MSNBC - Fri Nov 27
Police say a tow truck driver purposely moved a woman's car from a legal parking spot to an illegal spot so he could tow her and collect money.
2 robbed in home at gunpointCharlotte Observer - Fri Nov 27
Two Gastonia residents were awakened early Thanksgiving morning and robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint, police say.
Rethink your assumptions about people with HIVThe Gaston Gazette - Fri Nov 27
More than 1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. Nearly 1,000 Gaston County residents have been diagnosed with HIV or AIDS since we started actively tracking the disease.
Bikers plan toy run to deliver Christmas presents for needy kidsThe Gaston Gazette - Thu Nov 26
Thousands of Gaston County children will have extra presents under the tree on Christmas morning, but they won't know the gifts were delivered on sleighs of chrome.
Burlington businessman named environmental champion at NC awardsBurlington Times News - Thu Nov 26
Burlington businessman Eric Henry received a state award for his efforts to spread environmentally sound business practices.
Police hope Black Friday doorbusters don't include car break-ins;...The Gaston Gazette - Thu Nov 26
Police hope pre-dawn sales are the only doorbusters this Black Friday. Shopping bags left in the backseat can entice thieves to break into a bargain hunter's car, said Gastonia Police Sgt.
Nearby Christmas tree farms to visitThe Gaston Gazette - Wed Nov 25
Gwen and Tim Stowe hope to extol taking some time to slow down and get away from the rush of modern life when people visit their Christmas tree farm.
Child abandoned during attempted arson, theftThe Gaston Gazette - Wed Nov 25
Two men broke into a woman's home, stole $9,637 worth of prop-erty and then tried to burn the house down, according to arrest warrants.
No cash? No problem - Salvation Army bell ringers now take plasticThe Gaston Gazette - Wed Nov 25
Stuffing a crinkled bill through the slot or dropping a handful of coins into the red kettle may be impossible if your wallet's filled with plastic.
Help us find Gaston County pastor charged with raping teenThe Gaston Gazette - Tue Nov 24
Police are searching for a Gaston County pastor charged with raping and molesting a teen girl.
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