2022-23 Montcross Chamber of Commerce Welcome Guide

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The Belmont Skate Park is a state-of-the-art facility offering individuals the opportunity to perfect their skills. Located near the Belmont’s City Works Administration Building, this 6,000 squarefoot park is open dawn to dusk seven days a week.

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Gaston County is a great place to visit, or live. It has a vibrant and diverse culture with something for everyone.

If you are visiting for the first time, we invite you to enjoy all that this vibrant vicinity has to offer. If you are a long-time resident or a frequent visitor, we might offer you some new information about this beautiful area. Our region has so much to offer from magnificent natural beauty and charming history, all the way to warm, inviting local people. This Welcome Guide will lead you to many hours of family fun, cultural events, area attractions, recreational adventures, and local businesses.

In a single day, you can enjoy the beauty of a world renown botanical garden, learn the history of our area at one of several museums, get your heart racing on a mountain bike course, and run the rapids at one of the world’s finest whitewater centers.

Whether it’s enjoying the scenic beauty of the Catawba River, located along the eastern border of Gaston County flow ing through Mount Holly and Belmont, or the South Fork River which flows through Lowell, McAdenville and Cramerton, it’s easy to find numerous outdoor activities to enjoy.

The cities and towns of the Montcross area along Gaston County’seastern border offer residents the best of small-town living, with easy access to the attractions of the big city next door.

In just 20 minutes, eastern Gaston visitors and residents can be in uptown Charlotte for a sporting event, for a play or concert, or just to have a dinner. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is less than a 10-minute drive from Belmont and Mount Holly.

If you’re considering our area as your next home hopefully this publication will be a valuable tool in helping you become acquainted with Gaston County and its thriving communities.

When you arrive, please let us know you’re here. We invite you to attend our events and let us help you quickly connect to sources for services and connect to new friends.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dear newcomers and new businesses to the Montcross Area - the Economic Gateway to Gaston County, serving both the businesses and communities of eastern Gaston County, our Chamber has been providing value and strengthening the economies of our dynamic growing region since 1960. Operating as the Belmont Chamber at that time, we primarily served one community. Now we have evolved and grown to serve a wider region that includes the communities of Belmont, Cramerton, Lowell, McAdenville, Mount Holly, Ranlo and Stanley.

Along with a bolder vision, a new name was announced in 2008 to reflect the expected growth and service to these cities and towns. Derived from the name of the 1,100-acre retail, residential and commercial Montcross project being developed along I-85, between the Catawba and South Fork rivers, “Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce” was chosen as the new name. Partners in the Montcross construction project embraced the idea of the Chamber adopting the name. At that time, close to 40% of the Chamber’s membership had an address other than Belmont. This holds true today with members in every city and town in Eastern Gaston County, plus Gastonia, Charlotte, Lake Wylie, and many others. This enormous project continues being developed today on land owned by the Southern Benedictine Society at Belmont Abbey College, Pharr Yarns, R.L. Stowe Mills and Parkdale Mills with more than 14,000 jobs projected to be created over the next 30 years.

Our strategic location, across the Catawba River from Charlotte, NC, one of the fastest growing metro regions in our country, and one exit away from one of the fastest growing international airports, puts us close to major league sports, and major league culture and attractions, including the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

Our unique cities and towns, each with their own identity and charm, offer great places to live surrounded by miles of trails to hike and ride as well as easy access to rivers for boating, kayaking and canoeing.

Today, we have much to be thankful for. Our small businesses and the communities we serve have shown true grit and courage throughout the pandemic.

The greatest assets we have as a purpose-driven organization are our chamber members and partner cities and towns. One thing we have learned during these challenging times is our Chamber’s mission must be more closely aligned with our cities and towns.

How successful and how well we lead this dynamic Montcross area, will rest on how well we partner and collaborate with our public sector leaders and other organizations. And how we make diversity, equity and inclusion a major factor in the successful growth of our small businesses and our economic growth.

A major step in helping to create our future is through our exciting initiative “Montcross Emerge”. The purpose of Montcross Emerge is to promote and support our small businesses and communities as we emerge from the pandemic. Montcross Emerge exists to serve this purpose practically and personally through a team of industry leading professionals who specialize in marketing, efficiency, culture, economic growth and leadership development. The backbone of our nation is the small business owners and our communities are no different. The small business owners and local entrepreneurs will influence and craft the growth and impact of our local communities. The Montcross Area Chamber exists to serve and add value to them. Our goal is to be recognized as essential, not just relevant.

Welcome. We would love to have you be a part of our chamber and help take us to the next level with your leadership experience.

Marc Jordan, IOM, CCE President and CEO

CHAMBER STAFF

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Marc Jordan, IOM, CCE - President marc.jordan@montcrossareachamber.com

Miranda Wood - Director, Member Engagement and Development miranda.wood@montcrossareachamber.com

Ruth Loeb - Office Administrator ruth.loeb@montcrossareachamber.com

For more information about the Chamber please call us at 704-825-5307 or visit: www.MontcrossAreaChamber.com

Paige Kilburn - Treasurer Equitable Advisors

Emily Wilson - Secretary Atrium Health

Gordon Quarles - Past Chair

Blue Harbor Bank

Shannon Thomas - Past Chair Creative Solutions

DIRECTORS

Del Barajas - Barajas Company

Marc Burns - Techtheon Global Solutions

Melissa Gordon - Piedmont Lithium

Ray Hardee - Pointe Church

Martha Wegner - Duke Energy

Del Murphy - CaroMont Health

Julie Roper - Dominion Energy

Andrea Sipka - Schooley Mitchell

Lindsay Lockett - Gaston Christian School

Adriana Phillilps - Expedia Cruises

Jeff Booker - Gaston County Schools

Mark Yount - Belmont Savings Bank

Preston Wilson - Bower Traust Construction

Philip Brach - Belmont Abbey College

Dr. John Hauser - Gaston College

Wil Neumann - Gaston Capital, LLC

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Sandy Railey - Lowell Mayor

Charlie Martin - Belmont Mayor

Steven Denton - Stanley Mayor

Jim Robinette - McAdenville Mayor

Nelson Wills - Cramerton Mayor

Ronnie Worley - County Commissioner

Greg Beal - Mount Holly Economic Development Director

Josh Watkins - Cramerton Interim Town Manager

Michael Peoples - Gastonia City Manager

Dick Cromlish - Gaston County EDC

Jonathan Blanton - Ranlo Town Manager

Miles Braswell - Mount Holly City Manager

Adrian Miller - Belmont City Manager

Marc Jordan

Natasha Gilbert - Board Chair Chick-fil-A

Todd Garrett - Chair Elect Holy Angels

ON THE COVER

CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont and Belmont Abbey College

CaroMont Health’s new 28-acre medical campus, located just off Interstate 85 in Belmont, will include an acute care hospital with an emergency department, labor and delivery unit, operating rooms and surgical capabilities, and robust diagnostic testing and imaging services. Also planned for the site is a four-floor medical pavilion and parking deck. Early estimates suggest the hospital alone could create as many as 150 new jobs in the region and see as many as 16,000 patients in the first year.

In 2019, CaroMont Health entered into a long-term agreement to lease land from Belmont Abbey, the founder and sponsor of Belmont Abbey College, to build the hospital and associated medical campus. The proximity of CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont to the college campus will offer educational opportunities for students in health science programs at Belmont Abbey College.

“We are building more than a hospital, more than a medical campus, we are building the future,” said Chris Peek, President and Chief Executive Officer at CaroMont Health. “This will be the site of so much hope and promise – where new life is welcomed, where patients heal and where the next generation of healthcare professionals find their purpose.”

HOSPITAL AMENITIES

265,000 Square Feet

65 Hospital Beds

54 Inpatient Beds

12 Bed Observation Unit

16 Emergency Department Rooms

Labor and Delivery Unit

Surgical Suite w/ 2 Operating Rooms

OB/GYN Suite

Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy Suite 2023 - Expected Completion Date

COUNTY By The Numbers

Gaston County Accolades

Largest County Population in NC

Largest School Districts In NC www.gaston.k12.nc.us

Best County for Young Professionals in NC

99 (2020) Niche.com

2022 Best Counties to Live In NC

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GETTING Here

GET HERE BY CAR

Three of North Carolina’s five interstate roadways run through, or are minutes away from Gaston County: I-85, I-485, & I-77

Access to area highways include: US 74, US 321, NC 7, NC 27, and NC 273 among numerous others.

GET HERE BY AIR

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy. | Charlotte, NC 28208 704-359-4013

Toll Free: I-800-FLY-CDIA Parking: 704-359-4038 www.cltairport.com

Gastonia Municipal Airport 1126 Gaston Day School Rd. | Gastonia NC 28056 704-869-7844 www.cityofgastonia.com

GET HERE BY RAIL

Amtrak 350 Hancock Street | Gastonia, NC 28054 800-872-7245 www.amtrak.com

GET HERE BY BUS

Greyhound 121 N. Oakland Avenue | Gastonia, NC 28052 704-866-6855 www.greyhound.com

Gastonia Transit 700 N. Broad Street | Gastonia, NC 28052 704-866-6056 www.cityofgastonia.com

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) CATS has over 70 bus and rail routes in the greater Charlotte region. 704-336-7433 (RIDE) www.ridetransit.org

Park and Ride - Gastonia Express

• Abbey Plaza Shopping Center Route: 85x 601 Park Street | Belmont, NC 28012

• Gastonia Transit Center Route: 85x 121 North Oakland Street | Gastonia, NC 28052

GO, SEE & DO

DANIEL STOWE BOTANICAL GARDEN

Located on 380 acres, this botanical garden is just south of Belmont along the banks of Lake Wylie. Features include spectacular gardens with sparkling fountains, nature trails, gift shop, and much more. The orchid conservatory is devoted to displaying tropical plants and orchids. A broad variety of educational programs, classes and special events are also offered year-round. This is truly a must-see for all ages.

6500 S. New Hope Road | Belmont, NC 28012 | 704-825-4490 www.dsbg.org

US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER

Located on the banks of the Catawba River across from Mount Holly. This 1,300 acre stateof-the art facility offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation and fun such as white-water rafting and kayaking, flat-water kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, zip lines, ropes courses, a canopy tour, as well as 30+ miles of biking, hiking and running trails.

5000 Whitewater Center Parkway | Charlotte, NC 28214 704-391-3900 | www.usnwc.org

COTTON CANDY FACTORY

If you have a sweet tooth, then this is the place to satisfy your sugar needs. Established by Holy Angels, treat yourself to a cloud of customized cotton candy with 25 different varieties that you can spin yourself. Enjoy a large selection of "penny-candy" sold by the pound, as well as a giant gumball machine named “Big Mama”

21 N. Main Street | Belmont, NC 28012 | 704-825-0416 www.holyangelsnc.org/cotton-candy-factory

BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE

Established in 1876, this a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution with more than 1,400 students. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, the college’s basilica is the spiritual center of the campus. The basilica features stained glass windows exhibited in the 1892 World’s Fair, and a unique baptismal font of historical significance.

100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road | Belmont, NC 28012 704-461-6700 | www.BelmontAbbeyCollege.edu

SCHIELE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Exceptional opportunities for visitors of all ages to see the region’s rocks, minerals, plants and animals. Includes the largest collection of land mammal species in the Southeast. Visitors can see and learn about rotating planets, moons, galaxies, comets, asteroids and black holes in the domed ceiling planetarium.

1500 E. Garrison Boulevard | Gastonia, NC 28054 | 704-866-6908 | www.schielemuseum.org

CHRISTMASTOWN USA

With almost a half-million lights decorating 400+ trees throughout town, McAdenville is a popular local attraction each December. Thousands of visitors drive or walk the nearly two mile route through town to view this spectacular holiday display. There’s live entertainment as well as scheduled appearances by Santa.

www.mcadenville-christmastown.com | www.mcadenvillenc.com

GASTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY

Housed in the historic Hoffman Hotel which was built in1852, the Gaston County Museum showcases permanent exhibits such as The Ties That Bind, which includes rare artifacts that tell the story of Carolina’s textile history, and North Carolina’s largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the Daniel Stowe Carriage House. As a family-friendly facility, the Museum is free of charge and has rotating exhibits related to local art and history, and interactive displays to engage younger audiences as well as old!

131 W. Main Street | Dallas, NC 28034 | 704-922-7681

www.gastoncountymuseum.org

MOUNT HOLLY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Mount Holly Historical Society (MHHS) was founded in 2010 with a vision statement of “Understanding Our Past Today.” MHHS is dedicated to research and displaying the history of people, places, and events that illuminate the heritage of Mount Holly. There is a growing collection of pictures, photographs, relics, and memorabilia on display throughout the museum.

131 S. Main Street | Mount Holly, NC 28120 980-277-1249 |

www.mounthollynchistoricalsociety.org

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

Visitors can explore, examine, engage and seek a better understanding and deeper appreciation for the African-American culture. Located in the revitalized Loray Mill, donated artifacts including photographs, books, and farming equipment high light the accomplishments of notable Gaston County natives and residents from the past through present day. The Little Korner Bookshop, located in the museum, features books written by and about the Black Experience for all age groups.

300 South Firestone Street, Suite P Gastonia, NC 28052 | 980-888-4005

www.blackhistorymuseumgastonia.org

BELMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Historical exhibits, records and a large collection of photo’s, videos, books, and artifacts fill one of

Belmont’s oldest homes, which is called a Cultural and Heritage Learning Center. Displays tell the story of early times in the greater Belmont area from the Indians who traveled through here to the once thriving textile industry. There’s even a Sports Hall of Fame with memorabilia of the athletes who have been inducted over the years. Behind the center, a 1920’s mill village house has been restored as well as an outdoor kitchen.

40 Catawba Street | Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-4848 | www.thebelmonthistoricalsociety.org

MILLICAN PICTORIAL HISTORY MUSEUM

If you are a history buff, then this is a must-see destination! Housed in The Abram Stowe House, which is the oldest house in Belmont, NC, this museum features a unique collection of photo graphs illustrating local and area history. Admission is free but donations are accepted.

35 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-5391 millicanpictorialhistorymuseum.com

BREVARD STATION MUSEUM

Browse numerous historical artifacts and informa tion pertaining to the region around the town of Stanley. There is an abundance of collections displayed including railroad memorabilia, sports memorabilia and military memorabilia. There is also the Research and Genealogy Center for visitors to look through genealogy and family records. Admission is free but donations are accepted.

112 S. Main Street | Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-9801 | www.brevardstation.com

www.gastongov.com/389/Parks-Recreation

Belmont Parks & Recreation

www.cityofbelmont.org/departments/parks-recreation/

Cramerton Parks & Recreation

704-825-8191

704-824-4231

www.cramerton.org/departments/parks___recreation/index.php

Davis Park

204 Park Dr., Belmont, NC 28012

Ebb Gantt Park

500 Brook St., Belmont, NC 28012

Frady Field

611 E. Catawba St., Belmont, NC 28012

Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park

1400 Catawba St., Belmont, NC 28012

Linford Park

Cason St., Belmont, NC 28012

Reid Park

305 Sacco St., Belmont, NC 28012

Rodden Field

151 Vine St., Belmont, NC 28012

Stowe Park

24 S. Main St., Belmont, NC 28012

Centennial Center

100 Center St., Cramerton, NC 28032

Central Park

100 Victory Ln., Cramerton, NC 28032

Goat Island Park

141 8th Ave., Cramerton, NC 28032

Riverside Park and Greenway

69 Riverside Dr., Cramerton, NC 28032

Bob Bolick Park

501 W. First Street, Lowell, NC 28098

519 Park Circle, Lowell, NC 28098

Joe Hudson Neighborhood Park 305 Reid Street, Lowell, NC 28098

Legacy Park

Elm St., McAdenville, NC 28101

McDonald Field

149 Park Dr., McAdenville, NC 28101

Catawba Heights Neighborhood Park

101 Beaty Rd., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Mountain Island Park at Mount Holly

400 Mountain Island Rd., Mount Holly, NC 28120

River Street Park

300 N. River St., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Tuckaseege Park

165 Broome St., Mount Holly, 28120

Veterans Park

127 E. Glendale Ave., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Woodlawn Park

511 Woodlawn Ave., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Ranlo Park

Lowell Parks & Recreation

www.lowellnc.com/departments/parks-recreation/ Mount Holly Parks & Recreation

Stanley Parks & Recreation

1624 Spencer Mountain Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054

Harper Park

301 Blacksnake Rd., Stanley, NC 28164

704-824-3518

704-951-3006

980-522-6769

BELMONT SKATE PARK

This 6,000 square-foot park features a closed kidney bowl,quarter pipes, ramps, rail slides, stair steps and a Hubba shade structure. The park accomodates all skill levels and has a beginner area for those just starting out.

1401 E. Catawba Street | Belmont, NC 28012

www.cityofbelmont.org/departments/parks-recreation/

ROCKY BRANCH PARK

This popular park offers 3.6 miles of trails for hikers and mountain bikers of all skill levels. Thee Town of Cramerton, City of Belmont, and Gaston County Schools formed a partnership to create the first inter-municipal park in the region. The Carolina Thread Trailand Tarheel Trailblazers are also instrumental in transforming this public space into a modern trail system for runners, walkers and mountain bikers of all skill levels.

When all construction phases are complete, visitors will have 7 trails to enjoy.

Carolina Thread Trail: Gravel surface trail with destinations includ ing Woodrow Rd. in Belmont, Eagle Rd. in Cramerton and Stuart Cramer High School.

Boulder Trail: 1.2 mile intermediate mountain bike trail with jumps, berms, and mandatory and optional features.

Canopy Trail: 1.15 mile beginner level mountain bike trail with jumps, berms, and optional features.

Euler’s Way Trail: 1.1 mile intermediate bypass mountain bike trail with jumps, berms, and optional features.

Legacy Trail: 0.9 mile advanced mountain bike trail with jumps, drops, natural terrain and mandatory intermediate features.

Eagle Trail: 0.6 mile mountain bike trail with jumps, berms, and optional features.

103 Sacco Street | Belmont, NC 28012 http://rockybranchparknc.com

CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL

The Carolina Thread Trail winds its way through Gaston County as part of a regional network of connected greenways, trails and blueways that reaches 15 counties. Envisioned as a 20+ year effort, the trail links people, cities, towns and attractions in NC and SC. The Trail's name was inspired by the regions rich heritage of textiles and weaving fabric. This intricate network of trails will weave together people, communities and nature - connecting Carolinians for generations to come.

www.carolinathreadtrail.org

Harold Rankin Park

KAYAK RENTALS and GUIDED TOURS

THE BOATHOUSE

Rent a kayak, canoe or standup paddleboard for a 90-minute paddling experience on the South Fork River. You will launch from The Boathouse and paddle upstream for 1 mile when you reach the shoals and float back.

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10AM – 4PM

Location: 115 Willow Drive, McAdenville, NC

Cost: $25 ($20 for McAdenville, Cramerton, and Belmont residents)

Walk-ups welcome! Group reservations are available (6 or more boats) on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM and must be booked in 15 days in advance.

FLATWATER ON LAKE WYLIE

Enjoy 90 minutes of self-guided paddling at your own pace on a calm, quiet stretch of the Catawba River on upper Lake Wylie. This kayaking experience is great for first time paddlers or families with young children.

Hours: Saturdays and Sundays 10AM-4PM (Starting June 4)

Location: Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park – 1400 E. Catawba Street, Belmont, NC

Cost: $25 ($20 for McAdenville, Cramerton, and Belmont residents)

Walk-ups welcome! Group reservations are available (6 or more boats) on Saturdays and Sundays at 2PM and must be booked in 15 days in advance.

SLOW FLOW KAYAKING

Paddle down the slowly flowing South Fork River at your leisure with this scenic experi ence. You’ll start your paddle at the McAdenville South Fork River Greenway Access (501 Lakeview Drive, located next to the River Room). From there, you’ll float down stream about 1.5 miles to Cramerton, NC. This scenic section of river is perfect for beginners and intermediates alike. Shuttle service to and from McAdenville is included.

Experience Options (Saturdays & Sundays starting April 9)

• Walk-up Rental – 10AM-4PM (90 minute rental) $30 ($25 for McAdenville, Cramerton, and Belmont residents)

- McAdenville or Cramerton

• Intro to Kayaking Class (Saturday Only) – 1PM-1:30PM with 90 minute rental (must pre-register at least 2 days in advance)

• Group Reservation Self-Guided

• Group Reservation with Guide (add $25)

All group reservations must be made 15 days in advance.

Group reservations require a minimum of 6 boats.

12 single kayaks and 3 tandem kayaks are available for group reservations.

Group reservation time options:

- 2PM-3:30 PM – McAdenville South Fork River Greenway Access to Centennial Center River Access in Cramerton (141 8th Avenue)

- 2PM-4 PM – McAdenville to Riverside Park (past Goat Island) and back to Centennial Center River Acces

HALF DAY GUIDED TOURS

Enjoy an authentic river experience with 2 professional guides who will help you navigate this beautiful stretch of the South Fork of the Catawba! This kayaking experience is great for those who are comfortable in the water but might not be experts. It is accessible to many skills levels, but includes low Class I and Class II rapids in several sections with easy moving, gentle water in between. Each trip will last approximately 3 hours.

Location: Meet at The Boathouse, shuttle provided to Spencer Mountain Access Area (115 Willow Drive, McAdenville, NC)

Cost: $50 guided tour fee includes kayak, paddle, helmet, Personal Floatation Device, safety instruction, and shuttle to Spencer Mountain.

Age Minimum: 12 years old. Weight limit on kayaks: 250 lbs.

Tours must be booked at least 2 days in advance.

115 Willow Drive | McAdenville, NC 28101 | 704-679-9494 | www.catawbariverkeeper.org/kayak-rentals/

CROWDERS MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

As the highest point in Gaston County, this 126-acre State Park is located on the western outskirts of Gaston County. The two peaks, Crowder’s Mountain and The Pinnacle are remnants of an ancient mountain range which formed some 400-500 million years ago and was gradually worn down by the elements. This is a popular destination for many outdoor enthusiasts such as rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, fishing, backcountry camping, bird watching and picnicking.

522 Park Office Lane Kings Mountain, NC 28086 704-853-5375 www.ncparks.gov

BELMONT ROWING CENTER

Rowing is a low-impact sport that offers a full-body workout for participants of all ages. Novice and varsity rowing programs for youth 13 and above follow the school calendar. Adult programs are available year-round and participants with all levels of experience and expertise, from beginners to elite rowers, are welcome.

1500 River Drive #140 | Belmont, NC 28012 | www.belmontrowingcenter.org

gastonlibrary.org

Main Library

1555 E. Garrison Boulevard | Gastonia, NC 28054 | 704-868-2164

Belmont Branch

125 Central Avenue | Belmont, NC 28012 | 704-825-5426

TECH @ Lowell Branch

203 McAdenville Road | Lowell, NC 28098 | 704-824-1266

Mount Holly Branch

245 W. Catawba Avenue | Mount Holly, NC 28120 | 704-827-3581

Stanley Branch

205 N. Peterson Street | Stanley, NC 28164 | 704-263-4166

DRIVERS LI CENSE & REGISTRATION

www.ncdot.org/DMV

Driver's License Office

785 W. Charlotte Avenue | Mount Holly, NC 28120 | 704-827-9486

Driver's License Office

2560 W. Franklin Boulevard | Gastonia, NC 28052 | 704-853-5372

NCDMV License Tag Bureau

246 N. New Hope Rd., Suite 239 | Gastonia, NC 28054 | 704-864-4856

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The city of Belmont boasts numerous attractions to lure visitors to its downtown area, and plenty of events and improvements planned to make sure they continue to return.

With a schedule that includes a wide variety of events from a back-toschool bash to a small business Saturday encouraging patrons to shop local, the city’s leaders work hard to create an atmosphere that is not only welcoming to residents and tourists but also supportive of its many hometown businesses.

Kayakers On The Catawba River

For several Thursday evenings in the fall, the city hosts Thursday Pops. Attendees are encour aged to bring their lawn chairs to Stowe Park and enjoy free live music at the Pavillion. The city also hosts a monthly farmer’s market the third Thursday of the month downtown.

Combined with a Halloween-themed “Boo Fest,” several Christmas events and the annual spring Garibaldi Festival featuring food, music and art, a steady stream of traffic is constantly converging on the popular downtown area as well as the city’s public parks facilities. To help ensure these facilities are prepared for the growing number events and attendees, plans are underway for several renovations and upgrades, according to Assistant City Manager, Kevin Krouse.

“We will be investing in rubber bond play ground surfacing in Davis and Stowe Park,” he said. “We will be renovating the Stowe Park restroom facility to add more men’s and women’s facilities. These updates will allow the restrooms to accommodate more people who are using the facility.”

New picnic shelters will also be installed at Davis Park and Kevin Loftin Park, Krouse added.

Beyond the parks, construction continues on the new recreation facility, with an opening date set for May 4, 2023. The center, located between the City Works building and Kevin Loftin Park on E. Catawba St., will include three high-school-size basketball courts, six volleyball courts, a state-ofthe-art media room for teen programing, an indoor walking track and multiple fitness classrooms. The newly opened skate park is also on the same campus. The recreation center’s location near the banks of the Catawba River also provides an ideal setting for a large multipurpose room with a balcony overlooking the river, which will be available for booking events.

Beyond it’s public parks and downtown area, the city is also making several investments and upgrades with other capital improvement projects, Krouse said.

“We will have several CIP projects that invest in stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure. This will include culvert replacements, a new streetsweeper, new sewer and water service lines and mains,” he said, as well as “investing in vehi cles and equipment to make our job more effective and efficient.”

In the retail sector, Culver’s restaurant will soon begin construction on a new, 4,300-squarefoot building on Hawley Avenue.

From skate parks to live music, indoor sports to outdoor events, the city of Belmont offers a wide variety of events and recreation, shopping and eating and overall entertainment to cater to any resident or visitors in search of a bustling city destination with plenty of connections to its surrounding natural assets. a

NEED INFORMATION?

Downtown Belmont has two information kiosks to help residents and visitors discover local businesses, restaurants, community events and activities.

Users also have access to a downtown map and a history tour with just the tap of a finger.

LOCATIONS

Entrance to Stowe Park on Main St. - - - - - - - - - - - & - - - - - - - - - -Main St. near Kenwood St.

BELMONT GO! APP

Download the Belmont GO App for free maps, guides, events, and fun-filled themed tours throughout Belmont. Themed self-guided walking tours include Trains on Main, Belmont History Walk and Public Art Tour.

Go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, search "Belmont Go" and get your free download today!

New Recreation Facility Construction

Skate Park

Boo Fest

All aboard! Belmont Trolley is working to give passengers the opportunity to ride on a piece of history. This non-profit, volunteer based operation is restoring three trolleys to preserve history and to boost tourism in Belmont. Two of the trolley cars operated in Europe and one of them ran in uptown Charlotte until 1938. Belmont Trolley is raising $2.5 million to restore the cars and build a 6,000 square foot trolley barn to house the three cars. The facility will also serve as a community and civic event facility

in downtown Belmont. When complete, the historic trolley cars will run from downtown Belmont to Belmont Abbey College. The line will run parallel to the Belmont Rail Trail, a greenway following the path of the Carolina Thread Trail through Belmont.

Engineering students from UNC Charlotte are designing a batterypowered system to provide electricity to the cars so they operate with clean energy. Belmont Trolley plans to have the trolley service up and running by late 2023.

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Mount Holly

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hen the owner of a Charlotte brewery began searching for a location to expand his popular beer garden, he found an ideal property along the Catawba River in Mount Holly.

“I was looking in that area because I wanted to get on the other side of the river and serve Mount Holly and other Gaston County towns,” said John Marrino, founder of Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB). “That's what sold us on that special property, it’s perfectly situated on a bluff about 15 feet above the river.”

This future site of the company’s new full-service, glassenclosed restaurant and beer garden will provide an ideal setting for enjoying a cold, crafted brew.

“When you just stand there and you see the sun glistening off the water, it's just one of those things that helps you relax,” he said.

Like Marrino, city leaders have long recognized Mount Holly’s natural assets and the allure the city’s river frontage and ample greenery provide for new residents and visitors.

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“We continue to get more trails on the ground,” City Manager Miles Braswell said. “It never ends, there's always some thing going on.”

The latest update to the city’s evergrowing trail system includes linking several existing trails together to form the River Hawk Greenway under the motto, “Go Where the River Takes You.” This system of natural surface and paved trails will connect local parks and the city complex as well as neighboring communities and businesses, including the future OMB site.

“The greenway system that we have in place now is actually right beside Olde Mecklenburg Brewery,” Braswell said. “It is an opportunity for people to get on the trail system and explore.”

That exploration is not limited only to foot traffic, he added. Several of the area’s businesses are also accessible by paddling along the Catawba River and Dutchman’s Creek.

In the downtown area, a public arts advisory commission continues to guide more installations, including a mural based on a Bob Marley song and a refurbished Coke painting.

“People appreciate looking at art, Braswell said. The city is nearing

completion of the Mount Holly Police Department Memorial Plaza, a well-received project honoring a local officer killed in the line of the duty. By the end of the year, one of the final statues to be placed will include a child carrying a folded American flag along with a canine officer.

Tuck Park Pollinator Garden Statue

Mount Holly Nights Concert

Police Department Memorial Plaza

Along Interstate 85, several large projects continue to signal growth. These include more than 300 apartments planned on 31 acres as well as a second project with 185 apartments and 15 townhomes on a separate 15 acre parcel. A new restaurant overlooking the Catawba River and additional high end apartments add to future growth plans, Braswell said.

Including our local residents in the city’s future is still an important focus for Mount Holly, Braswell said. In addition to the locally-selected arts committee, the city is also rebranding its six-part summer concert series to give Mount Holly residents an opportunity to audition for each of the opening acts.

“You'll get the local folks that want to come and support the local talent,” he said.

To fill a craving for quiet nature walks, lively downtown music and art, and everything in between, “Mount Holly is a great little town,” Marrino said. a

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With over ten miles of riverfront trails, the River Hawk Greenway, part of the Carolina Thread Trail, will be the longest in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Joining parks and neighborhoods, traversing woods and creeks, including a Main Street section through historic downtown Mount Holly, the River Hawk Greenway provides a unique outdoor recreation experience and truly connects community & nature. In the next year, Mount Holly will focus on linking The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery project to former textile mills, which are in the midst of exciting undertakings. In addition, blueways and mountain bike trails provide valuable pathways to the Catawba River and our Woods and Water District. To learn more, please visit the parks storymap at the QR code above. #walkthehawk; #connectingcommunity&nature

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Cramerton

Cramerton Numbers

Population: 5,296

Land Area: 3.83 square miles

Tax Rate: 47.5¢ per $100 valuation

Median Household Income: $87,927

Median Housing Value: $220,400

Total Housing Units: 2,506

High School Graduate or Higher: 95.3%

Female Persons: 49.2%

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US Census: *Census, April 1, 2020; **2020 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates BY PENELOPE D. McCLENNY

With the South Fork River playing a vital role in the health, fitness, recreation and business pulse of the east Gaston County town of Cramerton, local leaders and volunteers are dedicated to making sure the river stays healthy.

“We are a very cool riverfront town,” Mayor Nelson Wills said.

The South Fork, which is the largest tributary of the Catawba River, winds just steps from Cramerton’s lively and growing downtown area and easily draws residents and visitors to enjoy its banks and waters. To help maintain this natural asset, the town has partnered with a local nonprofit, the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, to upfit a downtown building that will serve as a headquarters for river-centered recreation, art and music.

Confluence, located at 117 Center Street, will offer rentals for all types of recreational gear, including kayaks, bikes and fishing poles for enjoying the town’s 180 acres of parks, public spaces and river access. The store, located within walking distance of the popular Goat Island, will also partner with the Cramerton Parks and Recreation Department to offer

rentals of ping pong, cornhole and disc golf gear that can be used throughout the park. All proceeds from the store will help support the South Fork River Health Project, which helps monitor local water quality and support other enhancements along the waterway.

To further improve the quality of the South Fork, town commissioners have agreed to help fund a study on removing a local low head dam. The demolition of the structure will not only help prevent downtown flooding and dangerous underwater currents during high water events, but also increase access to the town via the South Fork.

“It’s a complicated project. I don’t want to make it sound easy,” Wills said, but added that clearing the dam will allow more people to visit the town by way of the river.

“Imagine small vessel traffic to downtown Cramerton as a destination spot,” he said.

Highlighting the town’s proximity to several other Gaston County municipalities provides a great link to the many businesses and attractions in the area, Wills said. Cramerton recently secured funding to partner with McAdenville to construct an entrance between the two towns.

“It’s key to partner with McAdenville on this gateway,” he said, adding that the link with “Christmas Town” could prove especially popular during the holiday season.

“Visitors could originate in Cramerton, have dinner in Cramerton, walk through McAdenville, then walk back,” Wills said.

Strengthening links to these two towns helps highlight the similarities in their pasts as strong mill communities that also play such an important role in their future.

“The overarching goal is to reestablish Cramerton,” he said, adding that the town is also working to rejuvenate the Center Street area downtown. “It was the model mill village. This was the heart of the textile world.”

By focusing on abundant natural resources and strong community ties, Wills said Cramerton is well on its way to becoming the “modern mill concept of the future.”

“Our recreation opportunities are literally best in class in the world,” he said, noting the town’s popular greenways, challenging bike routes and strong golf history. “We are not a cut-through town, we are a destination.” a

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Permanent Ping Pong Table at Goat Island Park

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Lowell

Lowell Numbers

Population: 3,564

Land Area: 2.7 square miles

Tax Rate: 43¢ per $100 valuation

Median Household Income: $42,902

Median Housing Value: $119,700

Total Housing Units: 1,598*

High School Graduate or Higher: 81.9%

Median Age: 41.1 +/- 5.8

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BY PENELOPE D. McCLENNY

Overhauling a past eyesore into a future public park full of amenities is just one step the city of Lowell is taking toward building an active future for residents and visitors.

In early 2021, the city officially acquired 17 acres, including more than 850 feet of waterfront footage along the South Fork River, from a former chemical plant. While the next step includes partnering with the state to mitigate any environmental issues, future plans call for a fishing pier, a kayak launch, an amphitheater, multiple playgrounds, and a host of other amenities for the public to enjoy.

“It helps clean up an eye sore for the community but it also adds needed facilities,” City Manager Scott Attaway said of plans for the Main Street property, which is adjacent to Gaston County’s Poston Park. Redevelopment plans will also include a new Public Works Facility.

The city recently created a comprehensive master plan for its parks and recreation department, seeking public input to help guide decisions. In general, residents are eager to enjoy more outdoor activities, Parks and Recreation Director Cristy Cummings said, with a few specific requests.

“Amenities is the number one thing,” she said. “The two top requests that came off those plans were more walking trails and a splash pad.”

To help answer those requests, the city is in the process of its first greenway project, which will include a path from Lowell Elementary. Plans are also in the works for updates to Harold Rankin and Bob Bolick parks.

“We’ve got a lot of planning going so we can get ready to make some stuff happen,” Attaway said.

The city has partnered with several regional businesses to help add new events to the calendar. For example,CaroMont Health sponsors a downtown music series and a Mount Holly yoga studio offers monthly Saturday morning outdoor sessions.

“We had a good turnout,” Cummings said of the yoga sessions. “People were really excited about this new program we’re offering.”

In addition to these events, holiday vendor fairs and art festivals are helping to draw crowds downtown. City officials are also reaching out to downtown property and business owners to help develop a comprehensive plan.

“They want more businesses and more things to go to in their town,” Attaway said, adding that residents are especially interested in more local restaurant and retail options. To help ensure accessibility and safety, the city is working to make downtown Lowell a more walkable space.

“We’ve got the state Department of Transportation involved to talk about how we can do some different things to make it more walkable and to make sure it’s safe,” Attaway said. The city recently added a bike lane along McAdenville Road as well as increased pedestrian access to the library from downtown.

In addition to these improvements, the Lowell Police Department recently purchased new communications equipment secured through the Governor’s Crime Commission to help serve two officer positions added to the force last year. To help patrol the city’s growing greenway system, the depart ment has also applied for a grant to purchase a UTV vehicle, a department spokesman said.

As this Gaston County city continues to grow, local leaders are working to ensure businesses view Lowell as a great location while also ensuring the safety of its citizens and visitors. a

Rendering Of New Public Works Facility

McAdenville

McAdenville Numbers

Population: 890

Land Area: 1.49 square miles

Tax Rate: 33¢ per $100 valuation

Median Household Income: $89,792

Median Housing Value: $285,900

Total Housing Units: 375

High School Graduate or Higher: 93.2%

Median Age: 41.9

BY PENELOPE D. McCLENNY

While choosing to spend the day in the active town of McAdenville may be an easy decision, choosing among the numerous activities, shops and restaurants may prove to be much more difficult.

“McAdenville is really going through some fun and exciting changes right now, so this summer and fall are the perfect time to come check it out on a Saturday,” said John Searby, Executive Director of the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation.

The organization’s new headquarters in a renovated building down town is just one of several projects underway to expand out door and retail enterprises in this small but lively east Gaston County community.

South Fork River

“If you were to drive or walk through town right now, it looks like a huge development zone,” Town Council Member Greg Richardson said. “We're really excited about having the Riverkeeper headquarters in McAdenville and the attention that's going to bring for the South Fork River.”

The new facility will include a wide range of services, from classrooms to host summer camps to a tap room featuring local brews to a lab to facilitate the foundation’s water testing program.

“The thing we’re excited about at the new headquarters is that our lab will be the largest of any Waterkeeper group in North Carolina and one of the largest in the Southeast,” Searby said. “This will allow us to increase the volume and scope of work we can accomplish from a water quality testing stand point, which allows us to keep the public informed about public health concerns or threats our region’s waters may be facing.”

In 2021, more than 1,500 people made their way down the South Fork and other local waterways through programs organized by the Foundation. Those excursions range in length, from an easy-to-paddle, 90-minute section accessible from the Boathouse just a few minutes from downtown McAdenville to the longer South Fork Rapids tour.

Once off the water, guests will be able to unwind with a cold drink at The River Room, another facility within the new headquarters. With 12 taps featuring rotating beer selections, the bar will only serve drinks that source water from the Catawba River Basin, including a few ciders and wines as well. With proceeds benefiting the Foundation, the tap room will also help support local waterways.

“The River Room will operate as a private club, meaning that all members of Catawba Riverkeeper will automatically be members of The River Room. Those who are not members can either join the organization and support our work to preserve, protect, and restore the waters of the Catawba River or get a one day membership to just enjoy some drinks with us,” Searby said.

In fact, a trip to downtown McAdenville offers several opportunities to not only enjoy the waterways, greenways, and businesses, but also support several organizations. Before enjoying the river or the local trails, Searby recommends breakfast at Spruced Goose Station. Established by the Holy Angels, the café helps support and provide meaningful employment opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities.

On a recent Saturday, Spruced Goose patrons could enjoy one of their delicious breakfast burritos with a side of cheesy hash browns while watching workers continue exciting improvements on downtown renovations.

“We always felt that McAdenville had a lot of potential,” Richardson said, “and we feel like we are on the path toward realizing it.” a

CHRISTMAS TOWN USA®

With a tradition that began in 1956 when the local Men’s Club decided to decorate a number of trees with Christmas lights, McAdenville is now known as “Christmas Town USA®”. The glow of all the lights makes McAdenville an annual destination and it has grown to a month-long celebration with light displays involving residents, businesses, and churches. It has grown to be one of the nation's largest, attracting a half-million visitors who stroll or slowly drive the 1.3 mile loop through town. Each year, thousands of red, white and green lights decorate nearly 400 trees throughout town with special displays that surround the lake at the town’s center. www.mcadenville-christmastown.com

Rendering Of New Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Headquarters

The Boathouse

Spruced Goose

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Ranlo

BY PENELOPE D. McCLENNY

More than a decade ago, Ranlo restaurant owner Will Patrignelli simply sought to bring a great hot dog to his new hometown.

He had no idea that his mission to offer his neighbors a good meal by opening Will's Doggn' It Deli and Dogs would help build bonds in this east Gaston County town and draw in visitors from throughout the area.

When Town Manager Jonathan Blanton asks visitors what brings them to Ranlo, he said the answer is almost always the same: "Will's, Will's, Will's."

Patrignelli’s popular Philly cheesesteak and creative twists on New York-style dogs may draw many for lunch or dinner, but plenty are also drawn to Ranlo's natural assets as well. Like several other municipalities within Gaston County, Ranlo's quiet setting and natural beauty situated closely to the big-city attractions of Charlotte are making the town increasingly popular for new residents.

"We are less than a mile from Interstate 85," Blanton said. "Just the location of where Ranlo is, it's perfectly positioned for people who want that small town feel but can be in the hustle and bustle in mere minutes. It's having everything you want in your backyard while also having the ability to have a backyard."

As that enticing location leads to increasing population growth, Blanton said he and other local leaders are charged with making sure Ranlo grows in the most effective manner.

"Our main focus right now is just development, develop ment, development," Blanton said. Town leaders recently revised local land use ordinances and are making plans for $10 million in capital improvements.

"A lion's share of that will be water and sewer," Blanton said. "We are very excited that we are going to be able to bring new water meters to every single home in Ranlo."

Ranlo Numbers

Population: 4,511

Land Area: 1.819 square miles

Tax Rate: 40¢ per $100 valuation

Median Household Income: $66,360

Median Home Value: $145.100

Total Housing Units: 1,720

High School Graduate or Higher: 87.1%

Median Age: 33.9 +/- 2.5

Sources US Census: *Census, April 1, 2020; **2020 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

Those projects will also include up-fitting several miles of water lines as well as much needed upgrades to the community center, he said.

Looking forward to future residents and commercial proj ects, town leaders have also worked to modernize zoning ordinances.

"Since 2000, Ranlo has almost doubled in population. What was good for 2002 isn't necessarily in the best interest in 2022," Blanton said. Updating these guidelines will help guide both the town and any future residents and business owners.

These plans, Blanton said, make changes "fair on both ends, making sure that we are protected and the developers have reasonable expectations when they come in to develop."

As both his business and the town continue to grow, Patrignelli said he is confident in the steps local citizens and leaders, especially Blanton, are taking.

“He has been an absolute blessing to this town. He is what this town needed,” Patrignelli said of the town manager. “They’re willing to change here. Ranlo has a ton of potential and Jonathon is the kind of guy that can squeeze it out.”

From both his personal experience and his observations of the town's day-to-day rhythms from behind the deli counter, Patrignelli said he is proud of Ranlo and excited for the future.

"I actually love the town, I really do. It still has that small town feel to it," he said. "The town manager, the fire depart ment, the police department, they’re extremely supportive of my business. We’ve just built very close bonds. I’ve had several opportunities to move out of Ranlo, but I just love being here. We work hand in hand." a

Will’s Doggn’ It Deli and Dogs

Heritage Mill Antiques

Stanley

Stanley Numbers

Population: 3,963

Land Area: 2.27 square miles

Tax Rate: 54¢ per $100 valuation

Median Household Income: $61,786

Median Home Value: $153,600

Total Housing Units: 1,687

High School Graduate or Higher: 90.9%

Median Age: 36.8 +/- 6.0

Sources US Census: *Census, April 1, 2020; **2020 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

BY PENELOPE D. McCLENNY

As new home developments expand and local school enrollment grows, Stanley leaders are carefully planning for this east Gaston County town’s exciting future.

“We just completed our first land use plan,” Town Manager Heath Jenkins said. “We also adopted our new zoning ordi nance.”

These plans arrive just as a subdivision planned for three phases is now beginning its fifth phase. A second residential project will add 350 more homes, and a local char ter school prepares to expand its campus. The town’s proximity to Charlotte while still offering a small-town atmosphere is quickly drawing more residents.

“The population of Stanley, up until the last three years, has pretty much stayed the same,” Jenkins said. “If we continue to grow the way we are growing now, our population could double in the next five years. This is the first time we've had that type of growth in our community.”

In addition to the zoning ordinance and land use plan, future transportation

needs are being evaluated to ensure the safety of both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

“They'll be looking at downtown traffic and downtown pedestrian routes with the potential for widening sidewalks,” Jenkins said of the study, which is being conducted along with the State Department of Transportation. “There's a whole slew of things.”

With the growing popularity Stanley’s downtown area, this type of forward planning becomes even more important. In the past several years, the town has experienced a welcomed surge in visitors to friendly restaurants and taprooms as well as community events.

“We're doing a summer concert series this year with a total of six concerts on Friday and Saturday nights,” Jenkins said, adding that the performances include a variety from Top 40 to beach music to Journey cover bands. “We're having a tremendous turnout for those. We have people come from all over the place. It's an opportunity to bring people into our downtown area and see what we're all about.”

the school, which currently serves kindergarten through eighth grades. With more than 600 students and 140 new enrollments each year, plans are underway for a large, new campus that will serve all grades.

A large part of the town’s appeal includes strong communi ty ties and dedication to improving life for its citizens, said Philip McGinnis, head of community development and busi ness engagement for the Community Public Charter School.

“There’s a long history of families that have had multiple generations in the town that have tried to find ways to meet the needs of the town,” McGinnis said.

That mentality lead his father, Eddie McGinnis, to open

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“With everything going to plan, we’ll continue to expand until we have K-12 over the next five years,” Philip McGinnis said.

Even as the Community School grows, maintaining close communication with parents and encouraging students to serve their Gaston County community will continue to be a top priority, he said.

“Citizenship is a big focus for the school. American values are about freedom and respect for others. Those freedoms need to be discussed and how it’s affecting other people. We’re trying to get back to citizenship that does emphasize freedom but also how it affects your neighbor.” a

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Belmont, NC 28012

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141 8th Avenue Cramerton, NC 28032 704-879-4231

108 Arrowchem Way Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-8861

202 Grove Street Lowell, NC 28098 704-824-3357

144 Wesleyan Drive McAdenville, NC 28101 704-866-3300

1201 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-822-2927

Mount Holly Fire 433 Killian Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-822-2927

Mount Holly Fire

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14124 Lucia Riverbend Hwy. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-5206

4804 S. New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-7019

1710 Spencer Mountain Road Gastonia, NC 28054 704-824-4086

South Point Volunteer Fire 2300 South Point Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3166

Stanley Fire

201 Blacksnake Road Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-3473

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Belmont, NC 28012

155 N. Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032

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704-825-3792

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102 E. 1st Street Lowell, NC 28098 704-824-8540

400 E. Central Avenue

Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-4343

1624 Spencer Mountain Road Gastonia, NC 28054 704-824-5172

230 S. Main Street Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-4778

420 W. Franklin Boulevard Gastonia, NC 28053 704-866-3300

425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia NC, 28052 704-869-6800

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Healthcare

The health of a community is critical to growth and devel opment. Gaston County residents are fortunate to be served by an outstanding healthcare community offering a range of medical providers as diverse as the patients who need them.

CaroMont Regional Medical Center is the area’s fifthlargest hospital with 435 beds. This general and acute care facility, offers a range of services that rival much larger metropolitan facilities. Serving as an extension of the flagship medical center, CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Mount Holly is a free-standing emergency department offering diagnostic testing, CT scans, ultrasounds and laboratory work.

If you’re in need of medical care for illness or injury that’s not life-threatening, look no further than CaroMont Urgent Care-Belmont. Visit this convenient walk-in clinic for immediate treatment for colds, cough, ear infections, cuts, stitches, sprains & strains, or allergies.

Atrium Health is one of the nation's leading and most innovative healthcare organizations. There are numerous facilities throughout Gaston County and a team of dedicated medical staff to treat everything from primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, rehabilitation, sports medicine and urgent care.

If you are suffering from stomach pains, cuts requiring stitches, sprains, broken bones, or other non-life threatening

condition, Atrium Health Urgent Care-Belmont is available to treat your injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care, but not serious enough to require an ER visit.

With 48,00 square feet and 40 beds, Carolinas

Rehabilitation-Mount Holly provides rehabilitation care for patients of all ages and for a variety of conditions. Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation.

Education

The communities in Gaston County value educational excellence and take pride in supporting positive scholastic outcomes for all students. High performing schools, modern facilities and technologies, and progressive programs and curriculums are designed to build on students’ strengths and increase their success beyond the classroom.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Among the ten largest school districts in the state of North Carolina, Gaston County Schools system educates 30,000+ students (pre-kindergarten through high school) in 56 public schools throughout the county. This award-winning school system provides a comprehensive educational program with outstanding opportunities for students in academics, athletics, fine arts, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Inspired by a rich and diverse cultural base, the citizens of Gaston County enjoy a variety of private educational offerings. In all, there are 15 private schools throughout the county.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Gaston College is one of states largest community colleges with over 100 programs of study offered for those wanting to obtain a diploma, certificate, or two-year Associate Degree. It’s the only community college in North Carolina with a Textile Technology Center and Textile Technology program. Plans are underway to build the Fiber Innovation Center at Gaston College’s campus in Belmont. It will be a world-class facility where scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders can take a fiber idea and convert it to a textile product under one roof.

Belmont Abbey College is a highly ranked private liberal-arts Catholic college and home to more than 1,400 students. The college has partnered with CaroMont Health and Gaston County to train future healthcare workers. According to an article in the Catholic News Herald, the college has created new degree programs in nursing (beginning this fall) and health care management (launched in the fall 2021) that will help provide trained medical professionals for the new hospital in the future. CaroMont Health’s new hospital is being built on land that is leased from Belmont Abbey College and expected to open in 2023.

Elementary Schools

Belmont Central Elementary 310 Eagle Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-836-9137

Catawba Heights 101 Ivey Street Belmont, NC 28012 704-836-9119

Kiser Elementary 311 E. College Street Stanley, NC 28164 704-836-9105

Lowell Elementary 1500 Power Drive Lowell, NC 28098 704-836-9118

McAdenville Elementary 275 E. Weslyan Drive McAdenville, NC 28101 704-836-9117

North Belmont Elementary 210 School Street Belmont, NC 28012 704-836-9135

Page Primary Elementary 215 Ewing Drive Belmont, NC 28012 704-836-9116

Pinewood Elementary 1925 N. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-836-9138

Rankin Elementary 301 W. Central Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-836-9136

Springfield Elementary 900 S. Main Street Stanley, NC 28164 704-836-9106

Middle Schools

Belmont Middle 1020 South Point Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-836-9611

Cramerton Middle 601 Cramer Mountain Road Cramerton, NC 28032 704-836-9603

Holbrook Middle 418 S. Church Street Lowell, NC 28098 704-836-9607

Mount Holly Middle 124 S. Hawthorne Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-836-9610

Stanley Middle 317 Hovis Road Stanley, NC 28164 704-836-9600

Virtual Academy 340 8th Avenue Cramerton, NC 28032 704-836-9125

East Gaston High 1744 Lane Road Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-836-9613

South Point High 906 South Point Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-836-9612

Stuart W. Cramer High 101 Lakewood Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-866-5700

Warlick Academy

1316 Spencer Mountain Road Gastonia, NC 28054 704-836-9608

Private Schools

Cramerton Christian Academy 426 Woodlawn Avenue Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-2840 www.cramertonchristian.org

Gaston Christian School 1625 Lowell-Bethesda Road Gastonia, NC 28056 704-349-5020 www.gastonchristian.org

Gaston Day School

2001 Gaston Day School Road Gastonia, NC 28056 704-864-774 www.gastonday.org Colleges

Colleges

Belmont Abbey College 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-461-6700 www.belmontabbeycollege.edu

Gaston College Kimbrell Campus 7220 W. Wilkinson Blvd Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3737 www.gaston.edu

HOLY ANGELS

This private, non-profit corporation was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. With over 65 years of caring for children and adults with intellectual develop mental disabilities, who have delicate medical condi tions, Holy Angels excels in responsive care and treatment of the highest standards of integrity and qual ity. As one of the largest employers in Belmont, their staff is dedicated to providing loving and compassionate care, learning programs, and high-quality living oppor tunities through innovative and internationally recog nized programs for the differently able. Holy Angels is a robust campus in Belmont, NC, that serves approxi mately 100 individuals at a time. Holy Angels has group homes and relationships throughout the community, regional retail businesses that employ adults with special needs and numerous programs that support residents in addition to a dedicated, extensive network of staff, volunteers, families, advocates and donors.

6600 Wilkinson Boulevard | Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-4161

| www.holyangelsnc.org

SISTERS OF MERCY

Sisters of Mercy are Catholic women who take religious vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and serv ice. They commit their lives to God and minister in pastoral care, health care, canon law, social work, education, art, music, and bereave ment. The Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. The South Central region, covering 18 states and Jamaica, is headquartered in Belmont, NC. Local ministries include transitional housing and services for those with AIDS and for home less women and their children, as well as Holy Angels, which provides care for people of all ages who have intellectual developmental disabilities and medically fragile conditions. Currently, there are more than 2,500 Sisters of Mercy in North, Central and South America, and thousands more from various Sisters of Mercy congregations minister in more than 40 countries around the world.

101 Mercy Drive | Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-5260

| www.sistersofmercy.org

MEMBER DIRECTORY

2 North Main Belmont, LLC

1422 Lexington Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 335-4441

321 Equipment Co.

1901 Jenkins Dairy Road Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 867-2317 www.321equipment.com

360 TaeKwondo Academy 6509 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Unit B Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 773-8178 www.360tkd.com/

A Little Bit of Art

900 South Fork Village Dr #G2 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 476-9882 www.facebook.com/ ALittleBitofArtBelmont

AAA Valuations, LLC

2229 Lake Ridge Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (833) 222-8251 www.aaavaluations.com

Absolute Turf Management, Inc. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3774

Adult Primary & Palliative Medicine

2711 X-Ray Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 884-0064 www.caromont.org

Advanced Copier Technologies, Inc. 713 E. Second Avenue Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 868-3022 www.advancedcopiertech.com

ALCOVA Mortgage 2074B Ayrsley Town Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 779-4831 alcova.com/mmiller

Allen Tate Realtors

4016 E Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 813-4530 www.allentate.com

Alliance Specialty Group 1608 Chasewood Drive #11 Charlotte, NC 28212 (980) 646-6695

Andrian Baker, CPA 6025 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9628

AR Workshop Belmont

2 Kenwood Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 967-4004 www.arworkshop.com/belmont/

The Chronicle Mill (Armada Hoffler Properties) Belmont, NC 28012 (757) 366-4000 https://armadahoffler.com

Arthur J. Gallagher

4250 Congress Street Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 682-3819 www.ajg.com

Ashley Women's Center-Belmont 1212 Spruce Street Suite 307 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4449 www.caromont.org

Ashley Women's Center-Gastonia 1225 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-7416 www.caromont.org

ATG Entertainment, LLC

3950 Campus Ridge Road Suite B Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 537-9300 https://atgdj.com

Atkinson, Richard and Sybil 501 Stuart Ridge Cramerton, NC 28032

Atrium Health PO Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232 (704) 631-1200 https://atriumhealth.org

Atrium Health RehabilitationMt. Holly 275 Beatty Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 822-2550 https://atriumhealth.org

Atrium Health Urgent CareBelmont

420 Park Street Suite 105 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 631-1820 https://atriumhealth.org

Atrium Health Urgent CareCox Road

603 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 852-9561 https://atriumhealth.org

Atrium Health-Riverbend Practice 215 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 587-2400 https://atriumhealth.org

Auten-Stowe American Legion Post 144 202 Park Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9022

Avery Insurance Group

210 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4134 www.averyinsure.com

Ballard's Barber Shop

200 N. Main Street Belmont , NC 28012 (704) 741-1900 http://ballardsbarbershop.com

Banner News 128-C N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0580 www.banner-news.com

Barajas Company McAdenville, NC 28120 (785) 213-8467 www.barajas.company

BBSI (Barrett Business Services, Inc) 1595-F E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 854-5011 www.bbsi.com

Belletique

9 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-0857 https://shopthebelle.com

Belmont Abbey College 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-6700 https://belmontabbeycollege.edu

Belmont Capital Advisors, Inc. 123 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1560 www.belmont-capital.com

Belmont Chiropractic Center 5803 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9799 https://belmontchiropracticcenters.com

Belmont Executive Offices 6640 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0061 www.Belmontoffices.com

Belmont Eye 2 Kenwood Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5322 https://belmonteye.net

Belmont Family Medicine

420 Park Street Suite 105-A Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 631-1810 www.carolinashealthcare.org

Belmont Housing Authority

51 Flowers Court Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9376 https://bhanc.org

Belmont Local Magazine dba: Satisfaction Marketing 15920 Rhinehill Road Charlotte, NC 28278 (980) 949-9492 www.lakeandcreek.com

Belmont Realty - Ted Hall

32 N. Main Street Suite 110 (704) 477-0683 www.belmontrealty.net

Belmont RealtyAllison Cottingham

32 N. Main Street Suite 110 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 576-0152 www.belmontrealty.net

Belmont Realty-Freda Hall

32 N. Main Street Suite 110 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 473-1182 www.belmontrealty.net

Belmont Riverside Complex & Marina 1500 River Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 868-6893 www.riversidepaddleandrow.com

Belmont Savings Bank

210 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9861 www.belmontsavingsbank.com

Belmont Trolley, Inc.

339 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 651-9605 https://belmonttrolley.org

Benefit Partners, Inc.

102 Hidden Pastures Drive Suite 206 Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 867-3628

Bisque Imports

1 Belmont Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-9290 www.bisqueimports.com

Bliss Gallery 25 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0418 www.holyangelsnc.org/blissgallery/

Blue Harbor Bank 409 E. Catawba Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 214-6422 www.blueharborbank.com

BowerTraust Construction, LLC 104 N. Main - Upstairs Mt Holly, NC 28120 (704) 825-9970 www.bowertraust.com

Bray, George 118 Howe Court Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 608-2713

Brett Carraway with Northstar Real Estate 26 N. Main Street Ste 2 Belmont, NC 28012 (252) 413-7991 www.northstarcarolinas.com/ brett-carraway

Brevard Station Museum 112 S. Main Street Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-9801 www.brevardstation.com

Brightway Insurance, The Kropfelder Agency 3826 S. New Hope Road Suite 3 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 566-0400 www.brightwaykropfelder.com

Brookline Homes, LLC 425 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 277-1322 www.mybrooklinehome.com

Buddy Harper Team Realty 5130 Wilkinson Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 879-7155 www.buddyharper.com

Budget Blinds 3826 S. New Hope Road Suite 10 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 864-8778 https://budgetblinds.com

Bunns Hotdogs Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 996-2524

C & F Mortgage Corp. 1562-C Union Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-3997 www.cfmortgagecorp.com/Gastonia/

Camelot Meadows Event Venue, LLC

144 Lake Mist Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 648-6684 www.camelotmeadowsevent.com

Cameron "Chip" Harrison 107 Twin Oaks Drive Bessemer City, NC 28016 (704) 685-3268

Carey Roberts Design Co., LLC 34 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 718-6987 www.careyrobertsdesign.com

Carolina Caring 3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658 (828) 466-0466 www.carolinacaring.org/

Carolina Federal Credit Union 1200 E. Church Street Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 435-0186 www.carolinafcu.org

Carolina Home Search 36 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 674-8447

Carolina IT Professionals, Inc. 243 W. Catawba Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8102 www.citpinc.com

Carolinas Healthcare Urgent Care-Robinwood 3320 Robinwood Road Gastonia, NC 28054 www.caromonthealth.org/

Carolinas Hospitalist Group- CR Mount Holly 275 Beaty Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 512-3346 https://atriumhealth.org

Carolinas Plastic Surgery Center 2391 Court Drive Suite 120 B Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 874-0095 www.caromonthealth.org/

Carolinas Realty 514 S. Union Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-2341 www.wesellcarolinas.com

CaroMont Cancer Center 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2932 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Critical Care Specialists 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4390 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Dermatology

391 Court Drive Suite 120-C Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 874-0768 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Diabetes Center

640 Summit Crossing Pl. Suite 205 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7850 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Diagnostic Center 655 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2050 www.caromonthealth.org/

Caromont Family MedicineCramerton 4235 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Family MedicineBessemer City 3326 Bessemer City Road Bessemer City, NC 28016 (704) 629-3206 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Family MedicineCherryville 120 S. Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 445-0422 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Family MedicineDallas 600 W. Trade Street Suite A Dallas, NC 28034 (980) 834-9130 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Family MedicineGaston Day 1895 Hoffman Road Suite A Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-1749 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Family MedicineGastonia 2711 X-Ray Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2420 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Family MedicineMcAdenville 105 Elm Street McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-5323 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Family MedicineStanley 700 N. Main Street Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8945 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Gastroenterology & Hepatology

2544 Court Drive Suite G Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 854-9990 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Health 2525 Court Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2121

www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Health & Fitness Center 660 Summit Crossing Place Suite 302 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7930 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Health Foundation 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2088 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Health-Belmont Imaging 1212 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7779 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Heart & VascularBelmont 1212 Spruce Street Suite 205 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 834-3278

www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Heart & VascularGastonia 2555 Court Drive Ste 200 & 300 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-3278 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Hematology & Oncology 2711 X-Ray Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 834-9600 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Hospitalist Group 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4390 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Imaging ServicesSummit 620 Summit Crossing Place Suite 106 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7730 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Integrated Pain Specialists-Belmont 1212 Spruce Street Suite 305 A Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 834-5762 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Integrated Pain Specialists-Gastonia

660 Summit Crossing Place Suite 200 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-5400 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Internal Medicine

660 Summit Crossing Place Suite 301 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-0735 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Neurology 815 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-1700 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Neurology-Belmont 1212 Spruce Street Suite 205 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 865-1700 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Neurosurgery & Spine 811 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 852-3888 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Occupational Medicine 2555 Court Drive Suite 100 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-3070 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Outpatient Surgery & Lab 2555 Court Drive Suite 120 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4335 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Palliative Care 250 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-5838 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Pathology

2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2451 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Pediatric PartnersBelmont 209 Park Street Suite 500 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-0025 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Pediatric PartnersGastonia 705 Summit Crossing Place Suite 150 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-6300 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Physical Therapy 1212 Spruce Street Suite 305 D Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 671-5730 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Podiatry 2555 Court Drive Suite 250 Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 834-7300 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Psychiatric Associates 1867 Remount Road Suite H Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-3848 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Pulmonary Medicine

2544 Court Drive Suite D Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 834-5864 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Mt. Holly

451 E. Charlotte Ave. Mt. Holly, NC 28120 (980) 834-2266 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Rehab & Sports Medicine

640 Summit Crossing Place Suite 208 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-5370

CaroMont RheumatologyBelmont 1212 Spruce Street Suite 311 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5228 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont RheumatologyGastonia

635 Cox Road Suite E Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-6438 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Surgical Associates 2555 Court Drive Suite 450 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7652 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Surgical Associates 2555 Court Drive Suite 450 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7652 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Urgent Care-Dallas 600 W. Trade Street Suite B Dallas, NC 28034 (980) 834-9170 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Urgent CareGaston Day 1895 Hoffman Road Ste B Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-8669 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Women's HealthBreast Surgical Specialists 640 Summit Crossing Place Suite 203 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7390 www.caromonthealth.org/

CaroMont Wound & Hyperbaric Care 660 Summit Crossing Place Stuie 306 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7830 www.caromonthealth.org/

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park 2205 Williamsburg Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-6337 www.dignitymemorial.com/funeralhomes/gastonia-nc/carothersfuneral-home-at-gaston-memorialpark/5285

Carus Corporation 181 Woodlawn Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 951-3128 www.caruscorporation.com

Cassandra Farmer, Author Gastonia, NC 28056

Catawba Apartments 300 Prince Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7458 www.southwoodrealty.com

Catawba River Antique Mall 406 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2383 www.catawbariverantiquemall.com

Catawba River Artisans 1833 Pine Mountain Road Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 451-8327 www.catawbariverartisans.com

Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation 715 N. Church Street Suite 120 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 679-9494 www.catawbariverkeeper.org

Cathy Mabry Cloninger Center 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 810-6494 www.theshelterofgastoncounty.com

Cato Properties 7101 E. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2946 www.catohomes.com

Centra Properties 1004 Middleton Court Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 651-9605 https://centraprop.com

CertaPro Painters® of Salisbury/Concord/Gastonia and Charlotte/Matthews 809 Lakeview Street Kannapolis, NC 28083 (704) 766-2780 www.certapro.com/salisbury

Champion Insurance Agency, Inc - State Farm 140 N. Main Street Suite B Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8944 https://mysfplan.com

Cherubs Café by Holy Angels 23 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0414 www.holyangelsnc.org/ cherubs-cafe-belmont

Cherubs Cotton Candy Factory 21 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0416 www.holyangelsnc.org/ cotton-candy-factory

Chick-fil-A @ Belmont 801 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8600 www.cfarestaurant.com/belmont/ home

Chick-fil-A @ South Point 925 South Point Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 800-5255

Chip Rollins Insurance of NC, LLC 28 E. Woodrow Ave Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4010 www.rollinsinsuranceagency.com

Chip Wilson Team Real Estate 52-A Ervin Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 488-5822 www.chipwilsonteam.com

Choice USA Beverage, Inc. 603 Groves Street Lowell, NC 28098-0040 (704) 478-1073

Chronicle Millworks, LLC 116 Ledford Dr. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 560-4857 www.chroniclemillworks.com

City of Belmont 1401 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5586 www.cityofbelmont.org

Clearvision Carolina Real Estate 225 Market Street Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 236-4068 www.clearvisioncarolina.com

Clippard's Furniture 914 N. Main Street Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4747 www.clippards.cm

Cloisters of Mt. Holly Apartments 801 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (888) 804-1023 www.southwoodrealty.com

Cloninger, Cathy PO Box 406 Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 913-0341

Coldwell Banker Commercial MECA 339 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-5040 www.cbcmeca.com

College Park Pharmacy 682 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179

Complete Eye Care 1200 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9002 www.completeeyecare.net

Cornerstone Comfort 4465 Posterity Court Suite 130 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 860-9170 www.cornerstonecomfort.com

Cottage Keepers, LLC 34 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-0367 www.cottagekeepersonline.com

Courtland Terrace 2300 Aberdeen Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4800 www.caromonthealth.org

Chamber member and

advertiser

Cramer Mountain Club 102 Hidden Pastures Drive Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 578-2905 www.cramermountainclub.com

Creative Solutions Special Events

250 Wilson Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 825-8701 www.csspecialevents.com

Creative Solutions Special Events - Showroom & Design

Space 132 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8701 www.csspecialevents.com

Creative Travel, Inc. 34 W. Myrtle Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1865 www.creativetraveler.com

Crescent Structures, Inc. 914 Moose Street Suite E Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-2009 www.crescentstructures.com

CSR

1440 Dutch Valley Place, NE Suite 705 Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 850-7957 www.expertiseinresults.com

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

6500 S. New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4490 www.DSBG.org

Darnell, Scott 308 Mayworth Way Cramerton, NC 28032 704-650-2481

Dilling Heating & Cooling 2328 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 739-3446 www.dillingheating.com

Direct Contract Services Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 562-6803

Drift on Lake Wylie

315 M Lanyard Lane Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 351-0111 www.driftlkw.com

Duke Energy 6325 Wilkinson Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28214 1-800-777-9898 www.duke-energy.com

East Voyager Academy 7429 Tuckaseegee Road Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 412-6988 www.eastvoyager.org

Eastridge Family Medicine

1896 Remount Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 512-3930 https://atriumhealth.org/

Edward Jones Investment

27 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7006

www.edwardjones.com/ don-hartsoe

Elements of Empowerment, Inc.

7 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 755-5210

www.facebook.com/Elementsof EmpowermentInc/

Elizabeth Gaston Haughton Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 616-1855

Endocrinology Associates 2544 Court Drive Suite A Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-6400 www.caromont.org

Endocrinology AssociatesBelmont 1212 Spruce Street Suite 307 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 671-6400 www.caromonthealth.org/

Enterprise Fleet Management 8335 IBM Drive Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 562-0273 www.efleets.com

Estia's Kouzina 609 N. Main Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7005 www.estiaskouzina.com

Expedia Cruises

915 South Point Road Suite E Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 585-1275

www.expediacruises.com/enUS/adrianaphillips

Famous Toastery of Belmont 6425 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 981-1135 www.facebook.com/ FamousToasteryBelmont/

Fidelity Bank 100 N. Main Street Suite 160 Belmont, NC 28012 www.fidelitybanknc.com

Finial Construction, LLC

31 N. Main Street Suite B Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8294 www.finialconstruction.com

Fish Geeks The Local Fish Store 26 N. Main Street, Suite 1 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8333 www.fishgeekslfs.com

Forrester, Mary Frances 105 Country Woods Ln. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 263-8603

Gaston Business Association 601 W. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 854-2621 www.gastonbusiness.com

Gaston Capital, LLC 1104 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8883 www.gastoncapital.com

Gaston Christian School 1625 Lowell-Bethesda Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 349-5020 https://gastonchristian.org

Gaston College - Dallas Campus 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-6475 www.gaston.edu

Gaston College-Kimbrell Campus and Textile Technology Center 7220 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3737 www.gaston.edu

Gaston Community Foundation 1201 E Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-0927 www.cfgaston.org

Gaston County 128 W. Main Ave. Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 866-3101 www.gastongov.com

Gaston County Jaycees PO Box 4 Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 868-2058 www.facebook.com/ gastoncojaycees/

Gaston County Schools 943 Osceola Street Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 866-6209 https://www.gaston.k12.nc.us

Gaston County Sheriff's Office

425 Dr. Martin Luther King Way Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 869-6800 http://www.gastoncountysheriffsof fice.com

Gaston County Workforce Development

330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 862-7637

Gaston Day School 2001 Gaston Day School Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 864-7744 ext. 174 www.gastonday.org

Gaston Garage Door Inc. 1418 S. Marietta Street Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-5409

Gaston Gazette 1893 Remount Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 869-1700 www.gastongazette.com

Gaston Hospice 258 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-8405 www.gastonhospice.org

Gaston Lifestyles Magazine PO Box 550666 Gastonia, NC 28055 (305) 479-2878 www.gastonlifestyles.com

Gaston Technical Support, Inc 106 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 812-6000 www.gtsupport.com/

Gaston Women's HealthcareSummit

620 Summit Crossing Place Suite 108 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-2229 www.caromont.org

Gastonia Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac 831 S. Main Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 823-1040 www.gastoniachevroletbuickgmc.com

Gastonia Children's Clinic 2544 Court Drive Suite C Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-5356 www.carolinashealthcare.org

Gastonia Conference Center, LLC 145 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 869-1948 www.gastoniaconferencecenter.com

Gastonia Honey Hunters

800 W. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 847-1810 www.gohoneyhunters.com

Gastonia Surgical Associates 2544 Court Drive Suite H Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-7821 www.caromonthealth.org

Gastonia, City of 181 South St. Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 866-6719 www.cityofgastonia.com

Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC

6730 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 483-2054 www.gaveldorn.com

Grace Christian Counseling

120 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 748-3585 https://gracecounselingcharlotte.com

Greater Gaston Development Corporation

1212 Spruce Street Suite 203 Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7200 www.gastondevcorp.com

Griffin Tire & Auto 6030 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3465 www.griffintireandauto.com

Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County 1840 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-6536 https://habitatgaston.org

Hampton Inn by Hilton Belmont @ Montcross 820 Cecilia Alexander Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-6100 www.hilton.com

Handy Pantry #164 505 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9576

Hannon Orthodontics-Belmont 301 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0002 https://hannonorthodontics.com

Harris Teeter 905 Southpoint Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-6079 www.harristeeter.com

Hawkeye Aerial Photography 3215 Grange Court Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 451-1551

Hefferan, Jim Belmont, NC 28012 (336) 575-3792

Hillbilly's Barbeque & Steaks 305 S. Main Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838 http://www.hillbillysbbqsteaks.com

Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery 1508 Charles Roper Jonas Hwy. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-6750 www.dignitymemorial.com/ hillcrest-gardenscemetery/ enus/index.page

Holiday Inn Express & SuitesBelmont 250 Beatty Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 812-2000 www.hiexpress.com/mtholly/Belmt

Holy Angels, Inc. 6600 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4161 www.holyangelsnc.org

Homebuilders Association Of Gaston County 2923 Audrey Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-0601 www.gastonhomebuilders.org

Homebuilders Association Of Gaston County 2923 Audrey Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-0601 www.gastonhomebuilders.org

Homes by John Bailey & Associates, Inc. 1196 Noles Dr. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 931-4091

House of Mercy PO Box 808 100 McAuley Circle Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4711 www.thehouseofmercy.org

ID Associates-CaroMont Medical Group 2555 Court Drive Suite. 350 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2465 www.caromont.org

Image Source 100 Glenway Street Suite B Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 869-8968 www.imagesourcegroup.com

ImageMark Business Services, Inc. 3145 Northwest Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 865-4912 www.imagemarkonline.com

Impact Credit Solutions & Coaching 801 E. Morehead Street Suite 105 #3156 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 804-2274

International Express Trucking, Inc. 141 Robins Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 424-5454 www.intexpr.com

ISI Elite Training - Belmont 974 South Point Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 618-6020 www.isielitetraining.com/belmont

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 6434 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4118 https://office.jacksonhewitt.com/ office-locator

Jacob, John & Karen 1213 W. Catawba Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (980) 721-6954

Jenna Jourdet, REALTOR®/ Broker at Premier South 109 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 675-0450 www.realjennajourdet.com

JS Fiber Co., Inc/JS Linen's & Curtain Outlet 6404 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7134

https://jslinenoutlet.com

KBL Kitchen & Bath Designs by Leah PO Box 77598 Charlotte, NC 28271 (704) 275-2550

https://kitchenbathdesignsbyleah.com

Keep Belmont Beautiful

1401 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8587 www.cityofbelmont.org/keep-bel mont-beautiful/

Keith Hawthorne Ford 617 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5186 www.keithhawthornefordof belmont.com/

Kelley's Cars, Inc. 6102 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 826-7300 www.kelleyscars.com

Kumon Math and Reading Center-Belmont 6436 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 413-1999 www.kumon.com/belmont-nc

L&E Properties 105 Oakland Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-0801 www.leproperties.com

Lake Wylie Marine Commission 9815 David Taylor Dr. Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 372-2416

Landmark MD 00 N. Main Street, Stuie 121 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8111 www.landmarkmd.com

Late Bloomers Nursery & Landscaping 5148 Hickory Grove Rd Mt. Holly, NC 28120 (704) 512-9701 www.latebloomersnursery.com

Levine's Children Speciality Center 2550 Court Drive Suite 203 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-2100 https://atriumhealth.org

LKI Realty 1108 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 619-3302 www.facebook.com/lkirealty

Lowell, City of 101 W. First St. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-3518 www.lowellnc.com

Lyerly Agency, Inc. 126 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 525-3937 www.lyerly.com

M & M Sales, Inc. 506 Armstrong Road Belmont, NC 28012 (803) 431-7326 www.mmsales.biz

Madcap Printing and Design 123 Branch Street, Suite G Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 879-7186 http://madcapprinting.com

Main Street Social 118 S. Main Street Stanley, NC 28012 (704) 661-7011 www.facebook.com/mainstreet socialSTANLEY/

Martin, Charlie & Dot 113 N. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012

Max Baxter, Inc. 500 Costner School Rd. Bessemer City, NC 28016 (704) 629-4064

https://maxbaxter.com

Mazda of Gastonia 4811 Wilkinson Blvd Gastonia, NC 28056 (855) 889-9834

www.mazdaofgastonia.com

McAdenville Motors 5347 Wilkinson Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-7433

www.mcadenvillemotors.com

McDonald's/Stanton Enterprise, Inc. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-1074

https://stantonmcd.com

McLean Community 175 Armstrong Road Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7150

www.mihomes.com/FindYourHome /CommunityDetails.aspx?Communi ty=270

McLean Funeral Directors 515 N. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5301

www.mcleanfuneral.com

McLean Self Storage 1322 South Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0669

www.mcleanselfstoragenc.com

McSpadden Custom Homes 548 Nautical Driv Suite 201 Lake Wylie, SC 29710 (704) 825-7324

https://mcspaddenhomes.com

Michael E. Fayed Financial Planning

420 Park Street Suite 100 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-5200 www.mefplanning.com

Million Dollar Dog, Inc. 7206 Wilkinson Blvd Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-4137

www.milliondollardoginc.com

Mona's Boutique & Gifts 115 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 879-7044

www.monasonmain.com

Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce 100 N. Main Street Suite 100 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5307

www.montcrossareachamber.com

Moore, W. Neil 1505 Southpoint Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 923-9444

Mount Holly, City of 400 E. Central Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-3931

www.mtholly.us

Muddy River Distillery 1500 River Drive Suite 100 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-8389 www.MuddyRiverDistillery.com

Mullen, Holland & Cooper, P.A. 301 S. York Road Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 864-6751 www.mhc-law.com

Mullis Construction Group 514 Woodlawn Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 798-8419 www.mullisconstructiongroup.com

Nance Construction 1901 Associates Lane Suite M Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 910-5613 https://nancegc.com

Nationwide Ins.Neil Brock Agency, Inc. 421 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-6868 www.nationwide.com/neilbrock

NB Technology, LLC 52A Ervin Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 644-1220 www.nbtechllc.com

Nellie's Southern Kitchen 36 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 396-7168 www.nelliessouthernkitchen.com

New Hope Business Center 3826 S. New Hope Road Suite 4 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 651-9605

NewBridge Children's Academy 201 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7400 http://newbridgechildrensacade my.com

North Carolina Army National Guard

300 6th Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 773-8734 www.nationalguard.com

Oak Ridge Dental Arts 203 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9635 www.oakridgedentalarts.com

Our Neighbors, Inc. 512-B Willow Street Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 755-5676 www.our-neighbors.org

Pack Brothers Paint & Body Shop 6116 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9271

Palisades of Belmont 1011 Palisades Circle Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 685-8769 www.southwoodrealty.com

Pantron Automation, Inc. 109 Hubbard Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4965 www.pantron.com

Park Street United Methodist Church 120 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8480 www.parkstreetumc.org/

Parks H. Wilson, JrAttorney At Law

32 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1079 https://parkswilsonlaw.com

Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties

120 Roechling Street Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-0900 www.pfclg.org

Patz Promotional Products Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-4116 http://patzpromo.com

Pennsylvania Steel Company

1000 Hwy 27 South Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 865-0212 www.pasteel.com

Pharr Yarns

100 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 823-2213 https://pharrusa.com

Piedmont Lithium, Inc. 32 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (412) 818-0376 www.piedmontlithium.com

Pinnacle Insurance Partners LLC 3609 S New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 970-1804 www.pinnacleinsllc.com

Pinnix Inc., General Contractors 315 S. South Street Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 867-6383 www.pinnix.com

Platinum Home Mortgage 100 N. Main Street Suite 212 Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 938-5686 www.phmc.com

Portable Restroom Trailers LLC 6428 Wilkinson Blvd. Suite 144 Belmont, NC 28012 (330) 565-9254 www.portablerestroomtrailers.com/

Preschool Connection Learning Academy 102 Glenway Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8222 https://preschoolconnection learningacademy.com

Primis Mortgage –Kaitlyn Shetler, Loan Officer 2212 Acme Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 280-5358 https://primisbank.com

PSNC Energy 800 Gaston Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 810-3332 www.psncenergy.com/

PSU-Personnel Services Unltd 998 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-4557

Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9600 www.queenoftheapostles.org

R.J. Schrift Private Asset Management 27 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8847 www.rjschrift.com

Ratchford, Andy & George Ann PO Box 626 Belmont, NC 28012 (214) 675-5098

Ray Nathan's 4571 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (864) 356-7104 www.raynathans.com

RE/MAX Executive 2425 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 879-4975 www.myhomesincarolina.com

RE/MAX Executive Realty 8100 Rocky View Ct. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 650-4951

Real Estate Solutions PO Box 168 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 905-8469

Remembering Austin 200 Keyhole Court Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 747-3448 www.rememberingaustin.org

Representative John Torbett 210 Blue Ridge Drive Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-9282 www.johntorbett.com

Rhino Wealth Management 32 N. Main Street Suite 203 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 827-9000 https://rhinowealth.com

Riverfront Apartments

3012 River Chase Drive Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-0205 www.southwoodrealty.com

Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village dba Aberfoyle Village Apartments, LLC 1200 River Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 519-4219 www.belmontluxuryapartments.com

Riverwood Medical Associates 3715 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 854-8202 www.carolinashealthcare.org

Robert Lee Stowe, Jr. Family YMCA 196 YMCA Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 822-9622 www.gastonymca.org

Rodney Smallwood, CPA 32 N. Main Street Suite 303 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8193 https://mybelmontcpa.com

Rowland's Maintenance Repair Overhaul, LLC 500 Dogwood Lane Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 916-9311 www.facebook.com/RowlandsMRO/

S & L Creations, Inc. 120 E. First Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-1930

Sail Away Bay Marine 2330 South Point Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-4557 www.sailawaybaymarinellc.com

Saké Express Inc. 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400 https://thesakeexpress.com

Saltwater Markets 3414 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-6010 https://saltwatermarkets.com

Sammy's Pub of Belmont 25 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4266 https://sammyspub.com

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute- Gastonia 2550 Court Drive Suite 202 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-2294 www.carolinashealthcare.org

School Resources, Inc. 140 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2322 http://schoolresourcesinc.com

Schooley Mitchell 2012 Tomshire Drive Gastonia, NC 28056 (469) 231-1140 www.schooleymitchell.com/lnewby

Sharonview Federal Credit Union 1081 Red Ventures Drive Fort Mill, SC 29707 (704) 969-6926 www.sharonview.org

Shining Hope Farms 328 Whippoorwill Lane Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-3788 www.shininghopefarms.org

Shoemaker, Art 115 McLeod Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8384

Short Run Pro 710 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1599 www.shortrunpro.com

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Sign Connection 1660 Pacolet Court Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 868-4500 www.signcon.com

Sisters of Mercy South Central Community 101 Mercy Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-5260 www.sistersofmercy.org/ south-central

Slumpy's 710 Catawba Street Suite D Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-9293 www.slumpys.com

Smoke and Barrel Cigar Bar & Lounge 121 E. Charlotte Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 812-8621

https://smokeandbarrelcigar.com

South Fork Village Apartments

1005 South Fork Village Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 842-1463 www.southwoodrealty.com

South Point Family Dentistry

1215 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5111 www.garymccorddds.com

South Point Family PracticeBelmont 1220 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5333 www.caromont.org

South Point Family PracticeStanley 159 E. Dallas Road Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 825-5333 www.caromont.org

South Point Pet Hospital 3 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7774

South State Bank-Belmont 192 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 884-2269 https://southstatebank.com

South State Bank-Mt. Holly 233 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 884-2361

https://southstatebank.com

South State Bank-Stanley 412 S. Hwy 27 Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1212 https://southstatebank.com

Southwood Realty 165 S. York Street Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 869-6024 www.southwoodrealty.com

Spartan Dyers, Inc. 217 Sterling Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-0467 www.spartandyers.com

Spruced Goose Station Est. by Holy Angels 118 Wesleyan Dr. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 825-4161

www.holyangelsnc.org

Standard Distributors 1801 Spencer Mountain Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 824-3566

Stowe Insurance Agency 508 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2620 www.stowe-insurance.com

Stress Free Home Care Corp. 717 S. Main Street Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 931-4997

https://stressfreehomecare.com

Strong Like AK PO Box 592 Lowell, NC 28098 (980) 320-7759

www.stronglikeak.org

Sumner Group 223 W. Main Avenue Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 865-4613 www.sumnergroup.com

T-Mobile 6425 Wilkinson Blvd .J Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3641 www.t-mobile.com

Tannin Wine House 113 Center Street Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 829-3795 www.tanninwinehouse.com

Tastebuds Popcorn 208 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8755 www.tastebudspopcorn.com

Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 www.taxcomexicangrill.com

Taylor, Deborah 205 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012

Taylor, Jonathan 25 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 400-7061

Techtheon Global Solutions 6428 West Wilkinson Blvd. Suite 105 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 215-4368

Terrace Ridge Assisted Living 1251 E. Hudson Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-5556 www.terraceridgegastonia.com

Textile Technology Center at Gaston College 7220 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3737 www.gaston.edu

The Biz Well Corporation Concord, NC 28027 (704) 763-4087 www.gobizwell.com

The Everyday Market 7 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7170 www.everydaymarketbelmont.com

The Hand Center of the Carolinas 2391 Court Drive Suite 120-A Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 866-8976 www.caromonthealth.org

The Hand Center of the Carolinas-Belmont 1212 Spruce Street Suite 209 Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 834-8976 www.caromonthealth.org

The Movers Co, LLC 510 W. First Street Suite 100 Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 691-4437 www.moversconc.com

The Pointe Church 6700 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1709

The UPS Store #4544 6428 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1050

Tindol Ford Subaru ROUSH 1901 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-8341 www.tindolford.com

Tommy Bynum Heating & Cooling 2232 Plastics Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 825-4463 www.tbynum.com

Town of Cramerton 155 N. Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-4337 https://cramerton.org

Town of McAdenville 163 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-3190 www.townofmcadenville.org

Town of Ranlo 1624 Spencer Mountain Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 824-3461 www.townofranlo.org

Town of Stanley 416 Highway 27 S. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4779 https://townofstanley.org

True Strategy, LLC 104 N. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (575) 776-7010 www.truestrategy.info

Twisted Sugar 7 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3939 www.twistedsugar.com

Two Hawk Employment Service 806 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastnia, NC 28054 (980) 289-1713 www.twohawk.net

United Way of Gaston County 200 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 864-4554 https://unitedwaygaston.org

UrgentVet Pet Clinic 600-A Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8868 www.urgentvet.com

Virginia Foxx for Congress 400 Shadowline Drive #201-A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-0093 www.virginiafoxx.com

W. Porter Rhoton, III, Attorney at Law 32 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2029 http://www.rhotonlaw.com

Wakerobin Marketing 806 W. Central Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (404) 490-3076 www.wakerobinmarketing.com

Watson Insurance Agency 302 E. Catawba Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 874-4710 https://watsoninsurance.com

Welcome Wagon & Advertising 4614 Appley Mead Lane Charlotte, NC 28269 (717) 515-1322

Wendy's 660 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1567 www.wendys.com

Whitesides & Co., Inc. 1355-C E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-3455 www.whitesidesinsurance.com

Wilcox Real Estate Group 4109 S. New Hope Roa. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 909-8600 www.wilcoxre.com

William Henry Signature SalonBelmont

15 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9040 www.williamhenrysalon.com

William Henry Signature SalonMt.Holly

104 N. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-1234 www.williamhenrysalon.com

Windmark Consulting, LLC PO Box 550834 Gastonia, NC 28055 (980) 329-1310 www.windmarkconsulting.com

Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-5144 http://www.withersandwhisenant funeral.com

Woodlawn Funeral Home

375 Woodlawn Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-0608 www.woodlawnfuneral.org

Zapps Wholesale

1500 River Drive Suite 209 Belmont, NC 28012 (440) 813-7902 www.zappswholesale.com

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Belmont

www.cityofbelmont.org www.visitbelmontnc.org

City Hall - 115 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 ............................ 704-825-5586

City Manager: Adrian Miller

Gaston County Police Dept. ............... 704-866-3320

Gaston County Sheriff’s Dept. ............ 704-869-6800

Gaston County 911 Communications .. 704-866-3300

Gaston County Emergency Management .. 704-866-3304

Gaston County Crime Stoppers ........... 704-861-3320

Gaston Emergency Medical Services ... 704-866-3212

Fire Marshall ...................................... 704-866-3355

North Carolina Road Conditions ......... 511

Hospital & Urgent Care

CaroMont Regional Medical Center .... 704-834-2000

CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Mount Holly ............................ 980-834-2266

CaroMont Urgent Care-Belmont ......... 704-834-8800

Atrium Health Urgent Care Belmont ... 704-631-1820

Utilities

Electric

Duke Power .......................................... 800-777-9898 www.duke-energy.com

Energy United ....................................... 800-522-3793 www.energyunited.com

Natural Gas

Dominion Energy .................................. 866-366-4357 www.dominionenergy.com

Cable/Phone/Internet

Spectrum .............................................. 855-243-8892 www.spectrum.com

AT&T ................................. Residential - 855-897-9632 Business - 800-288-2020 www.att.com

Open Broadband .................................. 980-246-8989 www.openbb.net

Water/Sewer

Belmont Water Dept .............................. 704-825-5586

Cramerton Two Rivers Utilities ............... 704-866-6716

Lowell Public Works .............................. 704-824-3518

McAdenville .......................................... 704-824-3190

Mount Holly Public Utilities Dept ............ 704-827-3931

Ranlo Two Rivers Utilities ....................... 704-866-6716

Stanley Public Works ............................. 704-263-4779

Garbage

Belmont - Waste Pro .............................. 980-255-3800

Cramerton - Waste Management ........... 704-853-7852

Lowell - Streets & Solid Waste ............... 704-824-3518

McAdenville - Harrison Sanitation, Inc .... 704-263-2340

Mount Holly - Streets & Solid Waste ...... 704-827-9726

Ranlo Public Works ............................... 704-824-4013

Stanley - Waste Connections .................. 704-596-9428

Mayor: Charlie Martin

Council: Richard Turner - Mayor Pro Tem | Jim Hefferan Marc Seelinger | Martha Stowe | Alex Szucs

Police Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-825-3792

Fire Department (non-emergency) ............... 704-825-0502

Parks and Recreation .......................... 704-825-8191

Post Office .......................................... 704-825-6139

Cramerton

www.cramerton.org

Town Hall - 155 N. Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032 ........................ 704-824-4337

Interim Town Manager: Josh Watkins Mayor: Nelson Wills Commissioners: Susan Neeley - Mayor Pro Tem Richard Atkinson | Houson Helms | Scott Kincaid Kathy Ramsey

Police Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-824-7964

Fire Department (non-emergency) ................ 704-879-4231

Parks and Recreation .......................... 704-824-4231

Post Office .......................................... 704-824-7411

Lowell www.lowellnc.com

City Hall - 101 W. First Street Lowell, NC 28098 ............................... 704-824-3518

City Manager: Scott Attaway Mayor: Sandy Railey Council: Travis Smith - Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bonham | JoAnna Fulbright | Candy Funderburk Thomas Gillespie

Police Department (non-emergency) ............. 704-824-8540

Fire Department (non-emergency) ............... 704-824-3357

Parks and Recreation .......................... 704-824-3518

Post Office ........................................... 704-824-1101

McAdenville

www.townofmcadenville.org

Town Hall - 163 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 ...................... 704-824-3190

Town Clerk/Administrator: Lesley Dellinger Mayor: Jim Robinette

Council: C. Reid Washam - Mayor Pro Tem Carrie Bailey | Greg Richardson | Joe Rankin Jay McCosh

Police Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-866-3300 (Cramerton)

Fire Department (non-emergency) 704-879-4231 (Cramerton)

Post Office ........................................... 704-824-0915

Mount Holly

www.mtholly.us www.visitmounthollync.com

City Hall - 400 E. Central Avenue

Mount Holly, NC 28120 ...................... 704-827-3931

City Manager: Miles Braswell

Mayor: Bryan Hough

Council: Lauren Shoemake | Christina Pawlish Phyllis Harris | David Moore | Jeff Meadows Ivory Craig, Jr.

Police Department (non-emergency) ............. 704-827-4343

Fire Department (non-emergency) ................ 704-822-2927

Parks and Recreation .......................... 704-951-3006

Post Office .......................................... 704-827-6415

Ranlo

https://townofranlo.org

Town Hall - 1624 Spencer Mountain Road Gastonia, NC 28054 ........................... 704-824-3461

Town Manager: Jonathan D. Blanton

Mayor: Lynn Black

Council: Doug Moore | Katie Cordell

Wade Morton | Jamie Fowler

Police Department (non-emergency) ............. 704-824-5172

Fire Department (non-emergency) ................ 704-824-4086

Stanley

www.townofstanley.org

Town Hall - 416 Hwy 27 S. Stanley, NC 28164 .............................. 704-263-4779

Town Manager: Heath Jenkins

Mayor: Steven Denton

Council: Cathy Kirkland - Mayor Pro Tem

Chad Jones | Bud Pate | Leigh Anna Helms Rob McMinn

Police Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-263-4778

Fire Department (non-emergency) ................ 704-263-3473

Parks and Recreation .......................... 980-522-6769

Post Office .......................................... 704-263-2058

Organizations

Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce ........................... 704-825-5307 www.montcrossareachamber.com

Go Gaston NC ................................. 704-825-4044 www.gogastonnc.org

Gaston County Economic Development Commission ..................................... 704-825-4046 www.gaston.org

Visit Belmont NC .............. www.visitbelmontnc.org

Visit Mount Holly NC ...................... 704-827-3931 www.visitmounthollync.com