Lake Gaston Gazette-Observer

1 week ago | lakegastongazette-observer.com | Roger Alford

A weightlifter had come up with a surefire way to make some extra money. He would take a lemon in his big powerful hand and squeeze all the juice out of it. Then he’d make bets that no one would be able to squeeze out even one more drop. No matter how many people tried, no one was able to get another drop out of a lemon that this man with the bulging muscles had squeezed. That is until a scrawny little guy came along. People laughed the skinny fellow to shame, but he wasn’t discouraged.

1 week ago | lakegastongazette-observer.com | John Hood

RALEIGH — The North Carolina House and Senate have enacted very different versions of a 2025-27 state budget, even though two plans would authorize virtually the same amount of spending. The differences are so vast, in fact, that some insiders predict no comprehensive budget will pass this session. The two sides are far apart on capital projects, pay raises for public employees, policy changes, and other issues. But the fundamental difference involves taxes.

1 week ago | lakegastongazette-observer.com | Roger Alford

One of my favorite breeds of dog has always been the Mountain Feist, primarily because they’re so incredibly smart. Those who own these wiry little dogs would tell you their intelligence is off the charts. With that in mind, let me tell you about the fellow who took his Mountain Feist along on an African safari. According to the tale, the little dog wandered off to do some exploring on his own when he saw a leopard running right for him.

1 week ago | lakegastongazette-observer.com | Mark Mathews

Beverly Royall, owner of Serendipity on E. North Main, hung a note on the door of her business letting customers know she would be closed for the next hour. She then walked across the street and encountered scores of like-minded people who took a break to help Angie Fuller celebrate the grand opening of her new business at 128 East South Main St., Littleton, The Barn Kitty. Fuller was overwhelmed by the number of people who came to share in the celebration.

1 week ago | lakegastongazette-observer.com | Mark Mathews

Signs featuring veterans who served in the U.S. Military dotted the Field of Honor at the Roanoke Valley Veterans’ Museum over Memorial Day weekend. The backdrop of the Field of Honor is Hollister artist Karen Harley’s painted mural on the west wall of the museum. It was the second installment of the Hometown Hero Program, originally brought to the museum by retired Air Force Brigadier and museum curator General David Johnson for Veterans Day 2024.