Gaston, South Carolina

About Gaston

Gaston, SC is a small town located in central South Carolina with an estimated population of 1,641.

Officially, Gaston is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 5.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 308 residents per square mile.

📰 Gaston News Today

• Gaston, SC Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 28
• Deputies seek help finding missing 12-year-old South Carolina girl WJCL · Aug 22
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Gaston, South Carolina - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 21
• Gaston County men arrested after 40 dogs found amid dogfighting investigation in South Carolina WBTV · Aug 18
• Gaston County approves incentives for $70M project as it competes with South Carolina The Business Journals · Sep 23

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📰 Local News

Read the latest South Carolina headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Gaston Unique

• Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Gaston

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Gaston

• Chile Caliente
• No. 1 China II
• PaparoniÄs Pizzeria & Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Gaston

• Frances F. Mack Intermediate
• Sandhills Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Gaston

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