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Monday, 20 August 2018 06:04

Fire destroys Gaston area house

A house built in 1835 was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning, according to Gaston Fire and Rescue.

Tuesday, 23 May 2017 14:07

Gaston Prep teacher wins $25K Fishman Prize

Brett Noble, an 11th-grade English teacher at KIPP Gaston College Prep Pride High School has won The New Teacher Project’s 2017 Fishman Prize.

Friday, 17 March 2017 08:36

Two said to be critical following I-95 crash

Gaston Fire and Rescue says two people were listed in critical condition following a crash on Interstate 95 Thursday night.

Sunday, 26 February 2017 09:33

Two perish in early morning vehicle fire

Gaston Fire and Rescue says two people died following a crash on Highway 46 near Hickory Hollow Road outside Gaston early this morning.

A Roanoke Rapids man who already has court dates in Halifax County faces charges in Northampton County for the breaking and entering of Gaston Market earlier this month.

A state Department of Transportation message board toppled this afternoon after a tractor-trailer collided with its support poles on Interstate 95.

Monday, 31 October 2016 20:50

Hog waste spilled after rig overturns

A tractor-trailer carrying hog waste overturned this afternoon, leaking approximately 2,500 gallons.

Thursday, 06 October 2016 17:25

Man charged in Gaston ABC Store B&E

A Gaston man was arrested Sunday morning after reportedly breaking into the town’s ABC Store and stealing two bottles of gin.

Friday, 26 August 2016 17:22

Stranded kayaker brought safely to shore

A kayaker clinging to a pillar of the Rockfish Capital Bridge was rescued this afternoon by the Gaston Fire and Rescue swiftwater team.

The probable cause of a fire which destroyed a mobile home in the Garysburg area today is thought to be a window air conditioner.

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