York Co. court acquits Gastonia man in September 2022 double homicide Members of a York County jury acquitted a Gastonia man after a double homicide in Fort Mill in 2022, according to our news partners at The Herald in Rock Hill. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man accused of double homicide in Fort Mill makes first court appearance […]
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NC A&T student from Gastonia killed in hit & run, family says
A college student from Gastonia died in a crash in downtown Greensboro on Saturday morning. Xiomara Moore, 21, was hit and killed around 5 a.m. Saturday. According to her family, the driver responsible sped away and hasn’t been caught. NC A&T student Xiomara Moore, of Gastonia, was killed in a hit and run that happened […]
Man heads to prison after murdering woman in front of crown in Gastonia
A man has been sentenced to prison for murdering a woman in front of a crowd in Gastonia. Shiquan Ratchford pleaded guilty Wednesday to second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was sentenced to at least 25 years in prison. PREVIOUS: Man charged with murder after Gastonia woman shot and […]
Gastonia to host three-part event series around fair housing
The city of Gastonia and the Gaston Association of Realtors are teaming up next month to celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. The celebration will consist of several free educational events surrounding the topics of housing and discrimination. The Fair Housing Act In 1968 the Fair Housing Act was passed to make […]
City of Gastonia declares state of emergency due to supply chain issues
The city of Gastonia voted to approve the declaration of a state of emergency at a council meeting Tuesday night. According to city documents, the emergency is caused by severe supply chain issues limiting the city’s access to critical supplies needed to maintain its electric, water and sewer services. “The city of Gastonia followed the […]
1 shot in Gastonia, GEMS says
One person was hospitalized Thursday night after a shooting in Gastonia, Gaston County Emergency Services said. #BREAKING One person has been taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries after a shooting on the 700 block of S. Weldon Street in Gastonia, GEMS says. We are working to get more details and will have the […]
Gastonia man who dealt meth with his mom + sold illegally obtained guns headed to prison
A man who ran an armed methamphetamine drug trafficking ring with his mom, and another man, in Gastonia was sentenced in federal court on Thursday, authorities said in a press release. Brett Scott Funderburk, 34, and Eric Eugene Allen, 42, were both sentenced after pleading guilty to several charges that included distribution of methamphetamine, according […]
Gastonia dad wins lottery, uses winnings to buy family home
A man from Gastonia walked into a convenience store for a drink and left with enough cash to buy a home. Joshua Ramsey said he had a gut feeling to buy a $5 scratch-off ticket at Mike’s Food Store on South York Road. “Something was just telling me to get that ticket.,” Ramsey said. “I’m […]
Gastonia police officer assaulted during arrest at Walmart
Gastonia police officer assaulted during arrest at Walmart A Gastonia Police Officer was assaulted during an arrest Friday evening, according to a release. Police said an officer was wedged between a fleeing vehicle and a parked car as a suspect tired to leave the scene in the middle of an arrest. ALSO READ: 5 teens […]
1 killed in crash on I-85 near Gastonia
1 killed in crash on I-85 near Gastonia A man died in a crash that shut down a major interstate highway in Gastonia, Gaston EMS confirmed. The crash happened just after 4:30 a.m. on I-85 Southbound at mile marker 19 near East Ozark Avenue in Gastonia, according to the state Department of Transportation. This embedded […]
1 shot, killed near Gastonia gas station, officials say
One person was shot and killed Wednesday night near the Circle K on Cox Road in Gastonia, police said. Man shot, killed outside home in Catawba County A suspect has been arrested. There is no threat to the public, police said. No further information was released. #BREAKING Gaston County EMS has confirmed that one person […]