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Spotlight On: Kristy Crisp, Director of Economic Development, City of Gastonia - caa

December 2025 — In an interview with Invest:, Kristy Crisp, director of economic development for the City of Gastonia, pointed to downtown revitalization and industrial expansion as cornerstones of the city’s 2025 growth. Strategic affordability and regional connectivity continue to position Gastonia as a compelling destination for business and investment. “What we’re seeing in 2025 is the culmination of years of work. There’s been significant g…Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Gaston County man found guilty of stabbing woman to death, sentenced to life in prison

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A Gaston County man was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury on Friday.Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Gaston County Mugshots December 11th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Thursday, December 11th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Gaston County · Gaston County Read Article

Gaston County man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder

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Cherie Shavon Ingram's body was found in a wooded area near Broad Street in Gastonia in April 2021, weeks after she was seen with her convicted killer.Gastonia · Gastonia Read Article

Charlotte-Area Town Ranked As Having 7th Best Holiday Lights Display in America

The Charlotte suburb town of McAdenville, affectionately known as ‘Christmas Town USA‘, has been ranked as having the 7th best holiday lights display in the nation, according to USA Today. This impressive 1.3-mile spectacle in Gaston County’s quaintest town boasts over 500,000 lights adorning more than 375 trees, not including the additional decorations put up by residents. Attracting over 600,000 visitors in more than 300,000 vehicles annually,…McAdenville · McAdenville Read Article

The History of Christmas Town USA

If you’ve lived in Charlotte during Christmastime, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the legendary “Christmas Town”. It’s the official nickname of McAdenville, NC – a tiny Gaston County town with a population of 651 that sits half-way between Gastonia and Charlotte. The town first went all-out with its Christmas decorations in 1956, a project that was spearheaded by Pharr Yarns, the largest employer and land owner in McAdenville at the time. Starting …McAdenville · McAdenville Read Article

Surveillance video released in Gastonia mall shooting; police still searching for suspects

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Gastonia Police shared new video of the suspect they say fired shots inside Eastridge Mall Thursday night.Surveillance · Gastonia See the Story

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Spotlight On: Kristy Crisp, Director of Economic Development, City of Gastonia - caa

Gaston County Mugshots December 14th

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Fallen Mt. Holly officer’s former partner naming unborn son in his honor

Gaston County man found guilty of stabbing woman to death, sentenced to life in prison

Gaston County Mugshots December 11th

Gaston County man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder

Charlotte-Area Town Ranked As Having 7th Best Holiday Lights Display in America

The History of Christmas Town USA

Surveillance video released in Gastonia mall shooting; police still searching for suspects

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Spotlight On: Kristy Crisp, Director of Economic Development, City of Gastonia - caa

Gaston County Mugshots December 14th

News across North Carolina:

Fallen Mt. Holly officer’s former partner naming unborn son in his honor

Gaston County man found guilty of stabbing woman to death, sentenced to life in prison

Gaston County Mugshots December 11th

Gaston County man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder

Charlotte-Area Town Ranked As Having 7th Best Holiday Lights Display in America

The History of Christmas Town USA

Surveillance video released in Gastonia mall shooting; police still searching for suspects

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