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🟡 21 ways to enjoy spring in Gaston County

Mar 5, 2026

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🟡 21 ways to enjoy spring in Gaston County

Plus... the Belmont Farmers Market returns, The Trailhead Store at Stowe celebrates its first birthday, and who serves the best hot dog in Gaston County?

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 Spencer Mountain trails break ground

Feb 26, 2026

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🟡 Spencer Mountain trails break ground

Plus... New pizza joint is headed to Belmont, the Fossil Fair returns to the Schiele, and vinyl lovers can dig through records and music memorabilia at the Record & Music Expo in Downtown Gastonia!

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 Chinese Lanterns light up Stowe

Feb 19, 2026

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🟡 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!

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 Gaston County draws national attention in new report

Feb 12, 2026

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🟡 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!

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 Downtown Belmont unveils full 2026 event calendar

Feb 5, 2026

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🟡 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!

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 Daddy-Daughter Masquerade Ball comes to Gastonia YMCA

Jan 29, 2026

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🟡 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!"

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 First Watch coming to Gastonia

Jan 22, 2026

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🟡 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!?!

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 Belmont welcomes New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar

Jan 15, 2026

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🟡 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!

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 Ice sculptures at Stowe bring winter magic

Jan 8, 2026

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🟡 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!

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

Dec 29, 2025

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🟡 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?!

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 A Gaston County guide for last-minute shoppers

Dec 18, 2025

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🟡 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.

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
🟡 Christmastown display is back in Mount Holly

Dec 11, 2025

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🟡 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.

Ben Dungan
Ben Dungan
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