ALERT: Due to an event happening Friday and Saturday at the Gastonia Farmer’s Market, the Warming Center will be relocated for tonight and tomorrow night to the Family Life Center at the First United Methodist Church of Gastonia, 190 E. Franklin Blvd. 1/3

FUMC Gastonia has been a tremendous partner in the effort to serve the unhoused community in our county, and we greatly appreciate their willingness to provide this space on the next two nights (which are both expected to be brutally cold). 2/3

Guests can access the Family Life Center through the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The Warming Center hours will remain the same: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The Warming Center will return to the Gastonia Farmer’s Market on Saturday night. 3/3

As of 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, the Coyote Fire burning in Crowders Mountain State Park, near Kings Mountain in Gaston County, is roughly 730 acres in size with 92% containment. More info: ncforestservice.gov/news_pubs/news…

Gaston County Extension Agent Christie German talks about the upcoming Discover 4-H Day Camp as a great way to try out everything 4-H has to offer. The camp is Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost per youth, ages 8-14, is $15. 1/2

Register by Dec. 20: cognitoforms.com/GastonCounty1/…. Now through Dec. 15, 2024, you can shop at Tractor Supply, 1630 Edgewood Road in Bessemer City, and round up your purchase to benefit Gaston County 4-H. 4-H will also have ornaments for sale. 2/2 podbean.com/eas/pb-avg4u-1…

One more evening of warm nights & then the cold returns. As such, the Warming Station at the Gastonia Farmer's Market will reopen for guests needing a place to stay beginning Wed. at 8 pm, and any evening where temps drop below freezing. Need more info? Email [email protected].

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners meets at 6 p.m. for its joint work session and regular meeting for the month of December. Watch the meeting on the Gaston County Government YouTube Channel: youtube.com/watch?v=hiv8HL…

Heather Kaufmann, who oversees programming at The Lighthouse Children's Advocacy Center and the Cathy Mabry Cloninger Shelter, talks about the many initiatives she's a part of and how Gaston County is taking a leading role in serving victims of abuse. podbean.com/eas/pb-kqhv5-1…

First United Methodist Church of Gastonia is the new location for the city- and county-supported Cold Weather Shelter. The shelter will open tomorrow night at 8 p.m., with temps expected to fall below 32 degrees on Friday. gastongov.com/CivicAlerts.as…

It's our last episode of 2024! We're highlighting the work of the Passport Team inside the Register of Deeds Office, which won the Team Award during the 2024 Gaston Globe Awards. Learn how some planning and hard work has made this program a huge success. podbean.com/eas/pb-6xher-1…

There are two new stop signs to be aware of in Gastonia. The first is on South Marietta at Plymouth. The second one is at South Marietta and Osceola. Please drive carefully.

podbean.com/eas/pb-wshvn-1… New residents are coming to Gaston Co. every day, and the county is making sure it can provide the services those residents need. Executive Director of Capital Improvements Ray Maxwell and Public Works Director Dan Ziehm kick off Season 6 of Savvy Citizen.

The US National Weather Service has placed Gaston County and the surrounding area into a WINTER STORM WATCH for the winter storm predicted to come our way on Friday. 1/2

We'll continue to update you as we get closer to the storm, but snow totals of 1-2 inches, some light ice and potentially hazardous travel conditions later Friday into early Saturday are the main concerns currently. 2/2

A mix of winter weather is heading into the area this morning. Snow, sleet, and ice are all expected through tonight. Winter Storm Warning in effect 7 AM today - 7 AM Saturday. If you need to drive, take it slow in the snow. #ncwx #scwx #gawx

Winter weather driving tip No. 1: Stay home. If you must go out: Slow down, give space and have an emergency kit. More on #NCDOTNow: ⏺️ Progress in 100 Days since #HeleneNC ⏺️ Sec. Hopkins staying on with NCDOT ⏺️ Annual toll rate update youtu.be/U-LmDEGfWV8

Transportation planning can often take a backseat at the county level, but not here. Senior Transportation Planner Juan Garcia and GCLMPO Administrator Tori Dellinger talk about the unique opportunity Gaston County has to map out its transportation needs. savvycitizen.podbean.com/e/our-man-with…

Making Time Stand Still podbean.com/eas/pb-kfxcn-1…

The United Tennis Organization is introducing children of all backgrounds to the game of tennis. Founder and Executive Director Belén Gómez-Jordana talks about starting the UTO and the opportunity some of the students had recently to meet 2 tennis stars. podbean.com/eas/pb-uer4q-1…