On Monday, Gaston County EMS confirmed that one person died from injuries suffered in the fire. The victim was later identified as Dennis Hamlin, 75. Denny Hamlin's mother, Mary Lou Hamlin, 69, was critically injured in the fire.

The lead vocalist of the rock band Limp Bizkit, Durst gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like “Rollin’” and “My Way.” His influence on the nu-metal genre made him a household name in rock music. This is an unofficial list from sources including to Gastonia.org and GoGaston.com.

Only three of Gaston County's local elections will have a contested primary, according to the results from candidate filing, which finished Dec. 19.

Jessica Ross from Gaston County EMS earned the title of "Chief Training Officer" from the Commission on Professional Credentialing.

A fire at a Gaston County -- owned by the parents of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin -- left two people injured. Lucia-Riverbend Fire Department Chief David Toomey told WCNC firefighters encountered heavy fire engulfing the house.

A Mount Holly man is accused of hitting and severely injuring someone, then driving off, according to court records.

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - State health officials have reported a measles case in Gaston County. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Gaston County Public Health say a person with measles traveled through Gaston County while infectious.