Primary voting turnout a record

Sales-tax increase rejected in Gaston and Lincoln counties

Voters came out in record numbers for a primary this year. Turnout was about 27 percent in Gaston County and 38 percent in Lincoln.

Gaston Day student is top-notch in many ways

Gymnastics, honor societies among his many activities

When Charlie Modlin of Belmont was a kid, he dreamed of being a rock star with a group like Smash Mouth.

At 100, she still connects

For Ida Hoover, it's a life filled with helping others

In the house where she's lived for 83 years, 100-year-old Ida Hoover sat down at the piano.

New police radio system to debut

Sophisticated setup will allow connections with other agencies, improve response times

In a few weeks, Gastonia police officers will be hooked up to a more sophisticated radio system that will allow them to connect directly to some other agencies in the region.

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Catawba Lands Conservancy will host a free land conservation celebration on May 31 at the Redlair Farm & Forest.The event starts at 11 a.m. with a year-in-review meeting and awards. After that, the festival runs until 4 p.m. with guided nature walks, hayrides, orienteering, live music, blacksmithing, storytelling, children's activities and more.