Gastonia News

Property near Gastonia where recycling of chemical drums contaminated groundwater has been added to the federal list of toxic-waste cleanup sites called Superfund.

The Gaston Symphonic Band will present "A Christmas Festival" at First Assembly of God.

The show, running through Saturday, will feature four segments. Guitar students will open the performance; younger students will sing a Christmas medley; older students will present a musical review of "White Christmas;" and "Best Christmas Pageant Ever" will wrap up the event.

Treat your self to a break from that holiday shopping and those last minute errands.

The western end of the county will soon boast a land navigation course thanks to a recent collaboration among Lincoln County's Special Operation Land Search Team, local Boy Scouts troop leaders and county fire departments.

New split system heat pump, new duct work, outside service update on electrical, repipe water lines, install new plumbing and light fixtures, install new cabinet.

A 16-year-old girl was home alone Tuesday morning when a man climbed into her house through a bedroom window, police said.

The city of Newport News Tuesday announced the names of five finalists, including one internal candidate, to replace outgoing Newport News Fire Department acting chief Scott Liebold.

Almost 30 years on the job and 18 different positions, Gastonia Police Capt. Steve Duncan has left an impression on many.

A family of six doesn't know where they'll spend Christmas after a fire destroyed their Lowell home Saturday morning.

Charges have been dismissed against a Charlotte firefighter who was accused of beating his wife and abusing a cat at their Gastonia home.

According to the police report, the 20-year-old woman allowed two men to use her car to rob people at Chaos Tattoo Studio in Gastonia on Dec. 3. Martavious Adams and Donnovan Huskey have each been charged with that robbery and several others at businesses and homes in Gaston and Cleveland counties.

The following is a daily arrest report provided by the Gaston County Sheriff, and Gastonia and Gaston County Police departments.

First responders were dispatched the scene of a three-vehicle crash on New Hope Road at Modena Street in Gastonia at 12:20 p.m., said Chris Stowe with Gastonia Fire Department.

Two local nonprofits - Hope 4 Gaston and Least of These Gaston - came together Saturday to celebrate 12 hours of Christmas.

Center Baptist in Gastonia will be remembering the late Nelson Mandela in a service dedicated in his honor.

The possibility of a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in Gastonia remains in the balance.

By the way, The had the number one song in gospel music according to the Singing News singing charts for the month of December.

A judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against a North Carolina man for the death of his daughter and nephew in a wall collapse.

Police have uncovered what they say is a "chop shop" for stolen Honda automobiles at a home in Gaston County.