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The Schiele Museum Debuts a New Lobby Exhibit
Visitors can see the world’s largest flying reptile GASTONIA, N.C., September 29, 2023 – After a major update to the lobby of The Schiele...

Melissa McCauley
Oct 2, 2023
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The Schiele Museum Unveils Its Newest Exhibit
Visitors can be among the first to see it during two special events GASTONIA, N.C., September 20, 2023 – If you have visited The Schiele...

Melissa McCauley
Sep 25, 2023
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8 Landmark Spots Serving Up Classic Burgers
Our State Magazine features 8 landmark spots in North Carolina serving up classic burgers! Shake Shop in Cherryville made the list. Shake...

Melissa McCauley
May 1, 2023
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New Accolades for Gaston County in Best of Blue Ridge 2023
Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s conducted the 13th Annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards this year to find the best outdoor businesses,...

Melissa McCauley
Feb 1, 2023
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It’s All About the Slaw — Gastonia
R.O.’s Sauce, Slaw & Dip is sold at Food Lions, Harris Teeters, and Ingles Markets in Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties, and at...

Melissa McCauley
Jul 10, 2022
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NC WEEKEND features paddling on Gaston County Blueways
NORTH CAROLINA WEEKEND Natural Beauty Season 19 Episode 19 | 26m 46s| North Carolina Weekend explores places around the state famous for...

Melissa McCauley
May 20, 2022
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15 of the Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in North Carolina
Story by NCTripping.com , Photo from Gaston County Tourism One of the most beautiful ways to enjoy spring (especially spring break) is to...

Melissa McCauley
Mar 22, 2022
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Congratulations to Harold Varner III Gaston Native on at PLAYERS Championship, March 2022
Harold Varner III rebounds from poor front in fourth round of the PLAYERS Championship March 14, 2022 Story and video by PGATOUR.COM In...

Melissa McCauley
Mar 15, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Gaston County Growth featured in the Charlotte Business Journal 2021
The pace of development in and around Gaston County has put our communities in play for explosive growth in new business and investment....

Melissa McCauley
Nov 4, 2021
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Gastonia Greenway Extended Through Town in Gaston County
Construction has just wrapped up on an extension of the Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway through central Gastonia. Connecting Lineberger...

Melissa McCauley
Oct 14, 2021
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New Improved Online Trail Map Created by Carolina Thread Trail
The Carolina Thread Trail online map is new and improved! Easier to navigate and more mobile-friendly, the interactive map includes all...

Melissa McCauley
Oct 14, 2021
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Gaston's Great Podcast
Welcome to Gaston's Great A podcast featuring all the positive
things happening in and around Gaston County, NC!

Melissa McCauley
Oct 14, 2021
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12 Exciting Things to Do in Gastonia and Gaston County
Home to 13 distinctively unique municipalities, Gaston County is a huge treasure trove of fun! From the beautiful Daniel Stowe Botanical...

Melissa McCauley
Oct 5, 2021
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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
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8 DAY TRIPS NEAR CHARLOTTE
The Queen City makes a great jumping off point for a day trip or weekend getaway to these nearby attractions. There’s plenty to do in...

Melissa McCauley
Aug 12, 2021
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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
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