GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — There were tears of joy in a Gaston County courtroom when a handful of inmates learned they would spend Christmas at home.
“Christmas Court” is part of a push to connect offenders perceived as nonviolent with their families for the holidays.
In the video at the top of this webpage, Gaston County reporter Ken Lemon was in the courtroom when a few of them got the good news.
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