🟡 Chinese Lanterns light up Stowe

Plus... local colleges are hosting baseball and softball games, the Ghost Peppers have released their 2026 promo schedule, and the Belmont Farmers Market returns Sunday!

🟡 Gaston County draws national attention in new report

Plus... Chubby’s BBQ heads to Kings Mountain, the Seed Bank returns to the library, and Daniel Stowe Conservancy sets the mood for Valentine’s Day!

🟡 Downtown Belmont unveils full 2026 event calendar

Plus... experience a guided, lantern-lit walk through Kings Mountain National Military Park, McAdenville hosts a chili cook-off, and the Belmont Farmers Market returns!

🟡 Daddy-Daughter Masquerade Ball comes to Gastonia YMCA

Plus...Charlotte Restaurant Week continues, a new bookstore opens in Lowell, and the kids rejoice. "Let It Snow!"

🟡 First Watch coming to Gastonia

Plus...Queen’s Feast kicks off this weekend, The Schiele lights up with laser music shows, and a winter storm is headed our way!?!

🟡 Belmont welcomes New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar

Plus...laser light music shows at The Schiele, an MLK celebration in Dallas, and a $4 million brewery project headed to Downtown Gastonia!

🟡 Ice sculptures at Stowe bring winter magic

Plus...Belmont lands a $25M safety grant, Cavendish Brewery closes, and the Panthers host their first playoff game in nearly 10 years!

🟡 R.O.’S Bar-B-Cue closes iconic Gastonia restaurant

Plus...New Year’s Eve fun for kids and adults, OMB breaking ground in Mount Holly and did we mention that R.O.’s Bar-B-Cue has closed?!

🟡 A Gaston County guide for last-minute shoppers

Plus...Belmont breaks ground on Food Truck Alley and last chances to experience holiday shopping, giving and magic this season.

🟡 Christmastown display is back in Mount Holly

Plus...Christmas parades roll on in Ranlo, Cherryville and Dallas while McAdenville’s Yule Log parade celebrates its annual tradition.

🟡 $8 million revamp coming to Downtown Gastonia

Plus... even more sparkling Christmas lights, festive parades, and plenty of chances for your kids to visit with Santa this season!

🟡 [SPECIAL EDITION] Giving Tuesday Gaston & Christmas Calendar