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🌱 What the newly released Gastonia convenience store shooting video actually shows

Gastonia, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Gastonia! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the newly released Gastonia convenience store shooting video actually shows
  • How Stuart Cramer golf turned back-to-back seasons into a state powerhouse
  • How a Gastonia representative is pushing to curb teen vaping statewide

Also on today's calendar: Choral Benefit Concert and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Surveillance video captures police shooting man at Gastonia convenience store (wbtv.com) — Gastonia residents can now see surveillance video of a January police shooting at Jakob’s Food Mart, after investigators decided two officers will not face criminal charges. The footage and police account detail what led up to the deadly encounter, including an apparent gun later found to be fake, and note that an internal review by Gastonia police is still underway.
   

• Dynasty? Stuart Cramer boys golf claims second straight NCHSAA title (gastongazette.com) — Stuart Cramer High’s boys golf team, based in Gaston County, has captured its second straight NCHSAA state championship, this time in the 4A division at Southern Pines. Led by junior Lane Crotts’ individual state title, the Storm’s dominant performance continues a strong run for local programs that recently saw several Gastonia wrestlers win state gold as well.
   

• North Carolina Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 (1077thebounce.com) — A Gastonia lawmaker is helping lead a push to raise North Carolina’s minimum age for buying tobacco and vaping products to 21, along with creating a permit system for retailers. The bill has stalled in committee, even as youth vaping rates remain high and student groups press legislators in Raleigh to act.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • My run club buddy from Sunday morning!
    Adoptable Toby from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Enforcement -6 year old laborador retriever mix -Neutered -Walks nicely on a leash … (Nextdoor Armstrong Park Drive)
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    His name is Cosmo (cosmois) he’s missing his right eye he got out and was last seen on valleydale rd on the 9th of may he comes to his name he also… (Nextdoor Can-Do)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Man found hiding in hospital's ceiling is linked to police chase, NC police say (heraldsun.com)

Belmont

  • Stowe Manor in Belmont shows off their new renovations (gastongazette.com)
  • The park was full for the 2026 Garibaldi Festival in Belmont (gastongazette.com)
  • Band blood: NC high school band director was born to teach music (cbs17.com)

Ok Gastonia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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