There was a single gas station in cities across Gaston County selling diesel at the lowest price of $3.79 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com. The average cost of diesel in cities within Gaston County was $3.89 per gallon. Of the 35 gas stations in cities within Gaston County, three offer diesel. The average price of diesel in North Carolina was $3.93, compared to $3.95 the week before. Drivers across the U.S. have faced a rollercoaster of gas prices in recent months and years. Though the cost of a gallon of gas is dropping, experts suggest they may rise to $4 befo ..read more

There was a single gas station in cities across Gaston County selling premium gas at the lowest price of $4.05 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com. The average cost of premium gas in cities within Gaston County was $4.23 per gallon. Of the 35 gas stations in cities within Gaston County, three offer premium gas. The average price of premium gas in North Carolina was $4.15, compared to $4.13 the week before. Gas prices in the U.S. have fluctuated greatly in recent times and many drivers are feeling the pain at the pump. The cost of rising gas prices is made tougher o ..read more

There was a single gas station in cities across Gaston County selling regular gas at the lowest price of $3.19 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com. The average cost of regular gas in cities within Gaston County was $3.34 per gallon. Of the 35 gas stations in cities within Gaston County, 14 offer regular gas. The $3.37 average price of regular gas in North Carolina was unchanged from the previous week. Gas prices in the U.S. have fluctuated greatly in recent times and many drivers are feeling the pain at the pump. The cost of rising gas prices is made tougher on ave ..read more

The following parishes in the Gastonia Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times. Queen of the Apostles Roman Catholic Church 503 North Main Street, Belmont Sunday: 9:15 AM, 11:15 AM Monday: 9:00 AM Wednesday: 5:30 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM Friday: 9:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM St. Helen Catholic Mission Church 341 Dallas-Spencer Mountain Rd, Gastonia Sunday: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM Monday: 8:30 AM Wednesday: 8:30 AM Thursday: 8:30 AM Friday: 8:30 AM St. Michael the Archangel 708 St Michael’s Lane, Gastonia Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM Monday: 8:30 AM Tuesday: 6:00 PM Wednesday ..read more

There was a single gas station in cities across Gaston County selling regular gas at the lowest price of $3.29 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com. The average cost of regular gas in cities within Gaston County was $3.40 per gallon. Of the 35 gas stations in cities within Gaston County, seven offer regular gas. The average price of regular gas in North Carolina was $3.37, compared to $3.35 the week before. Drivers across the U.S. have faced a rollercoaster of gas prices in recent months and years. Though the cost of a gallon of gas is dropping, experts suggest they ..read more

There was a single gas station in cities across Gaston County selling premium gas at the price of $4.19 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com. Of the 35 gas stations in cities within Gaston County, just one offers premium gas. The $4.13 average price of premium gas in North Carolina was unchanged from the previous week. Gas prices in the U.S. have fluctuated greatly in recent times and many drivers are feeling the pain at the pump. The cost of rising gas prices is made tougher on average U.S. families by rising inflation. Families had to pay nearly 3.5% more for aver ..read more

There were two gas stations in cities across Gaston County selling midgrade gas at the lowest price of $3.89 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com. Of the 35 gas stations in cities within Gaston County, two offer midgrade gas. The average price of midgrade gas in North Carolina was $3.77, compared to $3.75 the week before. Experts predict gasoline prices could drop below $3 this year before rebounding closer to $4 by year's end. GasBuddy forecasted a national average of $3.38 per gallon, down from $3.51. An outlook published in late 2023 suggests that gas rates will ..read more

There was a single gas station in cities across Gaston County selling diesel at the lowest price of $3.89 per gallon in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com. The average cost of diesel in cities within Gaston County was $4.24 per gallon. Of the 35 gas stations in cities within Gaston County, two offer diesel. The average price of diesel in North Carolina was $3.95, compared to $3.94 the week before. Gas prices in the U.S. have fluctuated greatly in recent times and many drivers are feeling the pain at the pump. The cost of rising gas prices is made tougher on average U.S. familie ..read more

There were three companies in a city associated with Gaston County, North Carolina, that received three FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The companies inspected were involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector. There was one company in line with FDA regulations that does not need to adjust their management operations or regulatory/administrative actions. Two should take voluntary action to correct their management operations. The FDA routinely inspects facilities across the nation to determine if the workplace a ..read more

These former Gastonia Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22. Allan Chu Carl Sandburg Chargers Infielder Freshman 5′7″ 152 H.S.: Combine Academy Next Game: vs. Heartland Hawks, Mon April 22, 6 p.m. Keegan Knutson San Jac Ravens Third baseman Sophomore 5′10″ H.S.: Combine Academy Hometown: Janesville Next Game: vs. McLennan Highlanders, Mon April 22, 3 p.m. Kevin Vergara Carl Sandburg Chargers Right handed pitcher Freshman 5′10″ 183 H.S.: Combine Academy Next Game: vs. Heartland Hawks, Mon April 22, 6 p.m ..read more