🌱 What Trump’s Gastonia rally means if Democrats flip the U.S. House
Gastonia, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Gastonia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Trump’s Gastonia rally means if Democrats flip the U.S. House
- How Trump’s Gastonia rally revived a notorious racial campaign ad
Also on today's calendar: Make 'Em Laugh Film Series - You, Me, & Tuscany @ Main and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
- Tuesday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• If Democrats Win the House, Trump Investigations Are Coming (uspresidentialelectionnews.com) — Trump’s recent rally in Gastonia urged supporters to vote as if his own name were on the midterm ballot, underscoring how crucial North Carolina—and this area—are to House control. At the same time, House Democrats are openly planning aggressive investigations into Trump’s business and administration if they win a majority, meaning Gastonia voters are being courted amid a high-stakes fight over future subpoenas and possible impeachment talk. The outcome could reshape Washington’s balance of power. 
• Trump Refers to Black Man From Racially Offensive 1988 Campaign Ad While Stumping in North Carolina (chapelboro.com) — A recent Trump rally in Gastonia was used to revive the racially charged Willie Horton narrative while attacking Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper as soft on crime. Speaking to supporters here, Trump tied a Charlotte murder case to broader claims that North Carolina has become dangerous, while Democratic strategists and political scientists criticized the rhetoric as divisive and racially loaded. The debate highlights how Gastonia events are shaping statewide campaign messaging.
📸 Around Gastonia
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★ Featured events ★
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LEGO® Club @ Main →
Main Branch, 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
4:00 pm
Monday September 21
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Other local events
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Make 'Em Laugh Film Series - You, Me, & Tuscany @ Main →
Main Branch, 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
6:00 pm -
Interview Skills/Elevator Pitch (Gastonia) →
Gastonia Career Center, 359 W Main Ave, Gastonia
10:00 am -
LEGO®+ @ Union Road Branch Library →
Union Road Branch, 5800 Union Road, Gastonia
10:30 am -
Baby Storytime@Main →
Main Branch, 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
11:00 am -
1,2,3, Play With Me!@Main →
Main Branch, 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
11:15 am -
Gaston County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting (Voting) →
Harley B. Gaston Jr. Public Forum, 325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia
6:00 pm -
Evening Family Storytime@Main →
Main Branch, 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
6:00 pm -
Table 23: Gastonia | Dinner with New Friends →
Restaurant of the Month, South New Hope Road, Gastonia -
Protect Yourself From Identity Theft →
Main Branch, 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
11:00 am -
Preschool Storytime @ Main →
Main Branch, 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
1:30 pm -
Pre-K Stay & Play @ Main →
Main Branch, 1555 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
2:00 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a dog in the Spencer Mt area?
He has a collar but no tags. He is very friendly and loves to jump. I can't keep him because I have 3 little dogs. A neighbor put him in my fenced… (Nextdoor Spencer Mtn) - RECOVERY WALK - ERWIN CENTER HAPPENING NOW!
Great energy, resources, and alot of free goodies from the helpful vendors out there! If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction/recovery… (Nextdoor Highland Hill)
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🗞 Nearby News
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- South Point football earns measure of revenge vs. Ashbrook. Here's how (gastongazette.com)
- Pastor Bo: Answering Bible questions from readers (timesfreepress.com)
- Naomi Roasters Seeks ABC Approval for Charlotte Restaurant and Bar (whatnow.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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