14 hrs ago | The Gaston Gazette
Police: Man robbed teen driver at gunpoint, commandeered car for a ride
Police say a Gastonia man robbed a motorist at gunpoint and forced the man to drive him around early Saturday.
Police had earlier complaints about accused minister
Women were complaining to police three years ago that a Bessemer City pastor was touching them inappropriately, according to Gaston County Police.
Minister pleads not guilty to sexual battery accusations from five women
A pastor of a Bessemer City church charged with sexually assaulting five women stood alone before District Court Judge Michael Lands Monday afternoon.
NC pastor charged with sexually exploiting food bank customers
A North Carolina pastor faces several charges of sexually battery for taking advantage of women who came to his church's food bank for help, police say.
Bessemer City pastor charged with sexual battery
Gaston County Police have arrested a 72-year-old pastor who is accused of sexual battery.
Man Accused Of Trading Mother's Car For Crack, Filing False Report
A Bessemer City man is accused of trading his mother's Honda Accord for $60 worth of crack.
A.M. News: Traffic stop leads to capture of accused crack cocaine dealer
Police: Man traded mom's Honda for $60 worth of crack
A 47-year-old Bessemer City man allegedly traded in his mother's silver Honda Accord for $60 worth of crack to an unknown drug dealer, according to an arrest warrant.
Gaston church breaks with national organization over gay clergy
Same-sex relationships go against Scripture and morality, according to a letter mailed Monday by members of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bessemer City.
Woman allegedly creates company to pass false checks
A Dallas woman attempted to cash fake payroll checks using a made-up company, according to arrest warrants.
Man accused of sexual assault on 11-year-old
A Bessemer City man has been charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl.
Frights and family fun things to do this Halloween in Gaston
Scare Tactics: The Haunted Mill contains more than 30 terrifying scenes within the 100 year old building and more than 30 actors who will frighten, sneak up on and spook visitors.
Gaston County authorities search for dangerous suspect
Gaston County police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who they say is armed and dangerous.
Two Gaston towns split $400K in federal stimulus cash
RALEIGH State environmental officials have allocated $65 million in federal stimulus funds to cities, counties and local water systems across the state to help them improve drinking water quality or bring more water to their communities.
Four charged in safecracking, theft
Four people were arrested by Cherryville police Monday for allegedly breaking into a couple's home, cracking open a safe and stealing the contents.
Students get small taste of life in a jail cell
The clanking the jail cell door sent shivers through students stepping inside. "Being in the cell and looking back and seeing all the people behind you when the door closed, it gives you chills down your spine," said Bessemer City Middle eighth-grader Kit Tate.
Gaston County Man Accused Of Putting Out Cigarette On Child 18 min ago
Johnny Michael Boone Jr. has been accused of and charged with a lot of things, but his brother said the charge that landed him in jail Thursday night is the most devastating for his family.
Plant layoffs and a bleak economy have made times tough for Debbie Jackson, who has run a restaurant on Bessemer City Road for 26 years.
Sheriff, mayor among those dusting off dancing shoes for good cause...
Sheriff, mayor among those dusting off dancing shoes for good cause Comments 0 Recommend 0 October 19, 2009 4:17 PM Amanda Memrick Move aside, Mya and Donny Osmond.
Fire almost takes woman's home of 4 months
Had Donna Paysour not been home Sunday to realize a fire had started in her kitchen ceiling, firefighters told her she might have lost the house she bought only four months ago.
Sponsored links
Best local coupons in Bessemer City
Find a local Lawyer through Lawyers.com
Get Bessemer City, NC contractors estimates Fast quotes from pre-screened contractors