16+ hour, 29+ min ago  (183+ words) A Gastonia man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Gastonia on April 1. Elijah Dontavisu Lorenzo Craig, 21, is accused of killing 19-year-old Izaiyah Wilson at apartments on…...

14+ hour, 26+ min ago  (123+ words) Graduation day is rapidly approaching in Gaston County, and local high schools are getting ready to honor the class of 2026. Most will hold their ceremonies on May 22 on their respective campuses. Here's what parents and loved ones need to know…...

20+ hour, 45+ min ago  (157+ words) Lowell is looking for a new city manager less than one year after formally hiring its interim city manager to fill the position. Tyler Cobb became the city's interim city manager in August 2024 after Scott Attaway resigned from the job....

21+ hour, 51+ min ago  (382+ words) Gaston Gazette Pick from 16 Gastonia, Shelby high school Athlete of the Week nominees Who did enough to be recognized as the top athletes over the past week in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties? Here's your chance to decide the area's…...

17+ hour, 11+ min ago  (93+ words) Gaston Gazette Gastonia, Shelby baseball, softball rankings as season enters final week Here are the latest high school baseball and softball rankings for teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties ahead of play during the week of April 27. South Point…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (141+ words) Gaston Gazette This Gaston County city council looks at townhome development project The Mount Holly City Council voted against a decision to progress a development project that would have transformed the city's downtown. The city has been in talks with…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (241+ words) In Highland School of Technology's theater program, Raegan Haywood said she found a space where she felt like she belonged. After learning that her theater teacher would no longer have a position at the school next year and that the…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (55+ words) Here are top performances from high school spring sports in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties for the week of April 20-25, 2026. King Mountain's Maddie Huffman's no-hitter leads Gastonia, Shelby top performers Here are top performers for high school spring sports in…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (96+ words) Once a mission statement, West Lincoln softball took a significant step toward one of its top priorities on Friday, April 24. West Lincoln softball power surge continues at East Gaston. Here's how MOUNT HOLLY " Weeks before first pitch of the 2026 campaign,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (84+ words) High school softball season is here. See the 58 returning players from Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties to watch in 2026. 58 Gastonia, Shelby high school softball players to watch in 2026 The high school sports calendar has swung back to softball season, with…...