Business
Farmers Market opens for the season
Sure signs of spring in Gastonia: Dogwood trees in bloom. Kids playing soccer, baseball and softball. And the reopening of the Dougie Henry Farmers Market on Long Avenue. The Farmers Market opened last Saturday, April […]
Gastonia feels the love with one of America’s “100 Most Romantic Restaurants”
Valentine’s Day is a week away, and a Gastonia restaurant is on the list of “100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America.” Webb Custom Kitchen in Historic Downtown Gastonia at 182 S. South Street was selected […]
Gastonia, Lowell mayors meet with DC representatives on $25 million road grant
Gastonia Mayor Walker Reid and Lowell Mayor Sandy Railey met with officials in the offices of Representative Patrick McHenry and Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis last week in Washington, DC, to seek support for […]
City of Gastonia’s 141st birthday – historical photo gallery
On Jan. 26, the City of Gastonia celebrates its 141st birthday. It was on that date in 1877 that the City became incorporated. The little town started with 140 residents where two railroad lines crossed. […]
Water main break affects Eastridge Mall, surrounding businesses
A ruptured water main along New Hope Road has interrupted water service to Eastridge Mall and its food court, as well as numerous businesses, restaurants and homes near the mall. Officials from Two Rivers Utilities […]
Progressive Rail investing $4.9 million in Gastonia
Progressive Rail’s Piedmont & Northern Railroad is making a $4.9 million investment in Gastonia with a new Carload Connection Campus, located at 601 N. Modena Street. Progressive Rail’s expansion in services is expected to bring […]
City Council updated on latest FUSE developments and plans
While excavators tore apart the old Sears building on West Franklin this week as part of the site preparation for the construction of the FUSE entertainment and athletic facility, City leaders were reviewing the latest […]