Hello Tuesday, it's David. Today is March 4th.The beautiful Gaston County lady above is Donna Chavis, who is married to my good friend (and muralist) Boyce McKinney. Donna attends the Academy Awards every year with various responsibilities. This year she was the "Manager of Red Carpet Fan Experience". Looks like fun!
Tuesday's weather: Mostly cloudy, high of 65.Tonight will breezy and rainy. The low will be 54.
Meet Estrella and Aragon—two bright, high school students—who just celebrated the launch of their food truck venture in Gastonia!
This grand opening is extra special because they're using their business to raise funds for college tuition. Estrella is a senior and Aragon is a junior, and their enthusiasm is truly inspiring.
Their food truck is open on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. They are located at 2106 West Franklin Blvd in Gastonia... across the street from "Dollar Tree" discount store.
Do you love Cheerwine? I do! So now Clutch Coffee Bar out of Mooresville has introduced two new Cheerwine inspired drinks. One is a Cheerwine Iced Mocha, which combines espresso and chocolate milk, for a rich flavor and the brand's signature wild cherry syrup before being topped with a sweet cold foam. They also have come up with an energy drink, which boasts Cheerwine's unique taste.Gaston County coffee shops-I would definitely buy a Cheerwine Iced Mocha!
Mary Jo's Cloth Store closed in 2019. Now national fabric and craft retailer Joann Inc. is closing more than 800 stores nationwide. After Mary Jo's closed, Joann was the last national retailer of fabric and sewing notions. I can sew on a button, but that's about it...
New K9 Dunkin gets his badge
Sheriff Chad Hawkins pins a badge to the collar of the Gaston County Sheriff Department's newest four-legged crime fighter, K9 Dunkin, a Red Labrador Retriever. Born on November 18, 2023, Dunkin was part of a litter donated to Highland K9, a premier K9 training facility based in Harmony, NC that specializes in training both service and police K9s.
Dunkin is a narcotic detection K9, trained to identify illegal substances by scent. Beyond narcotics detection, he and his handler have also undergone advanced training in trailing techniques, including night time searches and tactical trailing for high risk situations.
Love historic houses? Love Belmont? Tickets are now on sale for theHistoric Belmont Home Tour 2025. The tour will occur May 17th, 2025 from 1-5pm. There will be five lovely homes located within walking distance in Belmont’s National Historic District.Purchase tickets here
Did you know drowning is one of the easiest deaths to prevent?
At the Gaston County Family YMCA, we believe every child should have the skills to stay safe around water. That’s why we offer free Safety Around Water classes each year—because knowing how to swim can be the difference between life and tragedy.
Your donation makes this possible. It provides children and families in our community with the lifesaving skills they need. Every dollar you give helps another child learn how to be safe and confident in the water.
💙 Make a difference today. Choose a location below and donate now.
Thank you for helping us save lives, one lesson at a time!
Give to the Gaston County Family YMCA Annual Giving Campaign
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Give to the Warlick Family YMCA Annual Giving Campaign
Give to the Cherryville Family YMCA Annual Giving Campaign
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.
Hoisehold Hazardous Waste CollectionSaturday March 8th, 2025Household Hazardous Waste collection is provided for Gaston County residents only. These items are examples of household hazardous waste: Oil Based Paint, Solvents, Bug Sprays, Weed Killer, Lawn Chemicals, Aerosols, Fluorescent Bulbs, Oil and Oil Filters, Cleaners, Batteries. Latex paint, water-based paint, can be dried out with kitty litter or sand. Once the paint is totally dry, the can may be disposed of in your household trash. We do not accept electronic equipment at the Household Hazardous Waste Events as they are accepted every day at the Convenience sites. 8-11:30 a.m. Dallas Park, 200 Leisure Lane, Dallas.More
Miami Fusion Cafe
St. Patrick's Day Belmont Bar Crawl March 15th
There will be free shirts for pickup starting at 1:00 PM at Station. Shirts are limited to the first 100 people. (No holds, must be present for shirt, oneper person.)
St. Paddy’s Day Bar Crawl – March 15th!
Get ready to shamrock the town in Downtown Gastonia with an epic night of green beer, live music, karaoke, DJs, and more! Put on your best St. Patrick’s Day gear and let’s get lucky as we hit some of the best spots in town:
Cavendish Brewing Company – Karaoke, green beer, and a night to remember!
Durty Bull Brewing – Live music, great beer, and delicious food.
The Rooster – Free Indie Show featuring Raised By Sheep, Tiny City, and more!
Gaston Pour House – DJ party, great vibes, and fantastic drinks.
Mic’s Open Kitchen – Grab some amazing food while enjoying live music.
Citycade – Live Irish music, karaoke, and all the arcade games you could want!
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
Sale Manager w/Service Corp Intl. $80-$140kParks & Rec Director w/City of Belmont $82-$131kAutomotive Tech Everett Chevrolet $60-$125k
