Gastonia News

N.C. Company Announces More Than 2,000 Layoffs

WXII12 - Fri Jan 09

A North Carolina company announced on Thursday that it will be laying off more than 2,000 workers.

Robbery suspect dead after car chase closes Brookshire

Charlotte Observer - Thu Jan 08

One robbery suspect is dead and another in police custody after a bizarre pursuit that ended in a fiery wreck that shut down the Brookshire Freeway for hours Thursday night.

Jimmy Wayne to make guest appearance on GAC's 'Top 20 Countdown'

The Gaston Gazette - Thu Jan 08

Former Gaston County resident Jimmy Wayne will be the first guest of 2009 on Great American Country's "Top 20 Countdown." The Valory Music Co.

Wildlife officials euthanize woman's pet deer

MSNBC - Wed Jan 07

A Gaston County family's pet deer has been euthanized by North Carolina State Wildlife, and the reason why it happened is a sad lesson for people who try to help.

Police hope to solve 35-year-old strangulation case with public's help

The Gaston Gazette - Wed Jan 07

Grace E. Prince was found strangled to death in her home 35 years ago this week.

Kinks must still be worked out with new Reverse 911 system

The Gaston Gazette - Wed Jan 07

A new system for notifying Gaston County residents by phone about emergency situations has taken effect.

Unemployment rises locally, statewide

Mooresville Tribune - Tue Jan 06

Unemployment increased in Cabarrus and Rowan counties in November, following a statewide trend, according to new figures released Tuesday by the N.C. Employment Security Commission.

Stowe family made great contributions to Belmont

The Gaston Gazette - Tue Jan 06

The Stowe and Lineberger group once operated 21 textile plants with 250,000 to 270,000 spindles and about 4,000 workers.

Employees sad to see Stowe plants closing

The Gaston Gazette - Tue Jan 06

Stephania Orozco said supervisors told her that the Helms Plant would be closing for a few weeks before she went home for the holidays.

Increased teacher pay, sales tax refund top Gaston County Schools' leaders wish list

The Gaston Gazette - Mon Jan 05

Increasing teacher salaries, bringing back sales tax refunds and managing unfunded mandates tops the list of subjects the school board wants to discuss with Gaston County legislators when they meet in a few ...