GPD searching for missing teen

Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department are asking the public for help in locating missing 16-year-old Raymond Justin Edwards.

Family reported that they last saw Edwards on January 25 when he left his Hillcrest Avenue home. He was last seen walking toward S. York Road. Edwards is approxi- mately 5’7” tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Edwards was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, black pants, and black shoes.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Raymond Edwards is asked to call detectives at 704-866-6702. Callers may remain anonymous.

American Legion veteran’s breakfast Saturday, Feb. 4

By Loretta Cozart Kings

Mountain’s American Legion Post 155 veteran’s Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, February 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the post home on East Gold Street.

Veterans and guests can order a made-to-order breakfast of eggs, bacon,