Target shopping cart ‘redesign’ prompts outrage from parents: ‘They did not consult one single mother’ in Gastonia

Gastonia woman killed in shooting

A Gastonia woman was shot and killed by her boyfriend early Thursday morning, according to the Gastonia Police Department. Jalen Lavaria Houstin, 24, was killed by 34-year-old Phillip Patrick Byers Jr ...

Gastonia man admitted to shooting, prosecutor says

A Gastonia man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend gave five different accounts of the shooting to police before admitting that he pulled the trigger, according to a prosecutor. Phillip ...

LKG Lions Club Seafood Festival generates much-needed funding at a critical time

Lake Gaston Lions Club President Chris Osen rode the festival grounds via a gold cart throughout the event, ensuring the ...

Walmart testing new feature at stores that should make it easier for parents to shop

Walmart is rolling out new shopping carts to help parents who have children with disabilities. The carts, which have a large seat on the back that can carry someone weighing up to 250 pounds ...

Video shows 2 men work together to steal woman's wallet at grocery store, police say

Police in Gastonia, North Carolina, have released video that they say shows two men work together to steal a wallet from a woman's cart inside a grocery store. The video is from Sept. 8.Police ...

Walmart rolls out Caroline’s Carts for inclusive shopping

US multinational retailer Walmart has introduced Caroline's Carts across its stores in multiple states to offer an inclusive and accessible shopping experience. The specialised carts assist ...

No one memes like Gaston... and now you'll never get that song out of your head

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Community bands together, where to donate to relief efforts in WNC or get help

Community organizations have come together to collect donations for WNC relief efforts. Here's where you can donate or find ...

Target shopping cart ‘redesign’ prompts outrage from parents: ‘They did not consult one single mother’

A TikTok lifestyle influencer and mom of a young girl has aimed her sights at the department store over what the called “a redesign” of their shopping carts. Peeved Ashley Darling recently ...