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- Michael Whatley Votes Early in Gastonia — North Carolina Republican Party
- Trump to hold midterm rally in North Carolina next week — WBTV
- Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley cast early votes in NC Senate race — WSOC TV
- Sharon Lynn Alexander Obituary (2026) - Gastonia, NC - Greene Funeral Service & Crematorium - South Chapel — Legacy | Obituary
- 2295 Pineview Ln # 2362G, Gastonia, NC 28054 — Realtor.com
Gastonia is a city in and the county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. The most populous city in the county and the 13th-most populous city in North Carolina, the population was 80,411 at the 2020 census.[7][8] It is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC Combined Statistical Area.[9]
The city is a historic center for textile manufacturing and was the site of the Loray Mill Strike of 1929, which became a key event in the labor movement. While manufacturing remains important to the local economy, the city also has healthcare, education, and government sectors.