
Hello Tuesday, it's David. Today is March 11th.9 days until the first day of spring..I'm ready!
Tuesday's weather: Sunny, breezy, high of 74.Tonight will clear and 39.
Whataburger coming in hot!A lot of us are excited- including me! Whataburger is having a groundbreaking (the building is done...but whatever) on Friday at 10:30 until 12:30. They will have a food truck on site, and giveaways, raffle items, and more.They are located at 3415 East Franklin Blvd. in Gastonia.

Gastonia's Keepsake Brewery among the nation's best new breweriesGastonia's Keepsake Brewery has come in at #10 in USA Today's 10 Best Competition. Congrats to owners Bobby and Catherine Myers! (Happy first anniversary too!)


"The Old Fashioned Way" The Tony's Ice Cream story has opened at the Gaston County Museum.
The Loaded Potato is taking over the kitchen at Primal Brewery in Belmont. They will be serving loaded potatoes, gourmet paninis, house made fries, sharable soups, and more..

Shocker- Belmont real estate is boomingAccording to the Charlotte Business Journal's research, the Belmont real estate market is hot, hot, hot! 95 listings were sold in the last quarter of 2024 at an average sales price of $539,000. That's a 21% increase over the average price compared to the same quarter in 2023.


Some Big Lots to remain open, but not in Gaston County
Variety Wholesale will take over 118 leases of bankrupt Big Lots stores. 20 are in North Carolina, and 10 in South Carolina. Neither store in Gaston County is on that list.

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.

Sunday was Gaston County Day at the Charlotte Checkers game at Bojanges Arena. Check out the cool Ghost Peppers hockey jersey! Both teams are owned by Zawyer Sports.
Photo courtesy of Positive Change for Downtown Gastonia.


Gaston Day names new building in honor of Dr. Richard Rankin
Dr. Richard E. Rankin, Jr.
successfully
led Gaston Day School into the 21
st
Century, and now his name will be front and center on a building honoring hi
s work.
The school just announced
that
the campus’s new Upper School Academic Building
will take its place in history as Rankin Hall, a testimonial to the 8
th
Head of School who was a champion of both the school and the community for more than
two decades
from 2001 to 2023.
Miami Fusion Cafe


A little respect...thank you!


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!

Hosting an event?Let us help you get the word out- purchase an event listing!
Gaston County Jobs
Office Asst at Hydrohelp911, $43-$49k Employee Relations Specialist $60-$70k Health Analytics Consultant, Remote, $89-$176k
