Overhead view of the old county courthouse in Dallas, NC
Hello Tuesday, it's David.Today is February 18th, 2025.
Happy 161st birthday, Town of Dallas. Did you know Dallas is Gaston County's oldest town? Some other fun facts you may not know:
Dallas was the county seat of Gaston County for 64 years until 1911. Despite enduring a fire early in the town's history, the old county courthouse still stands proudly in the middle of the Historic Town Square.
Dallas was named for George Mifflin Dallas, who was the (11th) U.S. Vice President in 1864 when Dallas was established.
Dallas is home to a number of historic buildings. The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is based in the Hoffman Hotel, which was built by Daniel Hoffman in 1852 on the Historic Square.
Tuesday's weather: Partly sunny and 54.Tonight the low will be 34.Wintry precipitation (rain and snow) is expected to begin around 8 or 9 AM on Wednesday morning.
Our story about Skechers returning to Gastonia created a lot of buzz last week on Facebook. It seems that Skechers is returning to the same location they were in before- beside Michaels, near the Gastonia Walmart.Why are they returning to the same location? Maybe because Gastonia is a great place to be! Skechers Corporate confirmed to us that they plan to have a store open in April.
Bailey Marie to perform at Lovin' Life Music FestBailey Griggs, better know as Bailey Marie, will perform in May at the Lovin' Life Music Fest In Charlotte. You may remember that Bailey was expelled from Cramerton Christian Academy for performing in a venue that serves alcohol.This is a big event- artists like Gwen Stefani and The Dave Matthews Band are expected to perform.
“There are no words that even express the amount of excitement,” Bailey said of performing at the festival. “Huge music festival ... in my hometown ... that I’m going to be performing at. I’m really excited.”
New exhibit: Nell Yates: Woman in the WingThe Gaston pounty Museum has a fascinating new exhibit entitled "Nell Yates: Woman in the Wing". It highlights Nell Yates, who was born in Alexis.Yates served an amazing seven presidents as an assistant, from 1953-1986...Eisenhower to Reagan. She was at the White House when Kennedy was shot, and arranged for his body to be brought back. She went to China with Richard Nixon, and much, much more.
Before her death seven years ago at 93, she donated more than a thousand items to the Gaston County Museum.
“Nell Yates: Woman in the Wing” will be on exhibit through July 5 at the Gaston County Museum.
WSGE staff members (from left): Sidney Darby, Regan Brown, Mark Christopher, Jay Taylor and Mike Garrett. (Photo courtesy of Regan Brown)
WSGE still has the blues...and beach, Americana, and more...Gaston College radio: WSGE, is a local treasure.. and also your 24 hour local music source. They are independent or "indie" radio, which means they are not driven by a top 40 playlist. Rather, they play what you want to hear, rock, blues, or beach...or almost anything else.The college station is managed by Regan Smith. Smith, an NC State graduate, has been with the station for five years, and became the manager in October of last year. She hope to regain some listeners that have "left the dial". The station encourages listeners to call in and request music; they also encourage local musicians to share their music.Check them out at 91.7 on your radio dial, or stream from their website, or ask your smart speaker to play "WSGE on Tune-In".
Tony's Ice Cream Exhibit opening March 8th
The Old Fashioned Way: The Tony's Ice Cream Story is a new exhibit at the Gaston County Museum of Art & History. The exhibit is a story about family, immigration, and the success that was built on ingenuity, resolve, and the hard work of four generations.
Admission to the Museum is free. Museum hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 11:00am – 4:00pm. For more information, visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org.
Bo the bloodhound celebrates 2nd birthday
The Gastonia Police Department's famous K9 Bo is celebrating his second birthday.Bo is famous for winning the "Top Dog Award" in 2024, given by the American Humane Society.
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Drone locates missing hiker at Crowders MountainA drone helped police locate and rescue a lost hiker at Crowders Mountain recently. Police were initially contacted by the hikers cell phone, but the phone eventually lost power and died.Drone pilots assisted park rangers,and using thermal technology, the hiker was found sitting on a large boulder.
Miami Fusion Cafe
Downstairs Ice Cream is officially open & their first pint has been sold! They are located at 167 W Main Ave in GastoniaMorePhoto courtesy of Positive Change for Downtown Gastonia
If you haven't checked out Shelli's She Shed in Stanley- what are you waiting for!
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-4pm980-318-3816106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Check us out!
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Gaston County Jobs
BCBA $10,000 bonus, Hybrid Customer Service Rep $30-$45 hrCampus Administrator W/ Sisters of Mercy $110-$120k
