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Discover The Summit Craft Bottle Shop and Taproom in Mount Holly, NC, where local flavor, craft beer, and Halfway Cooks’ elevated street food come together.

Gaston County Tourism, currently recognized as GoGastonNC , is beginning a year-long rebrand process to better represent the county as a destination for visitors, residents, and businesses. The rebrand process will be led by NorthStar Place Branding , a firm specializing in community and destination branding. Their approach combines research, strategy, creativity, and action, with specialists in each area collaborating from the start. This methodology ensures seamless transit

Gaston County's Century Farm Produced by Gaston County Government, Communications Department. Sandcastle Farm is a Century Farm located in Dallas, NC. Many of you may know Sandcastle Farm as an agritourism location with a The Barn at Sandcastle Farm wedding venue, but to Bill Rhyne, all he's ever known it as is "home". Tucked away just outside of downtown Dallas, Sandcastle Farm has been part of Gaston County’s story for over a century. The farm’s roots stretch back to 1912,

A special kind of magic happens when food connects us to our past. In Belmont , North Carolina, one restaurant has turned that connection into a full-fledged celebration of family, tradition, and Southern hospitality. Nellie's Southern Kitchen  isn't just a place to eat—it's a story served on a plate, and at the heart of that story is a beloved Southern staple: pimento cheese. Jonas's family in front of a portrait of Grandma Nellie oil on canvas inside Nellie's Southern Kitch

Gastonia Students in Germany Over thirty years ago a thought emerged about increasing global cooperation at the municipal level. In 1990, then Mayor, James B. “Jick” Garland was approached by a local German businessman, Kurt Scholler, who suggested Gastonia get involved in the Sister Cities International Program. Mayor Garland contacted friend, Bill Lawson, to spearhead a citizens group for the purpose of establishing a local Sister Cities nonprofit organization.  After a qu

" Off the Bitten Path " is a captivating series in which we delve into Gaston County's hidden culinary gems—local dining spots steeped in history, tradition, and cherished family recipes. Mainly visited by residents, these beloved favorites are now being shared with visitors to enhance their experience and make their visit even better. Join us as we explore and showcase these unique spots like Kyle Fletchers, ensuring each visit to Gaston County is memorable and flavorful. Ea

" Off the Bitten Path " is a captivating series where we delve into Gaston County's hidden culinary gems—local dining spots steeped in history, tradition, and cherished family recipes. Known mostly to residents, these beloved favorites are now being shared with visitors to enhance their experience and make their visit even better. Join us as we explore and showcase these unique spots, ensuring each visit to Gaston County is memorable and flavorful. Each of our small towns boa

Best burgers in Gaston County, Bright Star Grill in Mt. Holly voted best of the best several times.

Founded in 2002 by Paul and Milinda Kirkpatrick, Shining Hope Farms meets the needs of the community to provide therapeutic services in an enriching farm environment to improve the quality of life of the participants and their families. Their clients find wellness, strength, and hope on the back of a horse. Shining Hope Farms’ programs are structured to serve individuals and groups with a variety of disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Developmental

HV3 Foundation to Substantially Fund YOC Carolinas Round Subsidies April 13, 2021 (PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.) — Youth on Course — the non-profit organization dedicated to opening doors, supporting dreams and transforming the lives of young people through opportunities on and off the golf course – has named PGA TOUR player Harold Varner, III as its first national ambassador. To date, Varner III has contributed to YOC Carolinas through the HV3 Foundation and will be expanding supp