A robotics specialist, he animated puppets and dolls for displays worldwide. His “Toyland,” with a two-story-high Santa, drew ...

Marshall Rauch’s ornaments were ubiquitous in Walmart and Target thanks to his Gastonia company. And he represented the area ...

Marshall Rauch, a Jewish Gaston County politician who once was the largest Christmas ornament maker in the ... Marshall Rauch displays photos of his family in his Gastonia office in this 2013 ...

The allure of Disney is timeless. For fans of all ages, these Disney gifts will keep the magic alive. If the mere mention of ...

Houseplants You Can’t Kill Some of us may not have the greenest of thumbs, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying all the ...

There’s a magical kingdom in Cary, North Carolina where one person’s castoffs become another’s treasures, and time seems to ...

The Holy Redeemer Thrift Store stands proudly with its distinctive green-trimmed roof in a well-maintained shopping center, ...

Marshall Rauch, a Jewish Gaston County politician who once was the largest Christmas ornament maker in the world died March 18. He was 102. Rauch was renowned for Gastonia-based Rauch Industries ...

Shirley Horton, 89, of Ringgold, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1936, in Chattanooga, TN to parents Earl and Vena McAlister. Shirley was a lifelong ...

In the world of interior design and seasonal decor, Easter trees are a legitimate decoration trend - and an up and coming one ...

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