Michael Barrett

Former Gaston County and Gastonia government reporter and feature writer for The Gaston Gazette

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@WaltRuff @Canes I quit.

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@Canes @Kia Um …

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@roybelly Ha. Ha. Ha.

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@Canes @Invisalign They didn’t bring it.

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@ECUBaseball Hell yeah!

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@LeBatardShow RAMMIN’ IT!

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@gregcote If Jessica wins this competition, I hope someone puts several “astericks” beside her name

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Planning my getaway to Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark. For friends traveling soon: https://t.co/YrkQRK6ipj @CrownReefResort

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You probably won't be strolling through Eastridge Mall any time soon: https://t.co/hEYfKE3PSV

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An effort to bring a little more light in dark times has been hindered by COVID-19 concerns: https://t.co/aHXlwkr1dw

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The trails at Crowders Mountain State Park were still open, but the bathrooms weren't, and that led to a lot of trouble: https://t.co/RgAE8qih2Q

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Eastridge Mall in Gastonia was still open Thursday amid the coronavirus scare, though its days may be numbered: https://t.co/mwACup9Fze

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Investigators are still trying to confirm the identity of the person killed in a Saturday night wreck in Gaston County: https://t.co/eMPvfXDDZX

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Services were held in a number of churches across Gaston County on Sunday, though not as usual: https://t.co/0qwKgCh7Os

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Gaston County declared a state of emergency on Sunday afternoon due to the threat of the coronavirus: https://t.co/l0DRyXC0TB

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Despite the coronavirus concerns, a lot of people in Gaston County are still getting out and about: https://t.co/uHlLhRvB6w

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Law enforcement agencies are having a tough time with recruitment and retention these days in Gaston County, reflecting a trend seen nationwide: https://t.co/HkBaQCoR2D

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If you're a fan of Metro Diner, you'll have to wait a little longer for its opening in Gastonia: https://t.co/z4tFj84NQq

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If you're a senior in need of affordable housing in Gastonia, this could be your future home: https://t.co/vzjPUW9yta

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If you've ever dreamed of a retro arcade and bar one day coming to downtown Gastonia, prepare to rejoice: https://t.co/KlwEXdmQXx