Gastonia News

John Ghencian already has one of his two downtown Gastonia apartments rented, and he's holding an open house Friday and Saturday to show off the two-bedroom, second floor spaces.

Torben Ross, principal of Grier Middle School in Gastonia, will take the helm at Huss, replacing Denece Farris, who plans to retire.

Rich Velazquez was the overall winner of the 16th running of the Biltmore Kiwanis Classic 15 race Sunday, May 19, 2013, on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.

Old Crow Medicine Show : Kevin Hayes , Gill Landry , Chance McCoy , Ketch Secor , Morgan Jahnig , Critter Fuqua .

It has been several years since I have written about Friendly Chapel Baptist Church located just out of Fallston, at 738 Sugar Hill Road.

Tri-County Animal Rescue is featuring Buddy as the Pet of the Week again. Last weekend was a bust for adoptions and Buddy and his friends will be back at PetSmart this weekend.

Jake Edward Rankin, 18, is charged with first-degree trespassing and misdemeanor larceny.

At Gastonia Farmers' Market it all comes from vendors who sell only what they produce from their own farms, kitchens and workshops.

THURSDAY Social Club The Lincoln County Social Club will meet 2-4 p.m. at the Citizens Center in Lincolnton.

A wreck involving a limousine headed to a Gastonia cemetery for a burial has been involved in a wreck that sent four people to the hospital.

On April 9, the Gastonia woman had her wallet taken while shopping at a Gastonia grocery store.

An 88-year-old man accused of firing a fatal shot into his 80-year-old roommate appeared confused during his first court appearance Monday.

When he was 12, the familiar Charlie Brown piano medley inspired him to play the keyboard.

"Mammal Safari: Journey of Discovery" opens Saturday at the Schiele Museum in Gastonia.

A free Water Safety Class for parents and children will be held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 22 at First United Methodist, 190 E. Franklin Ave., Gastonia, in the family life center.

Gastonia Parks and Recreation Department employees poses for a photo at Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia.

An 88-year-old man faces a first-degree murder charge after police say he killed the woman he was living with.

The last time I saw him was a few days ago, working in the yard under the careful tutelage of his wife, Anne.

According to a Gastonia Police report, a man stole friedn chicken wings from Walmart.

8, 2012 at Boger City United Methodist Church in Lincolnton, NC. A reception followed at the Gaston Country Club, Gastonia, NC.