GASTONIA, N.C. --  After recent media coverage of five abandoned puppies in a Gaston County neighborhood, there have been some concerns about the current animal owner surrender process. …

Gastonia, NC (July 22, 2026) This summer, Gastonia will once again take center stage in American Legion Baseball as Sims Legion Park hosts two major championship tournaments. This marks the first …

BELMONT, N.C. – The beach at South Point Access Park is closed until further notice due to a high E. coli reading during routine water testing.

Gastonia, NC (July 6, 2026) The City of Gastonia has received a $10,000 grant from ElectriCities of North Carolina to help make downtown more welcoming through public art, streetscape improvements, …

DALLAS, NC – “An American Celebration,” a day filled with family fun, food and music is coming up Saturday, July 4 th from noon until 2:00pm at the Gaston County Museum …

GASTONIA, N.C. – An individual associated with Stuart W. Cramer High School has recently tested positive for active tuberculosis (TB) disease. Gaston County Public Health is working with Gaston …

Gastonia, NC (June 5, 2026) The City of Gastonia and Gaston County are partnering to provide residents with access to cooling locations during periods of extreme heat this summer. Earlier this …

Gastonia, NC (May 21, 2026) The Gastonia City Council voted unanimously at its meeting on May 19, 2026, to adopt a resolution opposing proposed state legislation that would limit the ability of local …

Gastonia, NC (May 7, 2026) Gastonia City Manager Michael Peoples presented the recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget to the City Council during its Regular Meeting on Monday, May 4, outlining a …

GASTONIA, N.C. – Even with sales tax revenues on the decline, Gaston County Manager Matt Rhoten crafted a tight budget that keeps property tax rates the same.

BEAUFORT, NC – Gaston County Communications Director Adam Gaub was named the 12th president of the North Carolina City & County Communicators organization on Friday, succeeding …

Gastonia, NC (April 10, 2026) The Schiele Museum of Natural History Director Dr. Ann Tippitt has announced her pending retirement from the City of Gastonia effective before the end of the calendar …

GASTONIA, N.C. – As temperatures begin to warm and cooling systems are placed back into operation, Gaston County Public Health (GCPH) is reminding businesses and property owners to review ...

Gastonia, NC (March 11, 2026) The City of Gastonia is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to operate a cooling station during the 2026 summer season to provide relief for anyone who needs …

         In December 2025, Assistant Chief was promoted to Interim Fire Chief of the Cherryville Fire Department. During this time, Chief Heffner has successfully led the …

Gastonia, NC - The City of Gastonia has released its annual ‘Top Five’ list. This year’s ‘Top Five for 2026’ highlights some of the main projects residents and businesses have to look …

Voters in Gaston County will have two opportunities in February to hear directly from Kate Barr, the unconventional candidate in the Republican primary for North Carolina’s 14th District. …

Gastonia, NC (January 26, 2026) City of Gastonia offices will open on Tuesday, January 27, at 10:00 a.m.   GoGastonia and Gastonia Transit’s ADA/Paratransit services will begin …

DALLAS, N.C. – In anticipation of potentially widespread power outages from the ice predicted for our area from Winter Storm Fern, Gaston County is opening an emergency shelter for the community at …

GASTONIA, N.C. – With sub-freezing temperatures expected for multiple days this weekend during Winter Storm Fern, the City of Gastonia and Gaston County are providing additional funding to support …