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Catawba Crossings Joint MPO Presentation

The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) and regional project sponsors have finalized the Catawba Crossings Feasibility Study. The Final Feasibility Study may be reviewed at the Project Website. 

The Catawba Crossin...

EXTENDED! Elections Coloring Contest

EXTENDED through October 9!

Sept. 14- Oct. 5, 2022

Details: 

~ Open to Gaston County children ages 4 to 12 years

~ Child must color own entry unassisted

~ Only one entry accepted per child

~ May use crayons, markers, colored pencils

~ Parents must compl...

GCLMPO has Established a Public Comment Period to Amend the 2020-2029 TIP and the 2050 MTP

THE GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GCLMPO) HAS ESTABLISHED A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO AMEND THE 2020-2029 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) AND THE 2050 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (MTP)

The documents will be avail...

GCLMPO Ha Establecido un Periodo de Comentarios Publicos Para Modificar la Programa de TIP & MTP

LA ORGANIZACIÓN DE PLANIFICACIÓN METROPOLITANA GASTON-CLEVELAND-LINCOLN (GCLMPO) HA ESTABLECIDO UN PERÍODO DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS PARA MODIFICAR LA PROGRAMA DE MEJORA DEL TRANSPORTE (TIP) 2020-2029 Y EL PLAN DE...

Gaston County Police Chief Announces Transition and Work on School Safety Plan

GASTONIA, N.C. – Gaston County Police Chief Joseph Ramey announced today his plan to transition to a specialized role focused on school safety due to his impending retirement. The County will conduct a nationwide search for the next individual to lead tha...

2023 Property Tax Reappraisal Process Underway

GASTONIA, N.C. – The 2023 property tax reappraisal process is well underway in Gaston County, with several key dates just around the corner.

At its Tuesday, September 27th regular meeting, the Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to allow the ...

Lincolnton Man Remains Missing; Police Need Your Help

GASTONIA, N.C -- Gaston County Police are searching for Quintin Lee Allen Roark, age 27, of the 100 block of Deaton Ave. Lincolnton, NC. He was reported missing by family members on July 14, 2022. He was last seen on July 12, 2022 in the area of ...

Gaston Co. Health Officials: Monkeypox Vaccine Available

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – Health officials in Gaston County say they have the monkeypox vaccine available for residents, and since the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expanded eligibility for the vaccine earlier this month, the...

With Food Prices Up, Nutrition Program Making a Big Difference for Local Families

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – With the increase in food prices due to inflation, getting the proper nutrition has become a challenge for families. Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services offers hope for the those in our community who may s...

2022 Gaston County Manufacturing Week is Coming Soon!

With the manufacturing industry being a large component of our economy, Gaston County will honor local manufacturers and the manufacturing workforce during the 6th Annual Gaston County Manufacturing Week.

The 6th Annual Gaston County Manufacturing Week is ...

Programa de Reparación Urgente de Viviendas 2022

El Condado de Gaston ha recibido $132,000 de la Agencia de Finance de Vivienda de Carolina del Norte (NCHFA) bajo el ciclo 2022 del Programa de Reparación Urgente de Viviendas para ayudar a los residentes del Condado de Gaston.  Este p...

2022 Urgent Repair Program

Gaston County has been awarded $132,000 by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) under the 2022 cycle of the Urgent Repair Program to assist Gaston County residents. This program provides funds to assist very-low and low-income households in a...

Visitor Spending in Gaston County Rebounding After COVID-19 Pandemic

BELMONT, N.C. -- Domestic and international visitors to and within Gaston County spent $289.16 Million in 2021, an increase of 43.5 percent from 2020. The data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economi...

Mulch Sales

Mulch sales will begin September 10, 2022, Saturdays only, County Land Waste Facility, 3120 Philadelphia Church Road, Dallas 8am-noon, 1pm – 4pm. $2/scoop. Cash only.

More information, 704-922-0267.

County provides $100,000 grant to VFW Post to help with veteran homelessness

GASTONIA, N.C. – Gaston County Government continues to work on the issue of homelessness in our community, announcing today a $100,000 grant to VFW Post 9337.

VFW Post 9337 Commander Charles McGinnis said the Post is committed to providing financ...

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