News in Vale, North Carolina
Coroner: NC Truck Driver Has Heart Attack, Dies Before Crash
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:33:59 -0800
62-year-old Bobby Jay Whitner of Lincolnton, NC, died before crashing near Blacksburg.
Evelona Sarah Gladden Sain
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:28:45 -0800
Evelona Sarah Gladden Sain, 99, of 8195 Hwy 27 W., Vale, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville.
Father, son shot following argument over a woman
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:37:10 -0800
What started as a friendly evening of drinking and cards turned dangerous when two people were shot by a man who was at their home.Paul Tallent invited a few people to his home on NC 10 West in Vale Sunday evening, said Catawba County Sheriff Coy Reid. They were playing poker and drinking. It was after his friends had been at his home for a little bit that one person got into an argument with ...
Sammy George "Sam" Wright
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:01:58 -0800
Sammy George "Sam" Wright, 58, of 9228 Willis Rd. died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.
Young Guns shooting program begins
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:17:49 -0800
Kids from around McDowell have something to be fired up about. For the fifth year in a row, McDowell County 4-H is offering its Young Guns Shooting sports program.
Well-known gospel artist to give area concert
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:22:42 -0800
There is some good news on the horizon for Feb. 10. Ivan Parker will be returning for a 7 p.m. concert at First Freewill Baptist Church, 2316 Union Road in Gastonia. The last time he came, both of his performances were well attended.This will be a...
Asheville-area Fitness Calendar
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:42:39 -0800
QI GONG for Body, Mind, Spirit-Opening the Body’s Energy Channels: 7 p.m. today, Jubilee! Community, 46 Wall St., Asheville. Taught by Paul Marks, acupuncturist and Qi Gong instructor. $10 donation. For more information, call 298-1245.
International Capsules: Bowe jumps to ice after successful hoops career
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:07:35 -0800
KEARNS, Utah (AP) — Brittany Bowe was in the stands 10 years ago when Apolo Anton Ohno and Derek Parra skated to Olympic gold on home ice. "It sent chills down my spine," Bowe said of watching American flag-draped victory laps. "I've always wanted that to be me."