Gaston County Community Talk

11/07/2025

Three former Stanley Fire leaders face charges after deleting hydrant data, undermining emergency response.

Three former Stanley Fire Dept. leaders face charges after deleting hydrant data, undermining emergency response.

10/24/2025

A federal food aid program that helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries stands to be paused Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown.

10/24/2025

10/22/2025

What about the Independents, does he represent anyone other than Republicans?

If you were looking for an example of everything that's wrong in our politics today, you could do worse than this sentiment from Republican North Carolina State Senator Senator Ralph Hise.

This was Hise's response, on Monday, October 20th 2025, to objections from other lawmakers about his proposal to more aggressively rig North Carolina's Congressional map to benefit Republicans.

10/22/2025

10/22/2025

NC Republicans tell a whopper of a lie to justify redrawing districts again | Opinion

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

UPDATE FROM MOM:

THANK YOU EVERYONE who shared the posts to help find my baby girl. I’ve found her, and she is safe now. 💖
I’m sorry I haven’t responded to comments or messages. I’ve been completely focused on my baby. Please don’t ask questions right now. She hasn’t told me much yet and is just very scared.

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🚨 MISSING CHILD ALERT - PLEASE SHARE 🚨

Gaston, North Carolina
Date Reported Missing: October 12, 2025

The Gaston County Police Department is urgently asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Esmeralda Perez.

Esmeralda is described as a white female, 5’3” tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has been reported missing since October 12, 2025.

Her family is extremely concerned for her safety and believes she may have left with an older, unknown male. Esmeralda also has medical issues that require daily medication, which she does not have with her.

If you have seen Esmeralda or have any information about her whereabouts, please contact the Gaston County Police Department at (704) 866-3320 or call 911 immediately.

Time is critical- please share this post to help bring Esmeralda home safely. 💔

10/21/2025

10/01/2025