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Common Threads : Gastonia and Gaston County Yesterday - Today - Tomorrow by Call Number: 975.677 RAN N.C.ISBN: 9780991353446Publication Date: 2014Portrait of a New South Town -- Scenes from Main Avenue -- A Vanished Past: Airline Avenue -- Close Knit: Gaston County Mill Villages -- A New South Community -- Serving a New South Community -- Change Comes to a New SOuth Town -- Gaston County Towns -- Reinventing a New South Town -- Part Two: Pre- World War II -- World War II - 1969 -- 1970 - Today
Subject Guide
Local News & Events
- Gaston GazetteThe Gaston County newspaper.
- Visit Gaston County, NCLists festivals and events held in Gaston County.
- Gaston County Visitors Guide"Use this Gaston County Visitors Guide to start planning your vacation today!"
- Heritage & Harvest DaysAn 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. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heritage-Harvest-Days/100071403770009/
Local Information
- Official Gaston County Government WebsiteInformation on the county government, as well as information for residents, businesses, and visitors.
- NC Driver License Practices TestsNeed to update your license? Practice tests, manuals, links to DMV information -- all free courtesy of driving-tests.org!
Municipalities
- Gastonia (County Seat)Find community and government information about the county seat.
- Kings Mountainpartly in Cleveland County
- McAdenvilleChristmas Town, USA
- Gaston County SchoolsOfficial webpage of the Gaston County school system.
- Gaston CollegeA community college located in Dallas, NC.
- Belmont Abbey CollegeA private liberal arts college located in Belmont, NC.
Charter, Private, and Art Schools
- Gaston County Headstart LocationsHead Start program
- Gaston County Private SchoolsListing by Private School Review
- Gaston School of the ArtsA 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 Public LibraryThat's us! We have 10 branches spread throughout the county.
- Gaston County Chamber of CommerceIncludes a member directory and list of organizations in Gaston County.
- Montcross Area Chamber of CommerceServes eastern Gaston County and includes a member directory.
- Gaston County Economic Development CommissionInformation for businesses looking to relocate in Gaston County.
The Library maintains a list of Local Organizations, Clubs, and Volunteer Opportunities. If your group or organization is not listed, please contact us at 704-868-2164, ext. 2.
- Dial 2-1-1Dial 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 CouncilFree literacy services, as well as GED preparation and ESL courses.
- Highland Health CenterOffers family care for all ages; patients without insurance are charged based on their ability to pay.
- Teen Wellness CenterThe 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.
- Local Weather Forecast
Weather Underground - NC Cooperative Extension Service: Gaston County Center: Soil, Water, AirProvides information on soil improvement and conservation, waste management, water quality and more.