Gastonia community shows love for young caretaker with heartfelt birthday surprise
A Gastonia boy who has spent much of his young life caring for his parents received a big surprise this week and a reminder that his community sees him.
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Car slams into Gastonia duplex after police chase, leaving resident shaken
A Gastonia man said he is lucky to be alive after a car involved in a chase crashed into his duplex Monday morning.
Dallas family credits Kyle Busch’s foundation for helping them have children
A Dallas family, Kinsey and Alex Wallace, was able to have children after receiving a grant from The Bundle of Joy Fund.
Players show support for 8-year-old boy after baseball coach’s death
After a tragedy, heartbroken high school players turned into supportive fans to support the son of their coach who died just last week.
‘Life changing’: Swimming program empowers underserved communities in Gaston County
Some people in Gaston County are learning to swim for the first time in generations of family members thanks to a program that’s working to combat high drowning rates in the Black community.
23-year-old suspect in custody, ending Gastonia standoff
A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged after an hours-long standoff on Wednesday in Gastonia, police said.
Gaston County School Board member accuses commissioners of bullying tactics
A Gaston County School Board member is accusing county commissioners of bullying tactics, leading to 174 school employee layoffs and consideration of a school consolidation.
Neighbors, board battle over future of Cherryville school
People in Gaston County are fighting to keep a school in Cherryville open -- the school board says it’s too expensive to keep running, but another organization looked into the finances and disagrees with that.
Gastonia’s largest food pantry sees increased need with rising food costs
The largest pantry in Gastonia tells Channel 9’s Ken Lemon that they’re serving 25% more people than normal as people feel the pinch from inflation.
Drought drops Catawba River to record lows for this time of year
Chopper 9 Skyzoom captured dramatic images Thursday showing just how severely the drought has drained the Catawba River.
16th rabid animal case confirmed this year in Cleveland County
Verizon upgrades storm response systems after Helene exposed communication failures
Women anxiously await Supreme Court to make decision on widely used abortion pill
Gastonia resident’s chilling encounter with alleged serial killer
‘Tip of the iceberg’: Home healthcare worker finds hidden camera in client’s bathroom
Iron Station neighbors push back against proposed 650-home development
Driver charged four months after deadly car crash into house
NC civil rights leader reacts to Supreme Court ruling that delayed Louisiana primary
Drought drops water levels, exposing hazards for boaters
Mother places cross along I-85, seeks answers in son’s unsolved killing
Woman charged with embezzling thousands from Charlotte charity
Stanley firefighters develop bond with family after delivering baby boy
Gaston County warrant clinic allows wanted people to face prosecutors without arrest
Parents, superintendent fight to keep Conover school open for children needing special care
Smoke from pallet fire seen for miles
Daughter remembers mother killed in head-on crash in Cleveland County
Parents still have questions about approved Catawba County school district merger
Grieving family remembers grandfather, boy killed in suspected DWI crash
‘Come forward’: Investigators search for victims, suspects after 6 years of park thefts
Kings Mountain councilman under investigation, accused of harassment and ethics violations
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