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News from September 2024

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Gaston County Schools District spending on purchased services drops to $8 million in 2022-23

By Gastonia Times | Sep 30, 2024

Gaston County Schools District allocated a total of $8 million from state funds to purchased services in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Belmont Abbey College introduces direct admit BSN program starting Fall 2025

By Gastonia Times | Sep 30, 2024

Belmont Abbey College has announced that starting in Fall 2025, it will offer direct entry to its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This initiative removes the need for a separate application process, allowing students to secure their place in the nursing program upon acceptance to the college. Students will begin the BSN curriculum within two years of starting at Belmont Abbey College and must maintain admission standards and progression throughout their time in the program.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Gaston County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Gastonia Times | Sep 29, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Gaston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Gastonia Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Gastonia Times | Sep 29, 2024

These former Gastonia Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Gastonia Times area weekly mass times

By Gastonia Times | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Gastonia Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Gaston County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Gastonia Times | Sep 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Gaston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Gaston County in 2022-23 school year

By Gastonia Times | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 4.7% in Gaston County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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4 gas stations in cities throughout Gaston County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Gastonia Times | Sep 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Gaston County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Gaston County in week ending Sept. 21

By Gastonia Times | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Gaston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Belmont Bookshop hosts author Susan Zurenda for community awareness event

By Gastonia Times | Sep 25, 2024

Join us for an evening that pairs awareness about two very important organizations supporting women in Gaston County with an on-topic discussion from South Carolina author, Susan Zurenda, about her book “The Girl From the Red Rose Motel”.

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Belmont Abbey College sees record enrollment growth amid new program launches

By Gastonia Times | Sep 24, 2024

Belmont Abbey College has announced its fourth highest total enrollment in the college's history, with a 2% increase over last year. The current enrollment stands at 1,687 students, including traditional undergraduates, online undergraduates, dual-enrolled students, non-degree seekers, and graduate populations. Notably, there has been a 25% growth in the undergraduate online space due to the popularity of online degrees and the introduction of new majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Digital Marketing.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Gaston County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Gastonia Times | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Gaston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lincoln County Schools District increases spending on employee benefits by 9% in 2022-23

By Gastonia Times | Sep 22, 2024

Lincoln County Schools District allocated a total of $23.9 million from state funds to employee benefits in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Which former Gastonia Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Gastonia Times | Sep 22, 2024

These former Gastonia Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Gastonia Times area weekly mass times

By Gastonia Times | Sep 21, 2024

The following parishes in the Gastonia Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Did Gaston County Schools District increase or decrease their spending on employee benefits in 2022-23?

By Gastonia Times | Sep 21, 2024

Gaston County Schools District allocated a total of $60 million from state funds to employee benefits in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Gaston County in week ending Sept. 14

By Gastonia Times | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Gaston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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97% of college applicants to Gaston County's 4 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Gastonia Times | Sep 19, 2024

Gaston County's four universities admitted an estimated 97% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Gaston County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Gastonia Times | Sep 19, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Gaston County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Gaston County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Gastonia Times | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Gaston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.