GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A wildfire at Crowders Mountain was not the result of controlled burn that went wrong, fire officials said Sunday night, disputing previous reports. Around 8 p.m ...

A hiker who fell from the top of Tower Trail at Crowders Mountain State Park in Gaston County on Monday committed suicide, Gastonia police spokeswoman Donna Lahser said Tuesday. Police have not ...

The Gaston County Police Drone Unit helped find a lost hiker alone in the dark in rugged terrain on Crowders Mountain. The hiker called 911 at about 5:50 p.m. on Monday and Crowders Mountain State ...

A man is opening a convenience store in Crowders Mountain that he hopes will cater to both the local community and hikers that visit the state park. Owner William Leiton stands outside the new ...

William Leiton is opening a new convenience store called Crowders Mountain Trading Post near the entrance of Crowders Mountain State Park. Leiton hopes to cater to both local residents and visitors to ...

One of two drones launched by police spotted the hiker in rugged terrain in Crowders Mountain State Park in Gaston County around 6 p.m. Monday, police said. The drones have thermal technology to ...