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Melissa McCauley
Feb 24, 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...
Gaston Museum
Feb 23, 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 22, 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 21, 2022
Hats Off! A History of Headwear
Exhibit on Display February 22 – May 14, 2022 Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission is free! Kings Mountain...
YMCA
Feb 14, 2022
5 Reasons You Should be Winter Walking the Sytz Trail System at Warlick Family YMCA
These colder temperatures and surprise snowy North Carolina days sure have stopped us all in our tracks. The winter weather is in full...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 11, 2022
Honoring Black history month in Gaston County
Join us in Gaston County as we honor Black History Month. Here is a list of things to check out while you are in town. View a unique...
Banner News
Feb 4, 2022
Belmont’s Muddy River Distillery growing by leaps and bounds
One of Belmont’s most innovative and interesting small businesses, as well as a tourism destination, Muddy River Distillery, is growing...
Melissa McCauley
Feb 2, 2022
Races to look forward to this year in and around Gaston County
Mark your calendars and make your plans now to take part in these races taking place in and around Gaston County. Included are a variety...
Melissa McCauley
Jan 27, 2022
Great ways to spend some time indoors in Gaston County
When the weather is gloomy and you can't get outside, but you are still looking for something to do, here is a list of great ways to make...
Melissa McCauley
Jan 26, 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 18, 2022
Charlotte's Restaurant Week features 4 locations in Gaston County
Explore new dining destinations and rediscover these 4 restaurants January 21-30, 2022, during Queen Fest, Charlotte's Restaurant Week....
Melissa McCauley
Jan 13, 2022
Follow in the footsteps of exemplary athletes in Gaston County
Do you know the athletes who have excelled on the national and/or international stage athletes with ties to Gaston County, North...
Melissa McCauley
Jan 5, 2022
Make the most of the Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail Passport Game
The Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail The Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail is a self-guided trail of craft beverage producers located close to...
Melissa McCauley
Jan 4, 2022
Make the most of winter
Gaston County's mild climate with regular daytime highs in the 70s, makes for a great winter getaway. It's easy to get outside and enjoy...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 23, 2021
New Year’s in Gaston County
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2021 and New Year’s Day 2022 in Gaston County! Make dinner plans, listen to live music, party down then make the...
Carolina Thread Trail
Dec 22, 2021
Destination: Recreation
Photo: Spencer Mountain Landing 2009 by Nancy-Pierce Over the last few years, Gaston County has increasingly become a destination for...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 15, 2021
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 10, 2021
Gastonia makes for a great weekend getaway in Gaston County
The city of Gastonia, the largest metropolis located in the heart of Gaston County, is the perfect location for your next weekend...
Melissa McCauley
Dec 9, 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...
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