s a non-commercial station, WSGE solicits individual and corporate donations to assist with operating expenses. With the economic impact of State-mandated restrictions, re the COVID-19 outbreak, there was concern that the station would not meet its fundraising goals this year. Tuesday, January 19, 2021
The Gaston Clergy and Citizens Coalition, an arm of Gaston Together, is proud to announce the 2021 winners of the annual Martin Luther King Unity Awards. This year’s honorees are Gastonia Police Chief Travis Brittain, Rev. Rodney Freeman and Shaaron Funderburk. Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Stanley Cemetery Ancestry Fund took part in “Wreaths Across America,” the annual Christmastime tradition in which local civic organizations memorialize the nation’s veterans by placing red-ribboned wreaths upon their graves. Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Two groups of New Year’s shooters from Cherryville will make the rounds firing their old muskets and chanting in the New Year’s welcome on Friday, January 1 beginning at 7 a.m. This year's shooting will be different. Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Due to COVID-19 the Hickory National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is making changes to its traditional Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities by including a Youth Oratorical Contest to be held Saturday, January 9. Deadline to enter is 5 p.m. on January 5. Saturday, December 19, 2020
The featured speaker will be retired United States Army general Abraham Turner. A South Carolina native, Turner is a highly decorated veteran of some 35 years of service. Local military veterans are encouraged to attend. No reservations are required. But if possible, veterans are encouraged to RSVP. Sunday, November 1, 2020
Spotlighting arts, history, and Latinx culture, the Gaston County Museum has worked with a dedicated panel to provide a free and accessible resource for Día de Muertos 2020 October 31 - November 2. Wednesday, October 28, 2020
