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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Two former Gaston town officials have been sentenced to prison for misusing public funds.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The average price for a gallon of gas in South Carolina dropped 12 cents in the past week.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  The former mayor of Gaston has pleaded guilty to charges of breach of trust over $5,000.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  The former town administrator in Gaston has pleaded guilty to taking money and supplies from the town for her own use.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  A Johnsonville man who is accused of inappropriately touching an 8-year-old is now also charged with two counts of solicitation to commit murder.

Friday, July 20, 2012  A Johnsonville man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assualt of an 8-year-old in Kershaw County.

Friday, September 23, 2011  The Lexington County Sheriff's Department arrested Charles Carlisle Plumley and Shawn William Sharpe Friday.  They're charged with burglary, armed robbery and the murder of  64-year-old Leon W. Justice at his Gaston home Wednesday night.  Patsy Jean Anz, Angela Renee Griffin and Raymond Daniel Plumley, Jr. were also arrested Friday in connection to the crime, according to investigators.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009  Gaston residents vote for new chief executive.