Gastonia’s branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People or NAACP plans to host, “Breaking Bread,” a meet and greet focused on giving local residents an opportunity for one-on-one conversation with candidates.

The chapter’s Vice President Dionna Graham said the event was modeled after a similar event held in Charlotte, the Mallard Creek Barbeque.

More than 20 candidates will be at the event, including: • Demetrios Koutsoupias - Gastonia Council Member Ward 1 • Corey Creech - Ranlo Mayor • Cheryl LittleJohn - Gastonia Council Member Ward 4 • Jennifer M. Stepp - Gastonia Council Member Ward 5 • Kathy Boswell - Gastonia Council Member Ward 2 • Walter James Hart Jr. - Gastonia Council Member Ward 1 • Thomas Gillespie - Lowell Council Member • Joe Jo

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