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Gastonia academy helps first-generation college students get ahead on school, networking skills
GASTONIA, N.C. — A Gaston County organization is helping students get ahead by preparing them for college long before they graduate high school. The Dream Center Academy recently celebrated its first graduating class at the Gaston Country Club. The students and their families celebrated a huge milestone last week as the organization's first group of graduates.
Coaches Confidential: Gastonia, Shelby baseball, softball coaches talk NCHSAA realignment
Change is coming to the NCHSAA. Last year, the organization’s board of directors approved a plan to expand from four classifications to eight, going into effect at the start of the 2025-26 school term. During a recent meeting of NCHSAA board members, it moved forward with adoption of a “Big 32” model, lumping the state’s largest 32 schools into a single class. ...
Gaston County Schools names principal, teacher of the year and other top achievers
At a red carpet themed event, six district leaders were recently honored by Gaston County Schools at the annual Evening of Excellence ceremony. The event included performances from the Stuart W. Cramer High School chorus, Stuart W. Cramer High School’s jazz band, and a concluding performance of This is the Moment from Jekyll...
Teams announced for High School Football Kickoff at Charlotte’s Memorial Stadium
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The names of the teams participating in this fall’s High School Football Kickoff event at Charlotte’s American Legion Memorial Stadium have been released. Cornelius-based Hough High School will take on Rock Hill’s Northwestern High School in ‘Carolina’s Border War’ on Friday, August 23rd at 5 p.m. That game will […]
Local Gaston College Achiever: Damian Nikolov Earns Prestigious NC State Goodnight Scholarship
Damian Nikolov, a student at Gaston College, has been selected as a Goodnight Scholar at NC State. This marks an important step in his academic career. Damian graduated from the Highland School of Technology in 2024 and chose Gaston College for its affordable programs. He was involved in the associate in science program and the SPARC Scholars program, which significantly influenced his education.
Here are Gastonia, Shelby area NCHSAA, NCISAA baseball and softball schedules, scores
High school baseball and softball teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties now know their respective paths to a NCHSAA state title. Twenty-nine area teams qualified for the 2024 state playoffs, 16 baseball and 13 softball. Leading the way is Burns baseball, the reigning NCHSAA 2A state champions earning 2A West’s No. 1...
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