Sharlene Smith is one of those parents. The Gaston County mother said discriminatory discipline is standing in the way of her daughter's progress. "It's devastating. It's traumatizing. It's ...

Christina Jean-Marie Hall of 14th Street N.E. in Hickory has been arrested by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers on a long ...

The North Carolina law, along with legislation adopted by other states, recognizes research that shows coming to terms with ...

Before the law, victims of sexual abuse before age 18 effectively had until turning 21 to file such civil claims against perpetrators. Now such victims have until they're age 28.

The Warren County Board of Commissioners last week approved a rezoning request from Stephen Morris that would allow his boat sales and repair business to add automobile sales and repair.

Challenges to a portion of a state law that gave adult victims of child sexual abuse two additional years to seek civil damages dominated oral arguments in lawsuits heard Wednesday ...

From another NoDa 20-something to a millennial Charlotte dad, U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson wants to be cast next as NC’s attorney ...

Could North Carolina see a ban on cell phones in school? Here's a look at the national conversation, Gaston policy, and input ...

The owner of a local tree service is trying to calm concerns from a neighbor over what he plans to do with 85 acres in ...

Advocates for victims say many never come forward because they have only three years to file a lawsuit. State lawmakers tried ...

GASTONIA, N.C. — The Gastonia Police Department is warning shoppers to keep a close eye on their wallets and purses. Police ...

A company is considering investing $1.5 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Gaston County, according to county ...