It's a great time of year to visit Daniel Stowe Bo0tanical Garden- a Gaston County treasure!Good morning Gaston County... it's David. Today is April 9th, 2024So NC State had a great run, both men and women, and the eclipse is over..so are you thinking about summer camps for the kids and the family vacation? I've got vakay on the brain! 

Today's weather:Today there will be Intervals of clouds and sun with a brief shower or two; not as warm .The high will be 66.Tonight:  Overcast with a couple of showers late. The low will be 57.

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Gaston Dance Theatre to present new take on CinderellaGaston Dance Theatre, led by former student Camilla Bullard, is  presenting a new take on the classic Cinderella. The new production will feature piano music, contemporary and classical dance, and more. Performances will be at  7 PM  April 19 and 1 PM and 7 PM on April 20 at Gaston Christian School. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $10 for children under 5.The Dance Theatre's production of the Nutcracker was sold out for the first time in December.  Proceeds form ticket sales go for dance scholarships, operational expenses, costumes and set designs.Info and tickets..

Facebook says they will be located in the old  CVS shopping strip in Dallas.

The Belmont Drive-In is back!The Belmont Drive-In, which had been closed since 2014, reopened last year. This year will be their first full year back. They have gotten a digital projector, replaced panels on the screen, and restored the original marquee from the 80's.If you're going: it's $25 per car, cash only, no alcohol or outside food or drink. They need concession money to stay open...who doesn't love a drive-in hamburger or corn dog!More...

Gaston County has 2 of the toughest private golf courses in NCAccording to the U.S.G.A. Slope Rating, Gaston County has two of the toughest private golf courses in North Carolina.Tied for #11, Cramer Mountain Country Club has a Men's Slope rating of 14, and a men's course rating of 73.  At #24 is Gaston Country Club, with a Men's Slope rating of 137, and a Men's Course rating of 74.

Gaston County has a daily net migration of 9.12 people in 2023Gaston County is growing, but not as fast as Mecklenburg. According to a study by the Charlotte Business Journal, Gaston County had a daily net migration of +9.12 people in 2023. Lincoln County had +7.2, and Mecklenburg had +31.78 during the same period.So that was an average of about 274 new people in Gaston County monthly, or 3,283 per year.

Lauren Bowers, chief of the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Branch, said domestic migration patterns are changing in the wake of the pandemic.

Tex-Mex Back Road Grill coming to downtown GastoniaTex-Mex Back Road Grill is opening their second Gaston County location at 167 West Main Ave. in downtown Gastonia.

De Corias Bagels open in North Belmont De Coria's Bagels has moved into the old White's Restaurant location at 417 East Catawba Street in North Belmont.

Hippie Hounds Dog Grooming now open in Mount HollyHippie Hounds Dog Grooming has opened at 114 E. Central Avenue in Mount Holly.Find out more...

Gastonia Police to offer $15,000 incentives for lateral transfersLast Tuesday the Gastonia City Council authorized a $15,000 incentive for police officers who transfer to the Gastonia Police Department. That incentive is the highest in all of North Carolina at present. The city had been offering a $7500 incentive.Gastonia Police Chief Trent Conrad said the incentive will help attract qualified sworn officers to fill Gastonia's ranks. The city already offers perks like take home cars, and extra pay for certain shifts, as well as for those who speak a foreign language.

Andrew Tench still missing

Tench's  car was found in Monroe, a place his family said he had no reason to visit. Also, his driver's seat was adjusted to a position that wouldn't fit the 5'5" tall Tench. Receipts from Charlotte and Matthews were found inside the vehicle.Gaston County Police referred questions about Andrew Tench to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. Calls to CMPD were not returned by press time.

If you have any information on Andrew Tench's whereabouts, please contact Detective H. King at 704-866-3320.

Case #2024-00020946.

Caromont Health 3rd largest physician group in Metro CharlotteAccording to the Charlotte Business Journal, Caromont Health is the third largest physician group in Metro Charlotte.Not surprisingly, Atrium and Novant came in #1 with and #2, with 1,800 and 1,012 respectively.  Carmont was #3 with 530  physcians.

Baseball is right around the corner!The baseball season begins in Gastonia with a home game on Thursday April 25th against Southern Maryland.Info, tickets and more...

At Oak Ridge Dental Arts, we are dedicated to caring for 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.

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The Community Foundation Run is coming up!Race scheduled for April 13th

The Community Foundation Run is an annual fundraising event for local nonprofits facilitated by the Foundation. On the day of the Run, thousands of people come together for one of the biggest celebrations of community spirit and support in Gaston County.The Community Foundation  is one of the very best things about Gaston County. $27,082,711 has been raised since the Run began in 2003. Since that time, the Community Foundation has contributed over $3,848,000 to the Match Fund that supports all participating nonprofit organizations. The 2023 Run raised $1,203,163.91 and the match percentage was 34%.Click here to get info on how to sign up to run, walk, or be a sponsor.

Gaston College's softball team completed its 14th doubleheader sweep of the season with a workmanlike effort in 11-3 and 8-3 victories over Brunswick Community College on Friday afternoon at Gastonia's CaroMont Health Park.

The victories extended the Rhinos' winning streak to seven games and improved their record 33-5 overall.

"Anytime you get the wins, it's good," said Gaston College coach Mike Steuerwald, whose team has received votes in the National Junior College Athletic Association poll five times in the last weeks. "I feel like we haven't been necessarily playing good but we've been doing what's necessary to get the wins. And winning is hard."

On Friday, Gaston College got complete game wins from starters Abigail Gawlinski (14-4) and Abigail Brewton (15-1).

Top-ranked Gaston College's baseball team had a "deja vu all over again" moment on Sunday as the Rhinos had an impressive offensive outing in the opener for a second straight day at USC Union then struggled at the plate in the nightcap to lose for a second straight doubleheader split.

Sunday's results give the Rhinos records of 40-5 overall and 17-3 in Region 10.

"I can't explain it," said Gaston College coach Shohn Doty, whose team won 14-0 in five innings in Sunday's opener before losing 2-1 in the nightcap. "Obviously, we've got work to do tomorrow at practice. We've got to get back on the horse and see how we respond. It's just a disappointing weekend. Splits aren't what we're about."

If you haven't checked out  Shelli's She Shed  in Stanley- what are you waiting for!

The She Shed is a home decor boutique full of floral stems & arrangements and unique, vintage, antique, retro, farmhouse styles and the perfect gift items.Open on Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm980-318-3816106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Check us out!

The She Shed is a home decor boutique full of floral stems & arrangements and unique, vintage, antique, retro, farmhouse styles and the perfect gift items.Open on Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm980-318-3816106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Check us out!

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 Gaston County JobsQC Lab Tech $25-$26 hr, Board Certified Behavior Analyst From $85k, Paralegal $43-$49hr, Math Interventionist $$2k-$55k, Process Tech-Plastics $25-$27 hr , and more...Info...

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