Bubble fun! Courtesy Brian C. Greene.Good morning Gaston County... it's David. Today is March 26th, 2024It's the best time of year for college basketball fans! Duke, Carolina, NC State and Clemson are all in the Sweet 16! Good luck to all the remaining ACC teams and fans!

Today's weather:Today there will be times of clouds and sun with a shower in spots late in the afternoon . The high will be 62.Tonight: Cloudy; a couple of showers in the evening followed by occasional rain and drizzle late.The low will be 52.

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Front Porch and Provisions in Dallas:say they have finally heard back from their architect and will proceed with getting the permits from Gaston County. There were some delays but they are on the right track and plan on opening within a few weeks.They say they  will update as the weeks go by and  have a concrete date for opening.

Daniel Stowe named on of the best Botanical Gardens in the U.S. by VOGUE magazine!We are so proud of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden! They were named among the best botanical gardens in the US by VOGUE magazine. DSBG is truly a Gaston County treasure- even if you are not a plant lover, it is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon.Check it out...

Catawba Nation plans for table games at Kings Mountain CasinoThe Catawba Two Kings Casino is planning  add 12 live table games later  this summer. The casino began last month to add craps, roulette, mini baccarat, blackjack, Mississippi stud poker and three-card poker. According to Cleveland County real estate records, the  Catawba Nation has also purchased the casino's parking lot and more surrounding land for $40 million last month,The Catawba Two Kings Casino currently has 280 employees. The table games expansion is expected to add 120 more workers, which will include dealers and supervisors. The Catawba Nation is also moving  "to operate mobile sports betting in North Carolina and is finalizing the selection of a technology partner."

Gateway85 includes five industrial buildings totaling over 3.3 million square feet. NorthPoint Development is in the pre-development process for the next phase, which could include three more buildings.

Gasteway85 project to grow...againThe developers of Gateway85 met with the Gastonia City council last week for an update. Kansas city based NorthPoint Development is in predevelopment of 3 new building totaling over 1 million square feet.NorthPoint projects that 1715 jobs will be created upon full buildout of the entire project, with a total investment of $370 million. Gasteway85 is just off of I-85 between Lowell and Gastonia.

Good news outdoor fans!The  Whitewater Center has dropped (some) prices!Annual prices have dropped $100.  Adult annual prices are now $149 (down form $249), and kids annual passes are now $139 for kids (down from $239Parking prices are a mixed bag: day passes are up from $6 to $12, but annual parking passes are $40, down from $60.Day passes are up: An adult day pass is now $79 (up from $75) and a kids day pass is $69 (up from $65)Keep in mind, your annual pass is good one year from the first day of use. Parking passes are good for the calendar year (January through December)

New restaurant in Mount Holly?

We are hearing some buzz about another new restaurant in Mount Holly...if you have the skinny please let us know!  [email protected]

North Carolina's most expensive house for sale: $49.99 million

Whip out that debit card- North Carolina's most expensive home is for sale..at just $49.99 million.The estate, located in /highlands NC, comes with 40 acres. Most luxury homes in NC top out at $25 million.

Mount Holly to install security cameras along greenwayThe Mount Holly City Council has voted to install 5 security cameras along their greenway. This comes after several women reported being followed by a man on the greenway a month or two back.

“Over the last few months, numerous residents have raised questions regarding greenway safety and these concerns were directly voiced at recent City Council meetings,” said Mount Holly City Manager Jonathan Blanton. “As a result, during the annual retreat of the Mount Holly City Council earlier this month, police and parks staff presented a proposal for security surveillance cameras to be installed along the greenway, and the City Council approved the measure.” “The city is committed to ensuring the safety of our users. By adding these additional security mechanisms, the city is confident that we will be able to continue to provide improved connections throughout Mount Holly and that the cameras will complement current security measures that are in place,” he added. 

Save the Date: The City of Mount Holly will be hosting the Toddler Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, March 27th at 10:00 AM at Tuckaseege Park. In addition to the egg hunt, there will also be crafts, games and a visit from the Easter Bunny.This is a free event for toddlers and their families. We hope to see you there!

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.

Congratulations to Gaston County Police officers Daves and Hoyle!

Officer Daves received his twenty-five (25) years of service pin this week (such an admirable achievement).K9 Officer Hoyle received his Advanced Certificate. The Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate Officer Hoyle received requires an additional 480-hours of training and at least six years of law enforcement experience, in addition to him having a bachelor’s degree.

We are proud to work with each of you and very thankful for your dedication and years of service to the residents of Gaston County.

Nationally sixth-ranked Walters State knocked Gaston College back in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday at Gastonia's Caromont Health Park.

But to the Rhinos' credit, they regrouped and rebounded to win game two 5-1 and to earn a split of the twinbill after the visiting Senators rolled 10-2 in the opener in six innings.

"It wasn't that we didn't come ready to go in game one, it was an eye opener for the freshmen in our lineup to see the speed of a World Series-caliber team with the pitching and the bats," Gaston College coach Michael Steuerwald said.

"I thought in the second game we adapted to what they did, and our people just played at a quicker pace and higher level. You never want to get run-ruled in a game, so it was really big to come back."

Among those who took their games to a higher level were pitcher Abigail Brewton, outfielder Gabrielle Porterfield and shortstop Dakota Marshall.

Ever since Gaston College restarted its athletics program in the fall of 2021, it has enjoyed success in all five sports.

On Monday, the Rhinos' baseball program was ranked No. 1 in the National Junior College Athletic Association official poll for the first time.

"I think our kids deserve it," said Gaston College head coach Shohn Doty, whose team is 35-2 overall and 12-0 in Region 10 and has currently won a school-record 26 straight games. "I think we've gone out and proven it."

Gaston College, which never drew a NJCAA official ranking when it had athletics from 1965 to 1972, has now been ranked in the top 10 in baseball in all three seasons since the school restarted athletics.

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!

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 Gaston County JobsFBI Agent $81-129K, Government & Politics teacher Gaston Day, Construction Mgr $110k,  Housing Counselor $50k-$69.5 @ City of Gastonia   , and more...Info...

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