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Gaston County - North Carolina Press Releases

35 Press Releases
  • Published on August 28, 2026 - 15:46 GMT

    Police Investigate Crimes Against Children

    Gastonia, NC (August 27, 2026): Gaston County Police make an arrest involving the exploitation of children. Malikai Lee Hampton, 21, of Mount Holly, was arrested on August 27, 2026, by the Gaston County Police F.A.S.T (Fugitive Apprehension Suspect …

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  • Published on August 27, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

    GCPD Animal Care and Enforcement Clarifies Animal Shelter Owner Surrender Process

    GASTONIA, N.C. -- After recent media coverage of five abandoned puppies in a Gaston County neighborhood, there have been some concerns about the current animal owner surrender process.  The current process requires that an appointment be made through the …

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  • Published on August 20, 2026 - 19:16 GMT

    County Continues Cooperation With Appraisal Board

    GASTONIA, N.C. – In 2022, Gaston County identified land that was in a critical, centralized location to house a unified public safety campus. That campus would provide updated and centralized facilities for the county’s police, emergency management, …

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  • Published on August 11, 2026 - 18:16 GMT

    GCLMP has Established a Public Comment Period

    THE GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GCLMPO) HAS ESTABLISHED A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO AMEND THE 2026-2035 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AND THE 2055 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP) The documents will be …

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  • Published on August 11, 2026 - 12:36 GMT

    Greater Gaston Games: Pickleball Tournament Series

    Join us for some friendly competition and stay active! These tournaments are designed for players aged 30+ to introduce you to The Greater Gaston Senior Games community and show you just how GREAT these events can be. Please note: These off-season …

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  • Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:58 GMT

    Gaston County Has 2nd Positive Rabies Case of 2026

    On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 2:45 pm, Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call in reference to two indoor/outdoor cats that were found near a dead bat on the porch of the home in the 100 block of Duff St. Gastonia …

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  • Published on August 6, 2026 - 14:26 GMT

    NCDHHS Announces First West Nile Virus Case of 2026

    RALEIGH The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investigating the state’s first case of disease associated with West Nile virus in 2026. The case occurred in a resident of Gaston County. Additionally, a West Nile virus-positive blood …

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  • Published on August 4, 2026 - 16:53 GMT

    LIHEAP Block Grant Plan Public Comment Period Opens and Public Hearing Scheduled

    RALEIGH — Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (PDF) provides heating, crisis and weatherization assistance. States are given block grant funding to design and operate their own programs under certain parameters determined by the federal …

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  • Published on July 31, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

    Gaston County Farmers Markets Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

    GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – Gaston County residents are invited to shop local, meet area farmers and vendors, and enjoy special activities in celebration of National Farmers Market Week, August 2–8, 2026. National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 20:35 GMT

    Public Input Begins on GCLMPO’S Local Input Point Assignments for Regional Impact Projects

    The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) opens a 15-day public comment period, beginning Friday, July 24, 2026, requesting public input on the next stage of developing future Regional Impact transportation projects for …

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  • Published on July 28, 2026 - 18:06 GMT

    Clearing Up Property Tax Collections Questions

    Unfortunately, there has been some confusion regarding Gaston County’s property valuations and property tax collections. Because of that, we believe it is important to clarify a few facts. First, Gaston County did not fail to collect any annual property …

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  • Published on July 20, 2026 - 04:13 GMT

    Six Things to Start Your Week July 20-26

    Tuesday, July 21 – The Reptile Encounter Get ready for an up-close adventure with Devine Reptiles! Enjoy a fun, interactive, hands-on reptile experience that's free and open to all ages. 10-11am, Harold Rankin Park, 715 N Main St, Lowell. Wednesday, …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 22:48 GMT

    Freedom 250 Bus Museum Rolls into Cherryville July 18–21

    CHERRYVILLE, N.C. — Residents and visitors are invited to experience American history on wheels as the Freedom 250 Bus Museum makes a special stop in Cherryville from July 18–21. The traveling museum will be located at the Larry and Carolyn Summer …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 22:48 GMT

    South Point Access Beach Closed Until Further Notice

    BELMONT, N.C. – The beach at South Point Access Park is closed until further notice due to a high E. coli reading during routine water testing. Gaston County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism closed the beach immediately after the most recent results came …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 22:48 GMT

    Ready, Set, Grow: A Community Back to School Event

    On Saturday, August 1 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, the Gaston County Early Literacy Collaborative along with Community Sponsors CaroMont Health and Kintegra Health will be offering a free family friendly community back to school event to support families as …

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  • Published on July 15, 2026 - 04:13 GMT

    Gaston County Commissioners Step Up With $5 Million for Schools

    GASTONIA, N.C. – Teachers show up for Gaston County’s kids every single day. On Tuesday, July 14, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners showed up for them — voting 4-3 at a special meeting to pour an additional $5 million into Gaston County Schools (GCS …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

    Six Things to Start Your Week July 13-19

    Tuesday, July 14 - Gaston County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting is open to the public and held at the Gaston County Courthouse, Harley B. Gaston, Jr. Public Forum, 6pm – 2nd Floor, as well as TELEVISED live on Spectrum Channel 16 and AT&T …

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  • Published on July 7, 2026 - 03:14 GMT

    County, Schools Continue Funding Conversations

    GASTONIA, N.C. – Gaston County Government and Gaston County Schools are continuing discussions regarding school funding. There are no final proposals at this stage in the process. Staff-led meetings between the two entities began on May 21 and have …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 16:18 GMT

    Six Things to Start Your Week July 6-12

    Monday, July 6 - Exhibition on Screen - Frida Kahlo Created in close collaboration with world experts and those who knew her, FRIDA KAHLO now features additional new material from the groundbreaking new Tate Modern and MFA Houston exhibition. These experts …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 15:46 GMT

    Nuclear Siren Testing Scheduled for July 1

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy and county officials will test the outdoor warning sirens around the Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.   Why it matters: To ensure they are functioning properly, sirens …

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