Have you made travel plans for the summer? What about summer camp for the kids? It’s time to get all that locked down if you’re going to! We have a busy travel schedule this summer- starting with Derby Day at Keeneland in Kentucky.

Today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant, with a high of 71.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low of 47.

CaroMont is planning to build a new 125,000 square foot cancer center on their main campus in Gastonia. They are also planning a new radiation therapy center and a new hematology and oncology offices at CaroMont’s Belmont campus.

Cancer is a leading cause of death in Gaston County, and CaroMont’s new facility will make it easier for patients to navigate care, and be more collaborative for providers. The new project will double CaroMont’s oncology capacity from 1,500 new cases each year to 3000.

The new hematology and oncology offices in Belmont should be operational by June.

Have you tried it yet? Dave’s Hot Chicken opened last week at 2230 East Franklin Blvd. in Gastonia. They are in the old Oodles of Noodles location near Target and the ABC Store.

Painted Tree Boutique in Gastonia closed suddenly last week, to the surprise and disappointment of many of the vendors. Lot’s of vendors are angry and upset, feeling that there could have been better communication.

Painted Tree is reportedly preparing to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which is known as “straight bankruptcy”. It involves the sale of the debtor’s non-exempt assets, if any, to pay off creditors. So they are not reorganizing to try and remain solvent.

Their website says “Painted Tree closed effective April 16, 2026.” Vendors were instructed to pick up their merchandise between 10AM and 6 PM until April, assuming the landlord will allow that.

Although not my thing personally, it seemed like a cool concept and I was glad to see them come to Gaston County, and sad to see them go. Good luck to all the local vendors.

Garibaldi Fest is happening this Saturday in Belmont at Stowe Park, from 12-7 PM.

The Gaston County Art Guild will have a plein-air painting contest, there will be an artisan vendor village, live music and more! Find out more here.

From Gaston County EMS: We are proud to share the recent deployment of our Naloxone (Narcan) vending machines as part of our ongoing commitment to providing lifesaving resources throughout our community.

We have placed three of four machines, each stocked with FREE Naloxone, test strips, hygiene kits, and safe sex kits. These resources reflect an approach focused on keeping our community safe, reducing risk and stigma, and supporting overall health and well-being.

Our priority is keeping people alive and supporting their path forward. These resources are one piece of a larger effort that includes education, medication-assisted treatment, and connections to recovery services based on each individual’s needs.

These machines are available to the public at the following locations:

Highland Health Center, 609 North Highland Street, Gastonia (inside the lobby, to the left)

Phoenix Counseling Center, 2505 Gaston Memorial Drive, Gastonia (inside the lobby, to the right).

Gaston County EMS, Station 7, 1124 South Main Street, Mount Holly (outside under the front canopy, to the left of the door).

Folks were disappointed when the Mexican bakery in Belmont closed…but not to worry! They have reopened on Old Hickory Grove road, just before Deerfield subdivision in Mount Holly. Their number there is 980-277-5006. They also have a Gastonia location at 2659 West Franklin Blvd.

We told you last week that the City of Gastonia is seeking proposals to build a hotel next to the Conference Center. They are also seeking proposals for a restaurant to be built on a pad site near the CaroMont Health Park, at 105 North Trenton Street, just beyond center field.

The builder of the hotel would receive incentives from the city. It is unclear if the restaurant will receive the same.

At Oak Ridge Dental Arts, we are dedicated to helping your family as we care for our own families. With years of experience and state-of-the-art dental technology, we help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. We ensure the best possible dental experience with friendly, personalized care in a comfortable environment. If you haven’t been to the dentist in the past six months, or you are interested in enhancing your smile, give us a call. With one visit you’ll see why so many families in your neighborhood trust Oak Ridge Dental Arts with all their dental needs.

Mount Holly’s PACE festival is coming up the first Saturday in May . Attendees can expect to engage with and experience many different types of art : shopping with artisan vendors, contributing to community art projects, eating a variety of foods, and enjoying performances from painters, muralists, musicians, dancers, vocalists, and more! There will be activities for all ages and opportunities to immerse yourself in art and community.

When: Saturday May 2nd from 10 AM-4 PM.

Where: Downtown Mount Holly

Shelli's She Shed is a home decor boutique full of floral stems & arrangements and unique, vintage, antique, retro, farmhouse styles and the perfect gift items.

New Hours: Fri & Sat 10am-3pm
980-318-3816

106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164

Check us out!

All jobs are within 15 minutes of Gaston County

Research Analyst w/ NASCAR: 3rd St. Convention Ctr, Charlotte

Term Law Clerk to US Magistrate Judge: $76-$109k

FBI Special Agent, Healthcare background: $103-$133k

Animal ID 60824917
Species Dog
Breed Border Collie/Mix
Age 2 years 1 day
Gender Male
Size Large
Color Brown/Black
Declawed No
Housetrained Unknown
Site GCACE
Location Foster
Intake Date 4/18/2026
Stage New Arrival

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