LibGuides: Gaston County, North Carolina: Welcome to Gaston County

Local News & Events

Gaston Gazette
The Gaston County newspaper.
Visit Gaston County, NC
Lists festivals and events held in Gaston County.
Cotton Ginning Days
An annual 3-day fall festival featuring a restored operational cotton gin that is on permanent exhibit in the Gaston County Park in Dallas; more than 30,000 people attend the festival to see exhibits of antique agricultural and textile machinery from all over the Southeast.

Official Gaston County Government Website
Information on the county government, as well as information for residents, businesses, and visitors.
NC Driver License Practices Tests
Need to update your license? Practice tests, manuals, links to DMV information -- all free courtesy of driving-tests.org!

Gastonia (County Seat)
Find community and government information about the county seat.
Belmont
Bessemer City
Cherryville
Kings Mountain
partly in Cleveland County
Lowell
Mount Holly

Charter, Private, and Art Schools

Highland Charter School (K-5)
Head Start program
Piedmont Community Charter School-CFA (K-12)
Mountain Island Charter School (K–8)
Gaston County Private Schools
Listing by Private School Review
Gaston School of the Arts
A non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality, affordable arts instruction in music, art and drama for children and adults in Gaston County.

Gaston County Chamber of Commerce
Includes a member directory and list of organizations in Gaston County.
Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce
Serves eastern Gaston County and includes a member directory.
Gaston County Economic Development Commission
Information for businesses looking to relocate in Gaston County.

The Library maintains a list of Gaston & Lincoln County Community Clubs, Organizations, and Volunteer Opportunities. If your group or organization is not listed, please contact us at 704-868-2164, ext. 2.

Dial 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or call 1-888-892-1162 from your home, office or cell phone to learn about vital services in your community. This call is free, confidential and available in any language. This service is provided by the United Way of North Carolina.
Gaston Literacy Council
Free literacy services, as well as GED preparation and ESL courses.
Highland Health Center
Offers family care for all ages; patients without insurance are charged based on their ability to pay.
Teen Wellness Center
The Teen Wellness Center is a clinic designed specifically for patients ages12-19 years. At the TWC, teens get high-quality, friendly health care. Teens can pay with Medicaid or insurance. Teens who cannot pay may qualify for free or low-cost care.