Gastonia News

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.

Shoppers can now save 30 percent with a number of area merchants and services as part of The Gazette's Shop Local gift card promotion.

I received a nice letter recently from Dean Waters, who is a member of Living By Faith Trio out of Kings Mountain.

Since the first Gastonia Debutante Club Ball was held in 1957, the club has done its part to help make Gaston County a better place.

Police in Gastonia, N.C., arrested Jah Setzer on Saturday after he allegedly attempted to rob the Gastonia Express by shooting a few rounds.

A woman was killed Wednesday in a wreck on Bessemer City Road, according to Gastonia Police.

The suspect rammed a police cruiser and then attempted to run down a second officer, according to police.