Cherryville, NC (WNN) - After traveling to the Grand Ole Opry, Colin Ray has returned to Linconton to show his students what can be achieved when you keep on going. As a native of Western, NC, Ray …

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - The Gaston County Board of Education held its regular meeting on September 21, 2026. The majority of the meeting went over the Academic Growth Metrics released from the …

Gastonia, NC (September 4, 2026) Gastonia Sister Cities is now accepting applications for the 2027 Sister Cities Exchange Program and will hold its annual interest meeting on Monday, September 14, …

Gastonia, N.C. – Students in Gaston County Schools are achieving at a higher level with improved overall performance on end-of-grade and end-of-course state tests and more schools meeting or …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - In a recent press release from Gaston County Schools, available in full here, the system boasted that 90% of its schools now meet or exceed academic growth expectations. The …

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - Gaston County's first Board of Education meeting for the 2026-2027 school year was held on August 17, 2026. The meeting included several updates.

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - Students across Gaston County woke up early this morning to attend their first day back to school on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. For W.B. Beam Intermediate, the return carries …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - Annually, before students return to the classroom, the Cherryville Area Ministries brings Cherryville’s local churches together to ensure our children have everything they …

Gastonia, N.C. (WNN) - The Gaston County Board of Commissioners approved a one-time $5 million allocation for Gaston County Schools during a special meeting held Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Gaston …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - As per a release via the Gaston County School Facebook page, W.B. Beam Intermediate is planned to remain open during the 2026-2027 school year.

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - With funding issues surrounding Gaston County Schools at the forefront of everyone’s mind, the commissioners and school board began meeting in a closed committee...

CHERRYVILLE, NC (WNN) -  As the Gaston County Board of Education considers the possible closure of Beam Intermediate School, another discussion is unfolding just steps away from the school …

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - Before the June 23, 2026, commissioners meeting, a peaceful assembly was held by the Gaston County Education Alliance. 

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - While constantly shifting and growing, the African American Museum of History and Culture has recently created an area to encourage not just reading, but also musicality.  …

Gastonia, NC - June 2026 - As concerns continue to grow regarding public in Gaston County, parents, educators, students, and community supporters will gather on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for a peaceful …

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - The anticipated vote on the consolidation of W.B. Beam Intermediate School was postponed Monday night, June 15, 2026, after board member A.M. Stephens II moved to amend the …

Cherryville, NC (WNN) - On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Gaston County School Board held a public hearing for the potential consolidation and closure of W.B. Beam Intermediate.

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - The Gaston County Schools Board of Education held its Operations Committee Meeting on June 1, 2026. While several topics were discussed, the meeting began with new information...

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - The Gaston County School Board held its regular meeting on May 18, 2026.  After an awards ceremony for exemplary students and teachers during the meeting's “Good …

Gaston County (WNN) - The May 12, 2026, Gaston County Commissioners' work session continued the public outcry for better funding for Gaston County Schools.