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A Weekend of Intrigue: Murder at the Esquire - 1924
The year is 1924. Beloved silent film star, and America's Sweetheart, Miss Margot Childe, is throwing an unforgettable fundraising gala...
Melissa McCauley
Jun 21, 2023


Gaston County Tourism and Black Folks Camp Too Partner to Promote Unity in the Outdoor Industry
Gaston County, known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, is taking a significant step towards promoting...
Melissa McCauley
May 17, 2023


The 2023 Conference Carolinas Men's Baseball Championship
The 2023 Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship comes to Caromont Health Park, Home to the Honey Hunters in downtown Gastonia,...
Melissa McCauley
Apr 27, 2023


Celebrate Tuskegee Airmen Traveling Exhibit in Gastonia April 18 - 23
The Rise Above Traveling Exhibit April 18-23 at Tabernacle Baptist Church Grounds The Rise Above Traveling Exhibit provides a unique...
Melissa McCauley
Mar 10, 2023


Catawba Riverkeeper Announces Grand Opening of New Headquarters and River Room Tap Room
Catawba Riverkeeper has moved into our new headquarters, fulfilling our founders' vision of having a centrally located office on the...
Catawba RiverKeeper
Sep 23, 2022


RiverFest 2022 at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park in Belmont!
Saturday – May 14, 2022 11:30 AM – 4 PM Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, Belmont, NC RiverFest is a family friendly festival presented by...
Catawba RiverKeeper
May 3, 2022


Gaston County Celebrates the 'Future of Travel' during National Travel and Tourism Week 2022
May 1-7, 2022 Spotlights the collective strength of the US travel industry BELMONT, NC -National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW}, the...
Melissa McCauley
May 2, 2022


Gaston County Tourism Development Hires Partnership Manager
BELMONT, N.C. – On April 4t, Gaston County Tourism Development hired Gastonia resident Eric Johnson as its new Partnership Manager....
Melissa McCauley
Apr 8, 2022


Meet Gaston the official mascot for Gaston County Tourism Development
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Gaston, the official ambassador of Gaston County Tourism, here to show you the best places to...
Melissa McCauley
Apr 4, 2022


“I AM WOMAN” exhibit at Southern Arts Society
Winners were announced this past weekend for the “I Am Woman” art exhibit and competition at Southern Arts Society (SASi) in Kings...
Melissa McCauley
Mar 14, 2022


Congratulations to Belmont, NC for winning best event of the year!
We are so proud to announce that Moonlight on Main won best event for 2021. The North Carolina Association of Festivals & Events is proud...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 24, 2022


Sculpture by Contemporary Artist, Juan Logan, moves to Gaston Museum
Library donates Juan Logan Sculpture to Gaston County Museum to be preserved and displayed in area of prominence Logan’s sculpture,...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 23, 2022

Join Us as We Celebrate 175
2021 represents a significant chapter in Gaston County's history—its 175th anniversary. On December 21, 1846, Gaston County came to be....
Melissa McCauley
Feb 22, 2022


Welcome to Shining Hope Farms in Mount Holly
Founded in 2002 by Paul and Milinda Kirkpatrick, Shining Hope Farms meets the needs of the community to provide therapeutic services in...
Melissa McCauley
Jan 26, 2022


Casino excitement is here
This new casino makes for a great getaway in Gaston County Now open in its pre-launch temporary facility, Catawba Two Kings Casino brings...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 15, 2021


Work begins to expand Catawba Two Kings Casino pre-launch facility
Expansion to accommodate an additional 500 gaming machines to open by year’s end, 2021 KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2021) – Work has...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 9, 2021

Gaston College invites prospective students to Open House on October 2
Community event in Dallas to showcase all the College has to offer DALLAS, N.C. (September 15, 2021) – An Open House on Saturday, October...
Melissa McCauley
Sep 15, 2021


Gaston College invites community to Block Party on August 19
The College’s new look and mascot will be unveiled at free event DALLAS, N.C. (August 11, 2021) – When the fall 2021 semester starts in...
Gaston College
Aug 12, 2021

Riverfest 2021
Food trucks, live music, local beer, free kayaking, kids' zone, vendors and more! Celebrate summer and the Catawba River at RiverFest...
Catawba RiverKeeper
Jul 12, 2021


Preservation North Carolina presents “Dallas on the Square”
Open House offers rare look inside historic jail and one of the few remaining antebellum Greek Revival-style houses in Gaston County...
Annie Jernigan
Jul 6, 2021
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