Good morning Gaston County; it’s David.
You may have noticed that we don’t cover national or local news, other than good news (mostly) about Gaston County. Sometimes it’s difficult not to editorialize with everything going on in the world. And it’s not because we are a Pollyanna. There are plenty of news outlets that will let you choose what version of the news you actually get. And, God forbid, there’s Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram to a lesser extent.
There are plenty of places to get all that. We love Gaston County and want to bring you the best of what’s happening here, and that’s what I focus on.
So thank you for being a loyal reader, and drop me a line if you have a story idea, or just want to chat: [email protected]
Today is January 27
Today’s weather: Chilly with plenty of sunshine, and a high of 42.
Tonight: Clear to partly cloudy and cold, with a low of 19.
Snow on Sunday, January 25th at Belmont Abbey. Pic courtesy of Mike McIntyre.
Parsifal Books has opened in Lowell
Parsifal Books has their Grand Opening in Lowell this weekend. They have high-quality used books, new books, coffee, and locally made products. Sounds like a great place to spend a winter morning or afternoon! They are located at 106b East First Street in Lowell.
Their name, Parsifal, is the name of a Wagner Opera, which combines romantic French and German stories recounting different accounts of the Aurthurian knight Parzival (Percival) and his spiritual quest for the Holy Grail.
704 Run Club going strong…
One of the coolest new things in Gaston County is the 704 Run Club. They meet every Thursday at 6 PM at the Rotary Pavilion in Gastonia. More
$25 Million USDOT Grant awarded to Belmont
The City of Belmont is excited to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $25,000,000 in Federal funding through the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant to Belmont’s Safe Routes to Belmont Schools and Campuses project.
This grant will be used by the City of Belmont to implement various transportation improvements throughout the City’s identified high-injury network. The project installs Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Proven Safety Countermeasures on 8 corridors and 5 intersections linking 4 schools, Belmont Abbey College, and downtown. Treatments include high-visibility crosswalks, rapid-flashing beacons, pedestrian lighting, sidewalk infill, dedicated paths, traffic calming, and signal upgrades.
Main Street Pediatric Dentistry in Belmont
Dr. Matthew Savage
Main Street Pediatric Dentistry opens in Belmont
Main Street Pediatric Dentistry has opened at 18 North Main Street in Belmont. Dr. Matthew Savage has been a pediatric dentist in Charlotte for over 20 years. They are located in the former Suntrust Bank building beside the String Bean. More
Buddhist Monks pass through Charlotte
From Mike McIntyre on Facebook: “The Buddhist Monks passed through Charlotte today on their 'Walk for Peace'. I took the opportunity to photograph this historic event. We don't share the same faith views, but I think we all want peace. I know the ultimate peace comes from God.” Great shot Mike!
Photo courtesy of Mike McIntyre
5000 Square Feet of 1926 Charm in Gastonia, $475,900
I’ll spare you the usual realtor gobbledygook, this house at 504 South York Street in Gastonia is absolutely amazing. It is 4933 square feet, has 3 sunrooms, an expansive kitchen with a commercial grade oven, historic details preserved, and too much to list here. Check it out yourself
We serve breakfast!
Taste the sensation that's taking Miami Fusion Café by storm! Our Frita Burger w/ Fries is more than just a meal, it's an experience. A succulent blend of ground beef and chorizo nestled in a brioche bun, topped with grilled onions and matchstick fries, then drizzled with our signature Frita sauce. It's no surprise this dish is a fan favorite!
Check out Mic’s Kitchen! They are located at 141 West Main Ave. in downtown Gastonia.
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!
Gaston County Jobs
Meet Pepper
Meet Pepper! She is a 3 year old Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel/ Poodle). She’s about 12-14 pounds. Pepper is house trained and crate trained. Pepper is deaf. She requires a fenced-in yard, another dog and someone who can teach her sign language. Pepper is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines.
