Brown, Hovis to Again Lead Board of Commissioners in 2023

GASTONIA, N.C. – At its annual organizational meeting on December 5, the Gaston County Board of Commissioners selected Riverbend Township Commissioner Chad Brown to serve as the board Chairman for 2023.

Brown is beginning his fourth term on the c...

"A Matter of Balance" Workshop in Person Beginning January

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – The award-winning program designed to help manage falls and increase activity level will be held in person. ‘A Matter of Balance’ is for anyone who is concerned about falls or has fallen in the past or h...

Good News Gaston: December 2022

Read the December 2022 edition of Good News Gaston newsletter (PDF), highlighting employee achievements, updates on county projects and recent stories in the news.

Gaston County Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Announce Fall Workshop

The workshop will focus on the benefits of being MWBE certified, as well as provide additional information from the North Carolina State Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Office.  We have several speakers lined up, including Dr. Kim Eag...

'Hope for the Holidays' to Benefit Children in Need

GASTONIA, N.C. – Thanks to an anonymous donation of $50,000, this holiday season will be a bit brighter for those in need. 

Specifically, families in need can receive food, winter coats, pet essentials and books and toys for children. Th...

Popular ‘Med Instead of Meds’ Workshop Series Returns January 2023

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – The North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Gaston County Center will host its popular ‘Med Instead of Meds’ workshop series beginning in January 2023. The workshop focuses on the Mediterranean ...

Newell Brands Announces $135M Investment at Gateway 85 in Gaston County

The Gaston County Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce that Newell Brands has signed a lease at Gateway 85 Business Park in Gaston County. Newell will occupy 1.5 million square feet for warehouse and product distribution for several of t...

Extension to Offer Homesteading Workshop in 2023

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – With individuals striving for a more self-reliant lifestyle, NC Cooperative Extension offers valuable resources to help you do just that. This workshop is designed for homesteaders, beginning farmers, established farmers lo...

Commissioner Keigher Appointed to NCACC Board of Directors

Tom Keigher, longtime Gaston County Commissioner, has agreed to serve on the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners' Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term as the At-Large Director. In this role, he will represent county commissioners from ...

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...

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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Gaston County’s 13th Confirmed Rabies Case of 2022

On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 9:15 pm, the Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement responded to a call regarding a resident’s dog that killed a raccoon in the back yard of their residence located in the 3400 block of Autumn Drive i...

Gaston County’s 12th Confirmed Rabies Case of 2022

On Tuesday, November 13, 2022 at 10:20 pm, the Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement responded to a call regarding a cat that attacked a resident in the 800 block of Fairview Drive in Mt. Holly, NC. The resident was bitten and scratched during ...

Human Remains Found Near Cherryville Identified

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at about 11:30 am Gaston County Police responded to the area of Aderholdt Rd and Gaston Webb Chapel Rd near Cherryville, NC after a hunter reported finding human remains.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 the remains were posit...

Gaston County’s 11th Confirmed Rabies Case of 2022

On Friday, November 11, 2022 at 9:07 pm, Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement responded to a call regarding a raccoon that entered upon the back porch of a residence in the 800 block of St. Marks Church Road in Bessemer City, NC and got in a f...

Gaston County Police Investigate Human Remains Found Near Cherryville

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at about 11:30 am Gaston County Police responded to the area of Aderholdt Rd and Gaston Webb Chapel Rd near Cherryville, NC after a hunter reported finding human remains.

Gaston County Police Crime Scene detectives and the Me...

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 t...