family after deadly crash
Co-workers at Manolo’s Bakery in east Charlotte are reeling after a beloved member of the staff died in a crash this past weekend.
‘God still loves you’: Family shows forgiveness after deadly drunk-driving crash at 100 mph
Logan Taylor was drunk and going 100 miles per hour when he killed a woman in Gastonia last year, but the response from one of the victim’s family members in court on Friday was one of forgiveness.
Woman charged with murder in Dallas group home death
A Gaston County woman is facing murder charges for the October 2025 death of Aaliyah Fortner, a nonverbal woman with autism.
Woman accused of murdering man who was reported missing from Lincolnton
Police say a woman is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the suspicious death of a man who was reported missing from Lincolnton last month.
Missing Lincolnton man’s death now ruled a homicide
The death of a missing Lincolnton man is being investigated as a homicide, police told Channel 9 on Thursday morning.
Man pleads guilty to killing stepfather, claims self-defense for brother
Christopher Hill pled guilty in court to killing his stepfather, Braxton Farquhar, outside their Gastonia, North Carolina, home. Hill received a sentence of 25 to 32 years in prison.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump demands accountability in police assault case
Prominent civil rights activist and attorney Ben Crump spoke Tuesday at the City of God Family Worship Center in Shelby, hours after a police officer seen in a video punching a woman faced a judge on charges that he assaulted her.
Former Shelby police officer charged with assault after video surfaces
Defense seeks venue change for husband accused of killing wife with eyedrops
Man convicted in deadly restaurant crash loses appeal to overturn conviction
Silfab Solar fights zoning decision in court over chemical leaks and school proximity
Gastonia community shows love for young caretaker with heartfelt birthday surprise
Car slams into Gastonia duplex after police chase, leaving resident shaken
Dallas family credits Kyle Busch’s foundation for helping them have children
Players show support for 8-year-old boy after baseball coach’s death
‘Life changing’: Swimming program empowers underserved communities in Gaston County
23-year-old suspect in custody, ending Gastonia standoff
Gaston County School Board member accuses commissioners of bullying tactics
Neighbors, board battle over future of Cherryville school
Gastonia’s largest food pantry sees increased need with rising food costs
Drought drops Catawba River to record lows for this time of year
16th rabid animal case confirmed this year in Cleveland County
Verizon upgrades storm response systems after Helene exposed communication failures
Women anxiously await Supreme Court to make decision on widely used abortion pill
Gastonia resident’s chilling encounter with alleged serial killer
‘Tip of the iceberg’: Home healthcare worker finds hidden camera in client’s bathroom
Iron Station neighbors push back against proposed 650-home development
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