A Gastonia man said he found a black bear in his backyard on Saturday in the northwest part of the city. The bear appeared to be looking for some juicy leaves.
A 17-year-old is charged with breaking into a Gastonia middle school on the Fourth of July. Police say Cody Fuller smashed the window of Grier Middle School and stole more than $1,500 worth of equipment and two airsoft guns.
The Gastonia mother accused of locking her two daughters in a hot car on Saturday has been arrested before. The Gaston County Clerk of Courts says 26-year-old Alison Matthews was arrested in March for driving while impaired.
After 44 years of service to the city of Gastonia, 64-year-old garbage collector David Chandler is finally ready to retire. Family and friends suggested he take advantage of a retirement incentive from the city.
A Gastonia mother is charged with child abuse after being accused of leaving her two young children in a locked car while she shopped inside Target for at least 15 minutes.