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The NC sheriff’s who attended the July NC Sheriffs’ Association Annual Business Conference. Fifth from the left, second row is Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam (w/sunglasses on). In the fourth, or top, row – from the right are: Gaston County Sheriff Chad Hawkins (fourth from right), and Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman (sixth from right). (photo

Warrant In Dog Fighting Case

On Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 Gaston County Police detectives and specialists with Animal Care and Enforcement, assisted by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) executed a search warrant at a residence located at 945 E. 6th Ave., Gastonia, as part of a dog fighting investigation. The search warrant was the result of a nearly two-month long investigation into a report of numerous dogs at the location being used for dog fight-

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From Page 1 can no longer offer this service and do it any justice or keep our people safe and not liable in performing this task.”

Chief Wofford noted the CFD has been performing this task “…for at least two decades-plus. We have probably unlocked thousands of vehicles for folks here and around the ing. The Human Society of the United States was contacted to assist in evaluating and rescuing the dogs at the residence.

Fourteen (14) dogs were located during the search and seized. The dogs were rescued by the HSUS and taken for medical treatment and further evaluation.

The Gaston County Police would like to thank the Humane Society of the United States, the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office, the area.”

So far as finding a verifiable and professional locksmith, Chief Wofford said individuals needing the job done can Google a locksmith nearby, or in Gaston or Cleveland Counties,” adding, “Also, we’re checking in to making a list of them and putting it for the (CFD’s) web site.”

“We want to say thank you to all the folks who utilized that service from CFD then. We were then, and still are now, very glad to help anyone in any way we can, but it must be an emergency situation, like what I noted above. So, please – keep that in mind and call a locksmith if it is not an emergency situation, or provide a contingency plan of your own, such as having an extra key where a family member or friend can obtain it and come to help you out,” said Chief Wofford.

Gaston County Attorney’s Office and the Gastonia Fire Department for their assistance in this case.

The investigation into this case is on-going. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det. J. Brienza at (704) 866-3320, or Crimestoppers at 704-8618000. There is no further information available at this time.

And, as always, in any kind of emergency situation, call 911, or call the CFD’s number at (704) 435-1730.

New Store

From Page 1 way to enter will be by the 205 entrance.” appearance by Miss Collegiate America Anna Lunday

Tuesday, August 15 #ALWS23

The first two things folks will notice there will be the expertly repainted old sign for The Cherryville Ice and Fuel Company, repainted by artist and teacher and City Councilman, Gary Freeman. The next thing will be the amazing wooden ceiling rafters and beams, which lend the building its own distinct charm. They echo the neighboring Cherryville Family YMCA’s wooden rafters, exposed and preserved by entrepreneur, Patrick O’Leary, who also owned the buildings Randi and Gary are in now. Randi said she is still getting merchandise in, but noted the store’s hours are as follows: Closed on Monday; Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Randi noted she made all of the frames for the cacti and western-themed prints adorning her walls. Fiance’ Gary, who has been in the antiques business, with his father in Banner Elk and before, in Florida, said she chooses what she wants for

The Wild Cholla as befits her sense of style. Some of the antiques in the TWC are his, and he noted that at some point he wants to open an antique store in the back part of the building, naming it “Back Door Antiques.”

Randi said some of the jeans lines she carries are Kan Can, Vervet, Flying Monkey, Petra, and Wisteria Lane.

Shoe brands are Very-G, and wedge sandals, slide sandals, and flip-flops by various makers.

You can contact them on Facebook at The Wild Cholla, or email her at wildcholla81@ gmail.com.

Also, we have set our grand opening date for Aug. 26th. For the Wild Cholla, said Randi Hicks.