Good morning Gaston County, it's David.Today is July 29th, 2025.
So here we are in the dog days of summer- the hottest part of the year. When I was a kid I don't remember being concerned with the heat...and we stayed out all day riding bikes or playing in the woods. But I do remember summer as the best part of the year-no school! Nowadays I see kids out and about (if they're not inside on a screen) and think-this is one of the best times of your life-enjoy! And I have to admit, I'm just a tiny bit jealous.Today's weather: Humid with times of sun and clouds; a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon High of 95.Tonight: An evening thunderstorm in spots; otherwise, partly cloudy and humid. The low will be 73.
County delays decision on Mount Holly developmentThomas Springs and other property owners have been trying for years to get a large development approved and annexed into the City of Mount Holly. The land in question is near Second Baptist Church and the Mount Holly Middle School, and the corner of Rankin and West Catawba. It appears to be the last large track of land near downtown Mt. Holly.Because the land in not in the city limits of Mt Holly, the owner has turned to the county for approval, to effectively bypass the Mt. Holly City Council. But the City has asked the County to deny the request, and so far, the county has delayed the request until October.Evidently a continuing issue is the lower price of the homes planned, and the fact that the tax revenue that would be collected, should the City annex the project, would be insufficient to cover the cost of city services provided.
GASTON COUNTY WANTS RESIDENT INPUT FOR NEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR UNINCORPORATED AREAS
Gaston County has kicked off a year-long effort to create a new plan for growth and development. Envision Gaston is a community-driven process that will establish a vision for the unincorporated areas of the County, develop a new land use strategy, and create an actionable plan for the future.
The County will seek community feedback throughout the planning process, with the first round of public engagement efforts underway. An online survey and interactive map are available on the project website, www.envisiongaston.com. The community is also encouraged to attend one of three identical community workshops.
Tuesday, August 5 – 11:30am to 1pmGaston County Library (Main Branch) – 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia
Tuesday, August 5 – 4:30pm to 6:30pmGaston County Library (Main Branch) – 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia
Thursday, August 7 – 4:30pm to 6:30pmCityWorks – 1401 E Catawba St, Belmont
The Envision Gaston Comprehensive Plan will help guide future development and establish a coordinated vision and specific objectives for topics such as housing, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, public services, recreation, and natural resources. The County also is working on an update to its unified development ordinance and zoning map.
What's going to happen to the Armory at 519 West Franklin?Built in the 1930's, the Armory Building at 519 West Franklin is a beautiful example of what I believe to be art deco architecture. But it's future may be in doubt after a recent Gastonia City Council meeting.The issues with the building are access, asbestos, lead paint, and roof damage.
According to the city, the cost to make all the needed repairs and remediation is $2.1 million. It wold cost $325,000 to demolish the building. Other options include turning the building into apartments or offices, which would cost around $12 million.Let's hope they come up with a solution to give the building new life, and save some of our architectural heritage.
Daniel Stowe Conservancy to partner with Husqvarna
In honor of National Conservation Day 7/28, Husqvarna is announcing a strategic partnership with the Daniel Stowe Conservancy, a 380 acre botanical garden and conservation site located in Belmont.
As Daniel Stowe’s Preferred Equipment Provider, Husqvarna will support the Conservancy’s transition to long-term, low-noise, and emission-free solutions—including Husqvarna Automowers Robotic Mowers and battery powered tools—helping advance its conservation goals while complementing its existing fleet, signaling a powerful new step toward sustainable landscaping care in the region.
We told you last week about DTG becoming a popular nickname for downtown Gastonia. Now some folks are proposing GST for Gastonia. (See conversation here) I've seen BLMT stickers for Belmont, and maybe MOHO for Mt. Holly. I am for anything that promotes local pride in Gaston County.Here are some suggestions:Gastonia: GSTBelmont: BLMTMount Holly: MOHO, MHOLCramerton: CRM, CTON, Lowell: LOWLMcAdenville: McAStanley: STLDallas: DLSCherryville: CVLJoin the Facebook conversation here...Let us know what you think!
Atknson International buys Cramerton industrial building
An entity associated with Atkinson In
ternational
has purchased a commercial building in Cramerton at 651 Eagle Road for $13.5 million.The company is currently located 3800 Little Mountain Road in Gastonia. Atkinson International does production machining, warehousing, assembly,and logistics relating to the trucking industry.
Did you know?According to Census data, Charlotte’s metropolitan area population, including Concord and Gastonia, increased 21% to 2.9 million in 2024 from 2.4 million a decade earlier.So that's half a million people in 10 years. No wonder I-85 stays backed up.
Piedmont Lithium urging shareholders to approve mergerPiedmont Lithium, Belmont NC, is urging shareholders to approve their proposed merger with Australian firm Sayona Mining Unlimited.Piedmont has had a rocky start to their project locally. The company says they are pursuing a "conservative timeline " in Gaston County.
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Gaston County jobsCOO w/Lightworx, $180k Licensed Professional Counselor w/Wellhart $120-$131 hrManager Paralegal & Secretarial Services, $147k-$200,300
CorrectionLast week we misidentified little Lainey Wells mom's name. Her mom's name is Autumn Wooten.
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Animal ID 58980356 Species Dog Breed Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog/Mix Age 2 years 2 days Gender Male Size Large Color Grey/White Declawed No Housetrained Unknown Site GCACE Location Dog Holding 3 (Sick Iso) Intake Date 7/25/2025 Stage New ArrivalInfo
