Nutrition Program’s New Remote Option Making a Big Difference for Local Families

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – Access to proper nutrition will be easier for low-income families thanks to the new flexible services put in place by the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services. Effective August 1, 2023, the WIC program now offers bot...

“Walk & Roll Together, Gaston” Returns for Second Year

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – Gaston County Public Health and Disability Rights of North Carolina will host their second annual “Walk and Roll Together, Gaston/Caminemos y Rodemos Juntos Gaston” event on Saturday, October 7 from 9 a....

Gaston County Public Library, AAUW Partner to Host Antique Samplers Event

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gaston County Public Library, in partnership with the Gaston Regional Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), will host a special program called “Antique Samplers and the Stories They Tell&am...

Good News Gaston: October 2023

Good News Gaston October 2023 (PDF)

New Halloween Treats and Fall Festivities Web Mapping Application

Check out our Halloween Treats and Fall Festivities web mapping application. This is an interactive local map where you can let your neighbors know if you are participating in Trick or Treating this Halloween by dropping a treat marker on your house. Simp...

Eye on Gaston: Looking Ahead - October 2023

Mirando hacia el Futuro: Octubre 2023

Emergency Alert System Wireless Emergency Alert National Test Reminder

WASHINGTON -- FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts(WEA) this fall.

The national test will consist of two portions, testing W...

‘Threads of Hope’ Fundraiser to Feature Best-Selling Author as Keynote Speaker

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Cathy Mabry Cloninger Center and The Lighthouse Children’s Advocacy Center are set to host the third annual Threads of Hope fundraiser on Thursday, October 12^th.

This year’s event will be held at the Barn ...

Gaston County Communications Office Wins National Awards

ORLANDO, FLA. – The Gaston County Communications Office won a first-ever top national award this month from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) at the organization’s annual conference in Orlando.

The so-calle...

Gaston County Receives Civic Excellence in Innovation Awards

GASTONIA, N.C. – The Gaston County Department of Social Services SEALs Family Assistance Team and the Gaston County Minority and Women Business Enterprise/Historically Underutilized Business (MWBE/HUB) program each received Innovation Awards in ...

Mulch Sales Start this Weekend

Mulch sales begin September 16, County Yard Waste Facility, 3120 Philadelphia Church Road, Dallas, $2/scoop. 8-noon, 1-4pm. September 23, 30, October 7 and 14. Residential and commercial welcome.

Notice of Data Event

August 17, 2023 – EMS Management and Consultants, Inc. (“EMS|MC”) recently notified certain of its EMS agency customers of an incident that may have impacted the privacy of information related to ce...

FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4, 2023

WASHINGTON -- FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.

The national test will consist of two portions, testing ...

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County Police Investigate Overnight Shooting UPDATE

On Friday, September 29, 2023, at 1:04 AM, the Gaston County Police responded to 118 Rocky Ridge Way, Gastonia in reference to a shooting.  Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as Shane Lamar Woody (W/M 3/22/1968), suffering from...

County Police Investigate Overnight Shooting

On Friday September 29, 2023 at 1:04 AM, the Gaston County Police responded to 118 Rocky Ridge Way, Gastonia in reference to a shooting.  Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as Shane Lamar Woody (W/M 3/22/1968), suffering from a...

Police Announce Public Comment Portal for Feedback on Accreditation

Gaston County Police Department is a CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accredited agency and as part of this process, we announce the availability of the CALEA Public Comment Portal for feedback on our performance as a publi...

Gaston County Police FAST Team Arrests Wanted Felon

On Monday, September 25, 2023, the Gaston County Probation and Parole’s Apprehension, Capture, and Enforcement Unit requested assistance from the Gaston County Police Department’s Fugitive Apprehension and Suspect Tracking (FAST) team ...

Gaston County Has 3rd Confirmed Rabies Case of 2023

On Sunday 09/03/2023 at approximately 7:51pm the Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement unit received a call from the 700 block of Pinnacle Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 in reference to a family dog that bit and killed a raccoon in their yard. &...

County Police Make Arrest in Overnight Stabbing

In the early morning hours of September 2nd, 2023, the Gaston County Police responded to the 200 block of Oakland Street near Lowell, NC in reference to an assault.  The suspect had stabbed two people and fled on foot.  A K9 Unit attempt...