It’s a partnership between institutions of higher learning in North Carolina and Honduras. Gaston College, North Carolina State University, Catawba Valley Community College and the Central-American Technological University in Tegucigalpa will sign a memorandum of understanding, detailing an exciting new collaboration that will put in place the development and deployment of a series of educational programs. Tuesday, August 16, 2022
It’s some good news on the local economic scene, the Gaston Business Association recently received a $200,000 appropriation from the State of North Carolina to support high-impact education program enhancements in Gaston County’s education networks. Friday, August 12, 2022
The Lincoln County Planning Board gave its approval, by a 7-1 vote, to a change in the UDO that will mean new homes can only be built on lots of an acre or larger. The change still needs approval from County Commissioners, and that's expected next Monday. Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Last Monday night's (Aug. 1st) County Commissioners meeting lasted until 15 minutes before midnight. The Planning Board, which meets in joint session with Commissioners each month for public hearings on rezoning requests, postponed its followup discussion and votes on the requests until this Monday. Monday, August 8, 2022
Jones started her career at the Lincoln County Health Department 19 years ago. She has since worked her way up in the organization, serving as its child care consultant, community health manager/preparedness co-ordinator, health operations manager, deputy health director and interim health director. Friday, July 22, 2022
When Lincoln County Commissioners hold their joint meeting with the Planning Board Monday evening August 1st, a controversial residential development proposed off Highway 182 will be one of the items up for public hearing. It's just one of several that may draw a large attendance. Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Lincoln County Commissioners, on a split vote, turned down a rezoning request that would have allowed a Cornelius company to add 35 more townhomes to an East Lincoln development. But First Federal Properties can still proceed with its original plan approved in 2014. Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The city of Cherryville is getting a facelift. That’s the word Wednesday from the City of Cherryville’s downtown economic development director, David Day who discussed the city’s full-scale downtown revitalization efforts, including new water, sewer and gas lines, as well as a major streetscape improvement. Friday, July 1, 2022
The Lincolnton City Council approved one controversial rezoning request and denied another at their meeting Thursday night (June 30th). Friday, July 1, 2022
The Battle of Ramsour's Mill celebration is this weekend, but there are more things happening including the 65th anniversary celebration at City Lunch. Saturday, June 4, 2022
Gaston County got a new industrial announcement Tuesday. Häns Kissle Company, a fresh foods manufacturer, will locate a new factory in the Apple Creek Corporate Center near Gaston College. Wednesday, May 25, 2022
