Happy New Year! David here.
Today is January 6thth, 2026.
It’s going to be a bright sunny day- a great way to start 2026!
Today's weather: Areas of fog will reduce visibility in the morning; otherwise, partly sunny, and a high of 64.
Tonight: Mainly clear, with a low of 44.
Gaston Aquatics coming right along!
The foundation is laid for a bright and solid future in Aquatics for Gaston County and our surrounding communities! The pouring of concrete at our site allows us to go vertical with the building at the start of the New Year. Our team is diligently working to bring new aquatic programming to our community and now we need your help. Please consider a donation to Gaston Aquatics to help us achieve our mission. You can either reach out for gifting opportunities/partnerships or use the button:
The Gaston County Museum of Art & History celebrates 50th anniversary-unveils new logo
2026 marks a major milestone for the Gaston County Museum of Art & History-their 50th Anniversary!
Since opening in 1976 in the Historic Dallas Courthouse, the Museum has grown in ways one could never have imagined. What began as a small, community-focused institution has become a nationally accredited museum - one that continues to preserve, share, and celebrate the art, history, and stories that shape Gaston County.
This year of celebration also happens to coincide with America’s 250th anniversary, making it a meaningful moment to reflect on history at both a local and national level.
To mark their 50th year, you’ll begin to see the new anniversary logo that will appear throughout 2026
New Tractor Supply close to opening in Cherryville
A new Tractor Supply is coming to Cherryville . It will be located in the former Harris Teeter space at 1012 East Main Street, and is expected to open this month.
The store will offer typical Tractor Supply products, including tools, apparel, pet supplies, lawn & garden items, and farm equipment, There are currently two Tractor Supply locations in Shelby, and one in Bessemer City.
2026 Cherryville New Year’s Shooters doing their thing!
From the Everyday Market in Belmont- a popular place to see and be seen!
We serve breakfast!
Do you know where this mosaic column is?
This is a 20 foot mosaic column we created by NC Mosaics for the City of Gastonia. The artist is Carlos Gonzalez Garcia. It was all made from recycled glass turned into smalti. It has geometrical forms from downtown buildings. You can see them from the rows that come up from the ground. Also Gastonia is a sanctuary city for bees so it has honeycombs on the top to keep people informed about their habitat.
According to Garcia this is the only column made from recycled glass in North America. The column is in front of the Ghost Peppers/ Caromont Health Park on Franklin in Gastonia.
Measles exposure warning issued
Anyone at Constantine’s Turkish Restaurant at 1825 South New Hope Road in Gastonia after 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 26, 2025, may have been exposed to measles, Gaston County health officials said. Those people should continue to monitor for measles symptoms through Jan. 16, 2026.
The infected person also visited the McAdenville lights, but evidently did not leave the car.
Have you been to Shelli’s She Shed yet?
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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-3pm
980-318-3816
106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164
Check us out!
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Meet Frosty!
Animal ID 59942329 Species Dog Breed German Shepherd/Mix Age 3 years 23 days Gender Male Size Large Color White Declawed No Housetrained Unknown Site GCACE Location Dog Sick Intake Date 12/13/2025 Stage Rescue only
