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Torbett and Hastings help North Carolina during pandemic

As Rep. John Torbett (R-Stanley) advanced a new small business loan program, Rep. Kelly Hastings (R-Cherryville) is explaining the importance of task force decisions.

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

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GASTON COUNTY: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information for Gaston County

The health and safety of our community is our number one priority.

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2020

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LINCOLN COUNTY: Lincoln County JCPC Meeting Change

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2020

Due to the current situation and the limited number of people who can gather, we will be having our April Lincoln County JCPC meeting via conference call.

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NORTH CAROLINA LINCOLN COUNTY GOP: People with Mild Symptoms Should Stay Home

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (Gaston DHHS) is confirming the first death associated with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Gaston County.

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CITY OF GASTONIA: City Council Meetings Will Be Held Remotely Due to COVID-19

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

The City of Gastonia will hold remote City Council meetings during the State of Emergency that has been declared by the Governor of North Carolina and officials from Gaston County in order to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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LINCOLN COUNTY: Denver Payment Office Closure

By Press release submission | Apr 5, 2020

In response to COVID-19 and out of concern for our customers, citizens and employees, Lincoln County is closing public access to the Water Treatment Plant Effective Thursday, April 2, 2020 until further notice.

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GASTON COUNTY: First Responders: The Tip of the Spear

By Press release submission | Apr 1, 2020

Gaston County EMS and all of the pre-hospital emergency medical professionals in Gaston County want you to know that we are working extremely hard to make sure we are here and ready for you when you need us, not just today with the unique challenges we are facing with COVID-19, but each and every day.

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LINCOLN COUNTY: Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 03/30/2020

By Press release submission | Apr 1, 2020

Lincoln County Health Department's update of current status of possible COVID-19 tests and exposures for Lincoln County

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LINCOLN COUNTY: Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 03/27/2020

By Press release submission | Mar 29, 2020

The Lincoln County Health Department continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.

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CITY OF GASTONIA: No Charge to Ride Gastonia Transit Buses Through April 29

By Press release submission | Mar 29, 2020

The City of Gastonia has eliminated fares for riding City Transit Buses through April 29.

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GASTON COUNTY: Business Listing Forms Now Accepted Digitally

By Press release submission | Mar 29, 2020

Business Listing Forms Now Accepted Digitally

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GASTON COUNTY: Business Task Force Assembled to Weigh Needs

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

A group of Chambers of Commerce and economic development organizations in Gaston County are teaming up to assist businesses as restrictions during the coronavirus cause closings and layoffs.

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LINCOLN COUNTY: East Lincoln and West Lincoln Sheriff's Offices Closed to Public

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

The Charlie District Office is located at 1889 North Highway 16 in Denver and the Adam District office at 3606 West Highway 27 in Lincolnton, NC.

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LINCOLN COUNTY: Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

The Lincoln County Health Department continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19. As of today 48 total people have been tested for COVID-19, of those there is 1 presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Lincoln County, 32 others have been tested and are considered persons under investigation (PUI), and 15 other people have tested negative for COVID-19.

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CITY OG GASTONIA: City of Gastonia Closes City Hall and Other Buildings to Public

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

The City of Gastonia is continuing its efforts to respond to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and to help protect the public and its employees.

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GASTON COUNTY: Gaston County Reports First COVID-19 Case

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (Gaston DHHS) is reporting the county’s first positive case of COVID-19.

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GASTON COUNTY: Gaston County CARE Plan to Provide Aid, Boost Economy

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

In the midst of wave after wave of bad news tied to the coronavirus, Gaston County leaders are stepping forward with a plan to help those affected the most – and to provide a shot in the arm for the local economy.