A lawsuit filed in federal court accuses the Gastonia Police Department of negligence in the death of a Black Gastonia man.

Now through Aug. 1, The Greens at Gastonia is hosting a supply drive to collect donations of school essentials like pencils, pens, notebook paper, highlighters and crayons for local children in need.

Gastonia city leaders plan to re-evaluate the cooling station in August. In the meantime, here's what to know about the ...