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Meet Gaston the official mascot for Gaston County Tourism Development
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Gaston, the official ambassador of Gaston County Tourism, here to show you the best places to...

Melissa McCauley
Apr 4, 2022


Congratulations to Belmont, NC for winning best event of the year!
We are so proud to announce that Moonlight on Main won best event for 2021. The North Carolina Association of Festivals & Events is proud...

Melissa McCauley
Feb 24, 2022


Sculpture by Contemporary Artist, Juan Logan, moves to Gaston Museum
Library donates Juan Logan Sculpture to Gaston County Museum to be preserved and displayed in area of prominence Logan’s sculpture,...

Melissa McCauley
Feb 23, 2022


Join Us as We Celebrate 175
2021 represents a significant chapter in Gaston County's history—its 175th anniversary. On December 21, 1846, Gaston County came to be....

Melissa McCauley
Feb 22, 2022


Belmont’s Muddy River Distillery growing by leaps and bounds
One of Belmont’s most innovative and interesting small businesses, as well as a tourism destination , Muddy River Distillery , is growing...

Melissa McCauley
Feb 4, 2022


Welcome to Shining Hope Farms in Mount Holly
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

Melissa McCauley
Jan 26, 2022


Follow in the footsteps of exemplary athletes in Gaston County
Do you know the athletes who have excelled on the national and/or international stage athletes with ties to Gaston County, North...

Melissa McCauley
Jan 13, 2022


Destination: Recreation
Photo: Spencer Mountain Landing 2009 by Nancy-Pierce Over the last few years, Gaston County has increasingly become a destination for...

Melissa McCauley
Dec 22, 2021


Casino excitement is here
This new casino makes for a great getaway in Gaston County Now open in its pre-launch temporary facility, Catawba Two Kings Casino brings...

Melissa McCauley
Dec 15, 2021


Gastonia makes for a great weekend getaway in Gaston County
The city of Gastonia, the largest metropolis located in the heart of Gaston County, is the perfect location for your next weekend...

Melissa McCauley
Dec 10, 2021


Work begins to expand Catawba Two Kings Casino pre-launch facility
Expansion to accommodate an additional 500 gaming machines to open by year’s end, 2021 KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2021) – Work has...

Melissa McCauley
Dec 9, 2021


7 must-visit restaurants for superb Southern cuisine
Heading south for the winter? Warmer temperatures are a perfect excuse to escape the chill and indulge in some superb Southern food. When...

Melissa McCauley
Dec 2, 2021


MOONLIGHT ON MAIN Shining Bright in Belmont
The Museum of the Moon made its way to downtown Belmont where it is shined bright for three weekends serving as the backdrop for a series...

Melissa McCauley
Oct 26, 2021


Outdoor Adventures Make for a Great Weekend Getaway in Gaston County
Fall is absolutely the best time to get outside as temperatures cool and landscapes come brilliantly alive. Get out and explore this...

Melissa McCauley
Oct 14, 2021


7 trails for fall colors within 50 minutes of Charlotte
One of the many great things about living in Charlotte is that you can go from center city to practically off the grid in under an hour....

Melissa McCauley
Oct 4, 2021


8 Dog-Friendly Adventures in Gaston County
It’s prime time to get outdoors for long, sunny days on the trail and in the water—and you don’t have to leave man’s best friend home...

Melissa McCauley
Aug 9, 2021


Deborah Holt Noel of NC Weekend Paddles the 11 Mills Blueway
Join host Deborah Holt Noel as she shares the best things to see and do across the state each weekend. Whether you're a fan of bluegrass...

PBS NC
Aug 6, 2021


Mt Holly and the Makers is Back!
Join us at the Mount Holly Farmer’s Market on Saturday, August 14th from 8am to 12pm, followed by Mt Holly and the Makers from 2pm to 7pm...

Melissa McCauley
Jul 20, 2021


I - S - C - R - E - A - M for ice cream Tony's Ice Cream in Gastonia
Take a drive down East Franklin Blvd. in Gastonia on any old day and you will spy Tony’s Ice Cream, a yellow brick building with its oval...

Melissa McCauley
Jul 10, 2021


Preservation North Carolina presents “Dallas on the Square”
Open House offers rare look inside historic jail and one of the few remaining antebellum Greek Revival-style houses in Gaston County...

Annie Jernigan
Jul 6, 2021

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