Hello Gaston County, it's David.Today is June 10th, 2025.Gaston County is increasingly an exciting place to be! There is a lot going on-new business, music, sports, arts...coolio! Today's weather: Sun and clouds with a couple of showers and thunderstorms, humid, high of 83.Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 64.
More positive news for downtown Gastonia
Miles Restaurant in Gastonia to become 5 retail shopsAccording to local realtor Tom McPhaul, the old Miles restaurant location at 114 South Marietta and East Main in Gastonia will become retail shops. After remodeling, there will be 3 spaces on Main, and 2 on Marietta, all about 900 square feet.The project is expected to be competed in 2026.McPhaul also says that the former wig shop at 177 West Main has also been remodeled, and has just received it's Certificate of Occupancy.
Sake Belmont not ready for prime timeSame news on Sake as last week. Sake Belmont had hoped to open last week, but have yet to open. They hope to be open soon, but the actual date is yet to be determined. They are located in the old Estia's Kouzena location in Belmont, at 609 North Main Street in Belmont.
Belk opens Belk Outlet, keeps traditional Belk storeConfusing? Belk Outlet has opened on the first floor of Belk in Eastridge Mall. A traditional Belk is on the second floor.Interestingly, you cannot get from one to the other- the escalators have been boarded up. A local Belk spokesperson told me "they are two separate stores". The entrance to the Outlet is on New Hope, and the entrance to the traditional Belk is on the back of the mall. We assume you can still get to either from inside the mall.
Mount Holly hosts first ever Hell or High Water Marathon Swim EventMount Holly hosted their first ever 10 mile swim event last Saturday. The swim started at 7:00 AM, and began at the Mount Holly Boat landing, and ended at the Belmont South Point Boat Ramp.The downstream 10 mile swim followed the path of the devastating flood of 1916. Kayakers followed the swimmers for safety.The event was organized by Doug Miller, Co-owner of Aquatic Adventures n Mount Holly. The Mount Holly Historical Society and the Tourism Development Authority partnered to bring this event to Mount Holly.
🌟 "He called her mama." 🌟
When Natalie Stone dropped off her son Roman at the Y’s Childwatch, something beautiful happened. At just 8 or 9 months old, Roman reached for a team member and called her "mama."Some might be surprised—but not Natalie.
"I think it's beautiful that Roman sees the qualities of a mama in Jean and the rest of the Childwatch staff. I have no doubt they’ve helped him see the world as a loving and trusting place."
At the YMCA, Childwatch is more than childcare—it’s a place where your little ones are safe, cared for, and truly known. And best of all? It’s included with your family membership.
💛 Our team doesn’t just supervise—they nurture, support, and uplift every child who walks through our doors.
Now is the perfect time to join the Y!☀️ Summer Camps🌊 A brand-new Water Park at Stowe🌅 Lakefront access at Warlick🎉 Tons of fun for families all summer long
Come see what makes the Y different. We’d love to welcome you.Join today!
Gaston County Leaders Elected to Statewide Board of DirectorsTwo respected local government leaders— Dallas Mayor Hayley Beaty and Gastonia City Manager Michael Peoples—have been elected to the Board of Directors for the North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM), a member-driven organization that represents the interests of cities and towns in the state and is committed to advancing excellence in local governance.
Mayor Beaty and Mr. Peoples were sworn in May 1 with other newly-elected board members during the league’s 2025 CityVision Conference in Greenville, NC. Their appointments highlight not only their individual leadership and dedication, but also the growing influence of Gaston County’s communities in shaping policy and driving innovation across North Carolina.
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.
Mount Holly's art scene is happening!This weekend Mt. Holly had their Arts Mount Holly "A Melodic Fusion of Art & Music" contest! Check out some of the entries and local art!
Gastonia and Gaston County growing..slowly, but growingBoth Gastonia and Gaston County grew at about 1.5% last year. Gastonia is now at 85,535, and Gaston County is now at 242,000 as of last July.Gastonia is the 13t largest city in the state, and the 3rd largest in the Charlotte Metro area. Interesting note: Asheville and Fayetteville actually lost population.
Ghost Peppers host largest crowd in franchise history!The Ghost Peppers have got it going on! Jiminy Cricket! 4,224 at the game last Friday , June 6th. Dear Naysayers- you got this one wrong!
Gaston County live music for JuneJune 13th, On the Border, The Ultimate Eagles Tribute, BelmontJune 13th, Juneteenth Festival, Songbird, Bessemer CityJune 20, Live DJ, 5-9PM, RanloJune 26, Coming Up Brass, (Fireworks) with opener DJ Mr. Musicman, Mount HollyJune 27, 4th of July Celebration with fireworks, Chris Taylor 7 the Rumor, Bessemer CityJune 28, Kids in America, Totally 80s Tribute Band, Cramerton
Gaston County jobsEnterprise Event Planner $70-$133kSpeech Language Pathologist, $81.25-$195 hrOperations Manager w/Ameriprise Financial $85,70-$115,700
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!
What a handsome boy!
Animal ID 58488696 Species Dog Breed Akita/Mix Age 2 years 27 days Gender Male Size Large Color Black/Tan Spayed/Neutered Declawed No Housetrained Unknown Site GCACE Location Dog Adoption Intake Date 5/13/2025 Stage AvailableMore
