Gaston Gazette

The Gaston Gazette is a daily publication located in Gastonia, North Carolina. Originally owned by Freedom Communications, the newspaper changed hands in 2012 when Freedom sold its newspapers in Florida and North Carolina to Halifax Media Group. In 2015, Halifax Media Group was purchased by New Media Investment Group, which later merged and became part of Gannett in 2019.

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Gastonia continues to celebrate Whataburger opening. Here are other anticipated openings

2 days ago | gastongazette.com | Diane Turbyfill

Whataburger opened its first North Carolina location in Gastonia. The Texas-based chain plans to open several more restaurants across the state in 2025. The expansion coincides with Whataburger's 75th anniversary. Whataburger made its North Carolina debut last week in Gastonia. The restaurant opened at 3415 E. Franklin Blvd. with a ribbon cutting, giveaways followed by a party. The celebration continued Saturday with a secondary party.
This North Carolina college made Travel + Leisure's 25 most beautiful college campuses

4 days ago | gastongazette.com | Miguel Legoas

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ECU baseball opens NCAA Tournament with upset win over Florida

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Mikey DiLullo

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Scenes from the grand opening of Whataburger in Gastonia

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Diane Turbyfill

Diane TurbyfillAshbrook High School students raise the flag at the beginning of the ribbon cutting for Whataburger in Gastonia. Diane Turbyfill / Gaston GazetteCloudy skies cleared up as doors opened at the new Whataburger location in Gastonia Thursday, May 29, 2025. Diane Turbyfill / Gaston GazettePeople lined up Wednesday night in preparation for the opening of Whataburger in Gastonia. Diane Turbyfill / Gaston GazetteWhataburger prides itself on its specialty sauces.
Kings Mountain Police: One person killed in workplace incident

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Rebecca Sitzes

A person is dead following an industrial incident at a Kings Mountain facility Tuesday morning, according to Kings Mountain Police Department. Chief Gerald Childress said the fatality occurred at NVR Building Products, located at Riverside Court in Kings Mountain. "I can confirm that we did respond to an industrial accident with a fatality," he said. "We are in the process of making notification to the family."He said a news release will be issued later in the day.
Piedmont Community Charter School Graduation 2025 | See the photos

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillThe Piedmont Community Charter School held their graduation exercises Friday morning, May 23, 2025, at CaroMont Health Park in Gastonia. Photo Provided By Mike GibsonFriends and family members watch from the stands as Piedmont Community Charter School held their graduation exercises Friday morning, May 23, 2025, at CaroMont Health Park in Gastonia.
'We are just one big family': How UNC women’s lacrosse capped perfect season with NCAA title

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Dan Spears

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — From the inaugural faceoff in February to the final buzzer on championship weekend, UNC women’s lacrosse never took its foot off the gas. The Tar Heels were the gold standard for 2025, and on Sunday, May 25, at Gillette Stadium, they left no doubt they were the best team in the country, storming past Northwestern 12-8 to claim their fourth national championship.
Memorial Day: Lowell pays tribute to those who lost their lives serving their country

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillFlags could be seen on the graves of veterans at Edgewood Cemetery during the City of Lowell Memorial Day Service held Thursday afternoon, May 22, 2025. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEFlags could be seen on the graves of veterans at Edgewood Cemetery during the city of Lowell Memorial Day Service held Thursday afternoon, May 22, 2025.
UNC baseball vs Florida State highlights: Tar Heels advance to ACC Tournament championship

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Rodd Baxley

UNC baseball will play in the championship game of the 2025 ACC Tournament after earning a 7-5 win against Florida State on May 24 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The third-ranked Tar Heels (41-11), who got a two-run single from Kane Kepley for the go-ahead runs in the ninth against the sixth-ranked Seminoles (38-13), will play No. 12 Clemson (43-15) at Noon on Sunday, May 25. The game will be televised on ACC Network.
The Gaston County Public Library's Comic-Con is June 7. Here's a look back at past years

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Mike Hensdill

Mike HensdillKids dressed up as their favorite characters during Comic-Con in 2015. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEHeather Clemmer dresses as Sailor Moon during Comic-Con 2016 at the Main Branch of the Gaston County Public Library. Mike Hensdill/THE GASTON GAZETTEMadison Melton and Eduardo Brenes check out his cell phone during Comic-Con 2016 at the Main Branch of the Gaston County Public Library.