Hello Gaston County! David here.

Today is November 10th, 2026.

Good morning Gaston County! A lot is going on: new ice cream shop, new apartments, new brewery, new bed & breakfast, new Publix, and more!

Have a great week!

Today's weather: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy , with a low of 43.

New Publix slated for Cramerton

A building permit for $13.8 million has been issued for a 51,301 square foot Publix grocery store to be built in Cramerton, near Belmont. The new store will be in Redhawk Point, at the corner of South New Hope and Lake Wylie roads. A summer 2027 opening is targeted.

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Riverside coming along

Folks are excited about the Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Riverside being built in Mount Holly. OMB says they will have a dedicated family area, and that there is a boat ramp and trailer parking next door. They initially hoped to be open by September.

Tex-Mex Back Road Grill moving to former Villa Roma space

Villa Roma was a Gastonia favorite for 50 years, but closed last year due to the death of owner Denis Fascella Jr. But now the building has been gutted and is being completely remodeled by the owners of Tex-Mex Back Road Grill. Tex-Mex is currently located at 5316 Union Road.

They are looking at a late Spring early summer opening.

The Woodshed in Stanley is NOT closing

Contrary to internet rumors, the Woodshed is not closing. This from Renee Withers with the Woodshed restaurant in Stanley: “ To give our family a well-deserved rest and maintain a healthy work life balance we are changing our hours. We appreciate your incredible support and look forward to seeing you Thursday-Saturday! ~The Withers Family”

New days: Open Thursday 5-9 PM, Friday and Saturday 5-10 PM

Loray Mill transformation continues

The transformation of the Loray Mill continues. Renovation of the west side will add 143 apartments to the 200 that already exist. What a wonderful transformation and use of such a historic space.

I toured this space with the celebrated Lucy Penegar before reconstruction began, and it certainly was a memorable experience. The building was overwhelmingly cavernous, and seemed caught in time. Imagine when this gargantuan building opened in 1902, dwarfing everything around it. It is likely that most people had never seen anything man made this large.

The space was so impressive, I had dreams about it.

Virginia based Monument Co. to convert Flint Mill #2 in Gastonia to apartments

Flint Mill # 2 at 1910 Hunt Ave, in Gastonia will be converted to 270 apartments, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. That’s between North New Hope and Hwy. 7, north of Texas Roadhouse.

The property is 12 acres, and will include a pool, gym, community room, and abundant parking. The company anticipates beginning construction in the first quarter of 2027. It will be a $70 million project.

Flint Mill opened in 1923, and was Gastonia’s second largest mill at the time, second only to the Loray Mill.

Bruster’s is back

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is back in Gastonia. Opening this Thursday November 12th at noon; they are located at 4004 Titman Road.

The Bruster’s Real Ice Cream location previously situated at 1605 Neal Hawkins Road in Gastonia closed permanently around 2012-2013.

Budget Blinds is locally owned and operated!

Sprouts Cafe is closing

Sprouts Cafe is closing. They announced on Facebook that their last day is Christmas eve, December 24th.

Great news!

Jon Walker Stables has openings for Beginner & experienced Riding Students!

First lesson free!*

Ages 5 & up - Available Thursday and Saturday afternoons only-call now to reserve a spot! 803-818-0312

*with purchase of lesson package

Mary Jo’s Inn, Bed & Breakfast

Mary Jo’s Inn, Bed & Breakfast is coming to life in Dallas. They are shooting for a summer opening. They do have one unit open that sleeps 4. It’s located at 106 South Gaston-it’s the unit closest to the house. More

Gaston County and Gastonia continue to grow according to census data

New census estimates show that Gastonia has more than 87,000 residents, and Gaston County has almost 247,000. That would make Gaston County the 11th largest county in the state.

This is so fun! We go every year!

Have you been to Shelli’s She Shed yet?

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!