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Inmates at the Gaston County Jail will not receive swine flu vaccinations before members of the general public, officials say.

A Dallas woman attempted to cash fake payroll checks using a made-up company, according to arrest warrants.

Sprint began the week by bringing its 4G WiMAX service into action for several key areas promised earlier.

Other markets expected to see Sprint roll out 4G this year include Boston, Houston, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Customers need a 4G-compatible modem to use the service.

Gaston County commissioners recently approved more than $216,000 in immediate funding to shore-up gaps in rescue squad coverage across the region.

Becki Jonas rides a horse guided by her friend Robin Lovin at Cotton Ginning Days.

Gaston County Police responded to a burglary in progress call on Sept. 14 on Hipp Road near Dallas.

North Carolina announced Monday that freshman tailback/quarterback A.J. Blue and freshman tailback Jamal Womble will miss the remainder of the 2009 season.

The last time most people saw a photo of Lilly the dog, the popular pooch had five legs instead of four.

Pottery-making is filled with life lessons. Patience is a virtue. Finish what you start.

Gaston County had two lucky lottery players this week. Charles Rickman of Dallas won $50,000 in the Oct.

A Kings Mountain man faces a charge of sexual battery after allegedly groping a woman at Gaston College.

North Carolina tailbacks A.J. Blue and Jamal Womble both sustained injuries in the Tar Heelsa 42-12 win over Georgia Southern.

Comments 0 Recommend 0 October 12, 2009 6:29 PM Amanda Memrick DALLAS - A local civil rights activist says he wants to turn the focus from flags and T-shirts to education.

A prime event that drew thousands to Shelby has come and gone. I'm not talking about the fair.

There are many reasons why people are buying homes now. There are a lot of factors to consider if you are buying a house for investment purposes.

It's a weekend of bluegrass, heritage arts and crafts and old fashioned family-style fun at the 22nd annual Cotton Ginning Days Festival this weekend at Gaston County Park on Highway 275 in Dallas.

Eight Gaston County residents face a variety of charges after an Alcohol Law Enforcement investigation into activities at a licensed Gastonia night club.

Get ready for a down-home good time at Country Fest this weekend, taking place from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in downtown Stanley.

Plastic bottles are no longer allowed in state landfills, but don't expect garbage pickup to become a police-style search for curbside contraband.