Dossier
Robin Owens
Coverage of Robin Owens in the Nexus archive.
- Gaston County buys 560 acres near Lake Wylie to preserve land, build future park
Gaston County purchased a 562-acre tract along Lake Wylie from Duke Energy to preserve it as a future public park. The land, protected through conservation easements, will include trails, public lake access, and environmental benefits like wildlife habitat and stormwater filtration. The acquisition involved collaboration between Gaston County, Catawba Lands Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, and the N.C. Land and Water Fund.