5 things to know about your new prosecutor

Notice a fresh, bearded face at the courthouse?
Gaston County welcomed a new assistant district attorney Monday morning. Here’s what you should know about your newest prosecutor, Howard Wellons.

1. Wellons is 26, which makes him the youngest prosecutor in Gaston County today.

2. He was born and raised in Gaston County, graduating from Forestview High School in 2007.

3. Wellons graduated from Washington and Lee School of Law in Lexington, Va. He moved back to Gaston County after getting his law degree. “I felt like it was important to contribute to the area I love,” he said.

4. Wellons served as the editor of his college newspaper while he was in law school. Under his supervision, the publication won accolades from the American Bar Association.

5. The prosecutor position is Wellons’ first job out of law school. He makes the 14th assistant working under elected Gaston County District Attorney Locke Bell.

You can reach Diane Turbyfill at 704-869-1817 and www.Twitter.com/GazetteDiane.