Frederick Earl Upchurch, Jr., 75, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born in Gastonia on March 17, 1950, son of the late Fred E. and Juanita P.B. Upchurch. In addition to his parents, he ...

Mary Dee Peach Upchurch, 82, of Gastonia passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was born in Gaston County on May 10, 1943, daughter of the late Otis Lamar Peach and Martha Burgess Peach. In ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Editor’s Note: This review was originally published during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Cineverse releases “A Useful Ghost” in U.S. theaters Friday, January 16, 2026. Rich, complex films that can be ...