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🌱 Could a new sales tax boost teacher pay in Stanley schools?

Good morning Stanley! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could a new sales tax boost teacher pay in Stanley schools?
  • Stanley family’s casino trip ends in deadly crash near Fallston

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Breezy and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Cooler; an a.m. shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gaston County voters could get a say in teacher salary supplements (gastongazette.com) — Stanley residents could soon vote on a small Gaston County sales tax increase dedicated to boosting local teacher salary supplements, including those at schools serving Stanley families. County commissioners will debate the idea at their next meeting, and if approved, the question would appear on the 2026 midterm election ballot for voters to decide.
   

• Driver that left Stanley woman dead in Cleveland Co had prior charges (gastongazette.com) — A Stanley family was involved in a deadly head‑on collision near Fallston that killed 55‑year‑old Tammy King Conley and seriously injured her parents as they drove toward Two Kings Casino. The 19‑year‑old Lincolnton driver now faces multiple charges and has a history of prior traffic offenses, with Highway Patrol indicating more charges could follow.
   

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    Thursday April 23
  • Evening of Excellence Ceremony
    Stuart W. Cramer High School , 101 Lakewood Road , Belmont
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on Keener Blvd...
    There is an emergency vehicle on Keener Blvd reported at 7:17 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Stanley. Apply here.
  • Nesco Resource, LLC posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Press Brake Operator in Gastonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stanley here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • CaroMont Drops $200 Million On Gastonia Cancer Hub, Belmont Boost (hoodline.com)
  • Spring Break, 2 Months Postpartum, & Life Updates (simplytaralynn.com)

Ok Stanley! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stanley

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Stanley

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.