Gaston County News

Rep. Sue Myrick has a long list of reasons to vote against the national health care bill.

The idea of having your dog fully groomed without ever leaving your driveway may seem far fetched, but a new mobile grooming service is offering just that.

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

An 18-year-old woman says a man waited in the backseat of her car, and forced her to drive him to Cherryville in Gaston County by threatening to shoot her.

Eight people decided who will manage Spencer Mountain for the next two years. The number voting this year was double the number that voted two years ago, said Gaston County Board of Elections Director Frances Pinion.

Police have identified the body found near Clover last week as that of a 17-year-old girl from Gastonia, N.C. The body, found Thursday on Robinson Road, has been identified as that of Heather Marie Catterton, York County Sheriff's Office Capt.

The Gaston County Health Department is working to combat the swine flu by doling out vaccines at county schools this week.

The dog-eared collection of county-owned vehicles that will be auctioned off Nov.

An Ashbrook High School student is accused of coming to class drunk and cussing at parents as he left school Friday.

On the evening of Oct. 19, 2009, Cherryville Police officers investigated a possible shoplifting call in Cherryville.

Gaston County police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who they say is armed and dangerous.

The Schiele Museum of Natural History is known for bringing the wonders of the natural world to Gaston County.

Police are looking for a man reported missing from Gaston County. Jon Michael Pepper, 41, was last seen walking on Lincolnton Highway near the Cherryville Wal-Mart on Wednesday, according to a Gaston County Police Department news release.

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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.

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

At least six fire departments responded to a house fire around noon at 232 Shane Drive near Megan Court.

How does a place named the Shrimp Boat become known for its fried chicken? "I think the customers did it," said Crystal Tidwell.

Gastonia police on Friday arrested four people accused of engaging in sex acts in or near a public park.

A Gaston County man is accused of hitting another man in the head with a baseball bat.