Lowell News

Pastors can do more than police to reduce murder rates in African-American communities, according to a local activist.

An Ashbrook High School student was arrested after allegedly attacking a classmate Thursday.

Real estate transactions represent transfer of real property recorded with the Gaston County Register of Deeds.

Municipal elections have never been known to send voters stampeding to the polls.

Ken Ervin is convinced he'll walk again, and a local group is determined to help the retired policeman get back on his feet.

Real estate transactions represent transfer of real property recorded with the Gaston County Register of Deeds.

Real estate transactions represent transfer of real property recorded with the Gaston County Register of Deeds.

Lowell Police say a 16-year-old in town broke into five vehicles and stole items from residents last month.

Some residents of George Poston Park are moving out, and volunteers are being asked to help with the transition.

Workers donned white protective suits, hard hats, goggles and gloves as they moved barrels of chemicals like sulfuric acid on fork lifts at a former textile dye manufacturing plant in Lowell Wednesday.

An army marched on the nation's capital last weekend, wielding signs and slogans instead of guns and grenades.

A Gastonia Police officer reported finding some marijuana in a car during a Thursday traffic stop and a driver who then admitted to sampling some of the drug.

Private schools that have years under their belt and those with large enrollments appear to be holding steady despite economic conditions.

An 18-year-old Lowell man allegedly jumped in a car early Monday morning and forced the driver to go to an ATM in a robbery attempt, according to a warrant affidavit.

The writer is president of Beal Manufacturing, Inc. in Lowell. The North Carolina Legislature recently passed a budget that does a remarkable job of preparing our state to emerge from this recession in a position to be a leader in economic development and job creation.

A McAdenville firefighter faces charges that he stole equipment and money from the department.

Lowell church pastor charged with sex offenses against pre-teen girl Comments 0 Recommend 0 August 24, 2009 6:41 PM Michael Barrett A 42-year-old man arrested Friday for allegedly molesting a pre-teenage girl is the pastor of a church in Lowell.

You won't find any burgers or fries at this drive-thru, though organizers hope to provide area motorists with something a little more substantial.

You won't find any burgers or fries at this drive-thru, though organizers hope to provide area motorists with something a little more substantial.

The House on Monday night gave its final approval to a bill that would allow the city of Jacksonville and five Gaston County municipalities to levy an occupancy tax.