Neighbors of Catawba & Gaston

Belmont still thriving in tough economic climate

It isn't the best of economic times, but Teresa McCarter has decided to open a new business anyway.

Suspect arrested in Gaston death

A 40-year-old Gastonia man is in jail today, charged in the shooting death of a man Wednesday night.
Bear spotted in Gaston Co. hospital lot

A black bear apparently paid a visit Tuesday to a Gaston County hospital, hanging around long enough to create some excitement among staff and visitors.
Suspect crashes car into house

Police in the Gaston County town of Lowell took a man into custody early this morning after the suspect crashed his car into a house while trying to get away.
16 miles of fire on I-40

Firefighters had to shut 16 miles of eastbound Interstate 40 in Burke County on Monday afternoon to battle a large number of wildfires along the side of the highway.
The push is on for better lake access

Chamber president leads the effort to overturn swimming ban at Lake Norman.

I've always found it odd that you can't just hop out of your car in your swimming trunks and dip into Lake Norman.