Gaston County Police Arrest Murder Suspect
On 12/3/2011at 1:00 am the Gaston County Police responded to a shooting call at 2440 Myers St., Gastonia, NC. Upon arrival officers discovered that Enrique Rafael Alvarez (4/9/75) had been shot and was transported to Gaston Memorial Hospital where he later died.
Gaston County Police Seek Murder Suspect
On 12/3/2011at 1:00 am the Gaston County Police responded to a shooting call at 2440 Myers St., Gastonia, NC. Upon arrival officers discovered that Enrique Rafael Alvarez (4/9/75) had been shot and was transported to Gaston Memorial Hospital where he later died.
Gaston, NC Teen Pregnancy Rates Hit Record Lows
Gaston County’s teen pregnancy rate (girls 15-19 years old) dropped nearly 5 percent in 2010 to a record low for the county, according to data from the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics.
Parenting Matters: Helping Parents Prevent Challenging Behavior
Raising a child in today's world can be challenging for any parent. Children don't arrive with an owner's manual. Experience helps, but even the experienced need a refresher course. Parenting Matters, a parent education program experience, is available for Gaston County residents who want to learn more about the important factors of being a parent!
Health Department Hires Non-Profit Executive Steve Eaton as Assistant County Health Director
The Gaston County Health Department announces the hiring of Steve Eaton as Assistant Gaston County Health Director.
Gaston County Police Investigate Death
On 12/3/2011at 1:00 am the Gaston County Police responded to a shooting call at 2440 Myers St., Gastonia, NC. Upon arrival officers discovered that Enrique Rafael Alvarez (4/9/75) had been shot and was transported to Gaston Memorial Hospital where he later died.
Picnic Shelter Reservations
Gaston County Parks & Recreation will begin accepting reservations for Picnic Shelters for the 2012 calendar year on December 15, 2011. Shelters are located at the Gaston County Parks in Bessemer City, Dallas, North Belmont, George Poston and Tryon.
Gaston County Police Investigate Pharmacy Robbery
On 11/26/2011 at approximately 2:52pm Gaston County Police responded to a Robbery call at the Primecare Pharmacy located at 1948 Perfection Ave., Belmont, NC. The victim, Kirtikumar Patel, reported that two men entered the pharmacy, and while he was speaking with one of the men, the other assaulted him with a hammer, knocking him temporarily unconscious.
Gaston County Police Investigate Thefts from Storage Units
On Saturday, November 26, 2011 at approximately 7:43am, Gaston County Police responded to a breaking, entering and larceny call at 14735 Lucia Riverbend Highway, A1 Self-Storage. Numerous items were taken to include a 2006 Yamaha Motorcycle, blue in color, a 2005 Yamaha ATV, blue in color and a 2011 South Georgia Cargo utility trailer.
World AIDS Day Remembrance Set for Dec. 1 at Health Department
The public is invited to commemorate World AIDS Day, 8 a.m. Dec. 1, at the front entrance of the Gaston County Health Department, 991 W. Hudson Blvd.