2020-21 Montcross Chamber of Commerce Welcome Guide

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2020-21 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Pages 34-39

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What Does Welcome Home Mean To You? Whether you’re buying your first home or your forever home, our loan department will find the perfect mortgage loan that’s just right for you.

As your hometown bank we are focused on the needs of our community and the people like you who live here. Our lending decisions are made right here in town, by people who get to know you and your needs. In addition, we continue to work with you over the life of the loan. We never sell your loan and your loan is always serviced by us.

Offering competitive rates in a wide range of mortgage options: • Fixed Rate Loans • Callable Loans • Insured Loans • Construction Loans

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MONTCROSS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

WHAT’S INSIDE 4 Welcome From The Montcross

12 Parks, Recreation

5 Montcross Area Chamber

14 Belmont

Area Chamber of Commerce

Staff and Board of Directors

6 Advertiser Index 6 Getting Here 7 Demographics 7 Gaston County Map 8 Go. See. Do.

& Green Spaces

18 Mount Holly 22 Cramerton 24 Lowell 26 McAdenville 28 Stanley

30 Education 31 Fire & Police Departments 32 Healthcare 34 Chamber Membership Directory 39 Municipality Elected Officials 40 Important Phone Numbers & Links

41 Area Map

The family-friendly pump track at George Poston Park encourages skill development, camaraderie, and of course, lots of fun!

This 10,000 sq. ft. looping asphalt circuit features bermed corners, smooth rollers, and criss-crossing interconnected lines for beginning riders to advanced riders to enjoy.

The use of artwork, copy or information without the written consent of The Biz Well Corporation is prohibited. All of the information in this publication is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Every effort has been made to insure accuracy of this publication. The Biz Well Corporation and the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce are not liable for any errors, omissions or products represented in this publication. For advertising information, questions or comments about the magazine, call 704-763-4087 or visit www.gobizwell.com. www.montcrossareachamber.com

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Welcome

Attractions here will thrill, inform and inspire you!

Visitors Enjoying Patrick Dougherty's Interactive Stick Scultpure, The Magnificent Seven, at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Photo by Sean Busher

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elcome to Gaston County. Whether you are a new resident or a visitor, we are proud to introduce you to our communities and to a wide variety of activities available here.

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.

Whitewater Rafting at U.S. National Whitewater Center

Mountain Biking at Rocky Branch Park

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

Our public schools are outstanding, and we also have excellent private school options. We have Gaston College, a two-year community college, and the four-year Belmont Abbey College.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is less than a 10-minute drive from Belmont and Mount Holly. 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.

When the big city isn’t calling, visitors and residents of the Montcross area communities have lots to enjoy in their own

backyard. Unique independently owned restaurants and specialty shops line Main Street in every town, and parks, greenways and other outdoor recreation opportunities are abundant.

If you’re drawn to water, few communities offer more water access than those of the Montcross area.

The Catawba River marks the eastern border of Gaston County flowing through Mount Holly and Belmont, allowing for beautiful riverfront parks, marinas and waterfront communities.

On any given day, you can see kayaks and canoes on the water along with ski boats and fishing boats and often the sleek 65-foot-long shells of the Belmont Rowing Club, each with eight scullers and a coxswain calling out the cadence.

West of Belmont and Mount Holly, flowing through Lowell, McAdenville and Cramerton is the South Fork River, smaller than the Catawba, but ideal for canoes and kayaks and fishing. The two rivers combine in southern Belmont to form Lake Wylie, which totals 13,400 acres and 325 miles of shoreline.

The spectacular 380-acre Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located along the South Fork River in Belmont, featuring a five-story orchid conservatory, a children’s garden, and much more.

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

When you arrive, please let us know you’re here.

We invite you to attend our events and let the Montcross Area Chamber help you connect quickly to sources for services and to new friends.

Our website has lots of valuable information.

You can sign up on the site to receive our emails, which will keep you updated on what’s happening in the business community. You’ll find our Chamber staff eager to welcome you, answer questions and provide information. n

A Chamber Membership is a great way to meet people and learn about your community.

Chamber Business Memberships start at only $260 per year, $185 for Non-Profit Organizations, and $135 for Individuals and Couples.

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CHAMBER STAFF 1 Teresa Rankin, Interim President teresa.rankin@montcrossareachamber.com

2 Julie Bowen, Director of Member Services julie.bowen@montcrossareachamber.com

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If you would like to speak to a Chamber representative, please call us at 704-825-5307 during our office hours of 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday.

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The City Hall Building 115 N. Main Street PO Box 368 Belmont, NC 28012 www.MontcrossAreaChamber.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Heath Jenkins Board Chair Town of Stanley Gordon Quarles Chair Elect Blue Harbor Bank Wil Neumann Treasurer Gaston Capital Partners

Nicole Flowers Secretary

DIRECTORS (Terms Expiring 2021)

Andrea Sipka Schooley Mitchell

Shannon Thomas Past Chair Creative Solutions Special Events

Del Murphy CaroMont Health

Paige Mixson BB&T Bank

Emily Wilson Atrium Health

Lindsay Lockett Gaston Christian School

DIRECTORS (Terms Expiring 2020)

Todd Garrett Holy Angels

DIRECTORS

Brad Frazier Belmont Abbey College

Brad Wruble Belmont Eye

Andy Mercer Finial Homes

Natasha Gilbert Chick-fil-A Belmont

Julie Roper Dominion Energy

Phil Painter ImageMark Business Services

Chris Etherton Gaston Printing & Signs

DIRECTORS

Karen Kleiner Anatomywise

Steven Denton Stanley Mayor

Tony Marder ASM Ventures

John Robinson Wellzesta

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Chuck Moore Gaston County Attorney

Carey Roberts Carey Roberts Design

Heather Woodson Gaston College

Charlie Martin Belmont Mayor

(Terms Expiring 2022)

Michael Peoples Gastonia City Manager Sandy Railey Lowell Mayor Jim Robinette McAdenville Mayor

(1-Year Term)

(Non-Voting)

David Pugh Cramerton Town Manager

Greg Beal Mount Holly Planning and Development Director

Dick Cromlish Gaston County EDC www.montcrossareachamber.com

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Advertiser Index A special thank you to these advertisers who make this magazine possible. Please show your support and shop local. And when you visit one of our advertisers, tell them that you saw their ad here!

Allen Tate Realtors - John R. Bolin ............................. Page 21 Belmont Abbey College .............................................. Page 30 Belmont Realty ............................................................ Page 17 Belmont Savings Bank .................................................. Page 2 Buddy Harper Team Realty ........................................... Page 1 Budget Blinds .............................................................. Page 21 Carolina Drone Work .................................................. Page 17 Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center ........ Page 2 CaroMont Health .................................................... Back Cover City of Gastonia ........................................................... Page 11 City of Mount Holly ..................................................... Page 20 Creative Solutions Special Events ............................. Page 10 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden ................................ Page 13 Habitat for Humanity ................................................. Page 31 Hannon Orthodontics ................................................. Page 33 Holy Angels .................................................................. Page 33 James R. Hovis, Jr., CPA, PLLC .................................... Page 17 Oak Ridge Dental Arts ................................................. Page 32 Pirates And Princesses Travel ..................................... Page 16 Remembering Austin ................................................. Page 31 Riverside Marina ......................................................... Page 10 Saké Express .................................................................. Page 1 Shiele Museum ........................................................... Page 11 Southwood Realty ....................................................... Page 17 Stafford Jewelers ......................................................... Page 16 Stowe Family YMCA ..................................................... Page 13 Truliant Federal Credit Union .................... Inside Front Cover Watson Insurance ....................................................... Page 16

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Getting Here

Gaston County’s location is one of the prime reasons why it makes an ideal home for residents and businesses. The area is simple to get to by car, bus, plane or train. The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is within minutes of Gaston County and allows for quick and easy access to the entire metro.

It’s ideal for commuters who can easily merge onto major roadways and connect with the job opportunities of a large market, but still enjoy coming home each evening to a quiet, comfortable community. North Carolina has the 2nd largest highway system in the U.S. with 80,000 miles of roadways and 3,300 miles of train tracks.

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 Pictured left to right: Mary Cannon Frye, Collin Frye, Cohen Atkins, Michelle Dorosiewicz, Anderson Gibbons, Claudia Frye, and Michael Brunnemer enjoying a beautiful day of kayaking and paddle boarding. Michael is the owner of Riverside Marina which is located right along the water of the Catawba River in Belmont. Located on 10 acres, the marina offers kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and pontoon boat rentals. They also offer covered and uncoverd slips, as well as dry storage for boats of all kinds. Renting the venue with its outdoor kitchen, grills, bar, and seating is also an option for private parties and receptions. If you share a love for the outdoors and enjoy fun on the water, then give Riverside Marina a call at 704-813-4591 or visit online at www.riversidemarinanc.com.

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1126 Gaston Day School Road 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

Provides regular, fixed route bus service around Gastonia.

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 • Abbey Plaza Shopping Center Route: 85x 601 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 • Gastonia Transit Center Route: 85x 121 North Oakland Street Gastonia, NC 28052

GASTON COUNTY By The Numbers Population

Total Household Units

224,529

94,975

2019 Estimate

2019 Estimate

Median Housing Value

Gaston County Land Area

$136,500

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578.8

2014-2018

square miles

Gaston County Tax Rate

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Population Breakdown

Median Household Income

Total Employment

$49,384

67,160

Male

Female

48.3%

51.7%

per $100 assessed valuation _____________________________ High School Graduate or Higher

84.7%

2018

2014-2018

Sources: www.census.gov, and Gaston County Economic Development Commission

Gaston County Accolades

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US Census

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Best County for Young Professionals in North Carolina

Best County to Live In North Carolina

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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

U.S. 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

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Photo by Steve Rankin

Christmastown USA

With almost a half-million lights decorating some 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

Spirit of the Fighting Yank The Fighting Yank is an 8 foot tall World War II soldier leaning forward, wearing a helmet, holding a rifle under his left arm and ready to throw a grenade in his right hand.

Belmont is one of only five cities in the country to display this statue which was designed

by Ernest Moore Viquesney. It was erected to honor all those who served in World War II. Stowe Park in Downtown Belmont 24 S. Main Street | Belmont, NC 28012

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

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Milican 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 photographs illustrating local and area history. Admission is free but donations are accepted.

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

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

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 display 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

Brevard Station Museum Browse numerous historical artifacts and information 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

African American Museum of History and Culture

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

Gaston County's first-ever African American history and culture museum provides an opportunity to explore, examine, engage and encourage its visitors to 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 highlight 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.blackhistorymuseumwww.montcrossareachamber.com

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Abbey Players V The Abbey Players began in 1883 as an academic theatre where Belmont Abbey College students and staff could learn and enjoy the craft of performance. Today, the Abbey Players unite the college community with local and regional performers, designers, and directors to produce thought-provoking plays, stylish comedies, major musicals, and an annual Shakespeare series.

100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-461-6787 www.abbeyplayers.org

Gastonia Grizzlies The Gastonia Grizzlies, known as Gaston County’s hometown team, is a collegiate summer baseball team playing in the Coastal Plain League. More than 50 Grizzlies players have been drafted by the Major Leagues. The Grizzlies play their home games at Buddy Lewis Field at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia.

1001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia, NC 28054 704-866-8622 | www.gastoniagrizzlies.com

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

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

Carolina Speedwayxxxx Carolina Spedway is attracting crowds on Friday evenings to its dirt race track in southern Gaston County. The 4/10 mile track has excited fans and drivers in Gaston County since 1961.

The cars are fast and loud and the racing is intense.

6355 Union Road | Gastonia, NC 28056 704-869-0313 | www.carolinaspeedway.net

Tastebuds Popcorn

This family-owned and operated gourmet popcorn company offers over 200 flavors to choose from. Some of the flavors offered are birthday cake, triple chocolate sea salted caramel, pumpkin spice latte, and dill pickle.

Tastebuds Popcorn has been creating the world's best popcorn since 2011 and been featured in Food Network Magazine, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. 208 N. Main Street | Belmont, NC 28012 704-461-8755 | www.tastebudspopcorn.com

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Parks, Recreation & Green Spaces Perhaps one of the most attractive aspects of Gaston County is the wide variety of outdoor recreation. There are numerous parks, green spaces, and trails to enjoy. Bike trails are also popular, as most towns and cities have several that run throughout their community.

Located on Gaston County’s eastern border is the Catawba River which flows into Lake Wylie near the southern portion of the County. The South Fork River is south and west of the Catawba River and merges with the Catawba at Lake Wylie near the South Carolina boarder. An estimated 10 million people are drawn to the Catawba River and it’s lakes each year. Some of the area’s favorite outdoor pursuits include kayaking, paddle boarding, boating and fishing.

The list of area recreation facilities is comprised of everything from playgrounds, athletic fields, dog parks, picnic shelters, swimming pools, golf courses, multi-use trails, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts. The skate park in Mount Holly at Tuckaseege Park is in constant motion during the warmest months of the year.

Local residents also have the opportunity to participate in various programs and leagues to keep physically fit or to satisfy a competitive streak.

Davis Park 204 Park Dr., Belmont, NC 28012

Bob Bolick Park 501 W. First Street, Lowell, NC 28098

Ebb Gantt Park 500 Brook St., Belmont, NC 28012

Harold Rankin Park 715 N. Main Street, Lowell, NC 28098

Frady Field 611 E. Catawba St., Belmont, NC 28012

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

Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park 1400 Catawba St., Belmont, NC 28012

Legacy Park Elm St., McAdenville, NC 28101

Linford Park Cason St., Belmont, NC 28012

McDonald Field 149 Park Dr., McAdenville, NC 28101

Reid Park 305 Sacco St., Belmont, NC 28012 Rocky Branch Park 103 Sacco St., Belmont, NC 28012

Catawba Heights Neighborhood Park 101 Beaty Rd., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Rodden Field 151 Vine St., Belmont, NC 28012

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

Stowe Park 24 S. Main St., Belmont, NC 28012

Tuckaseege Park 165 Broome St., Mount Holly, 28120

Central Park 100 Victory Ln., Cramerton, NC 28032

Mountain Island Park at Mount Holly 400 Mountain Island Rd., Mount Holly, NC 28120

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

Goat Island Park and Greenway 305 Greenwood Pl., Belmont, NC 28012

Woodlawn Park 511 Woodlawn Ave., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Riverside Park and Greenway 75 Riverside Dr., Cramerton, NC 28032

Harper Park 301 Blacksnake Rd., Stanley, NC 28164

George Poston Park 1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056

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Gaston County Parks & Recreation ................................. 704-922-2160 www.gastongov.com/government/departments/parks_and_recreation/index.php

Lowell Parks & Recreation ............................................... 704-824-0099 www.lowellnc.com/156/Parks-Recreation

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Belmont Parks & Recreation ............................................ 704-825-8191 www.cityofbelmont.org/departments/parks-recreation/

Mount Holly Parks & Recreation ..................................... 704-951-3006 www.mtholly.us/community_snapshot/parks_and_recreation.php

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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 North Carolina and South Carolina.

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

Belmont Rowing Center

Rowing, or crew, is the oldest intercollegiate sport in the U.S., and Belmont Rowing Center intends to establish the sport in our region. North Carolina’s mild climate and BRC’s location on a quiet section of the Catawba River, just downstream from the Wilkinson Boulevard Bridge, provides nearly year-round access to long stretches of calm water - perfect for both experienced and new rowers. Rowing is a lowimpact 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

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 hiking, rock climbing, backcountry camping, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, and bird watching.

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Belmont

BY PENELOPE McCLENNY

Belmont Numbers Population: 12,558* Land Area: 9.93 square miles Tax Rate: 51.5¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $70,506** Median Home Value: $194,600** Total Housing Units: 4,849** High School Graduate or Higher: 89.6%** Households with Internet Subscription: 84.4%** Sources US Census: *Vintage 2019 Population Estimates; **2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

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eeting the needs of an active community with a strong business sector can keep local municipal officials on their feet, but Belmont city leaders are up for the challenge.

With plans for a state-of-the-art recreation facility, upgrades to several local parks and a strong focus on supporting local restaurants and retail businesses, City Manager Adrian Miller said the city has a full slate of projects to keep this east Gaston city providing plenty of opportunities for its residents and continuing to be an exciting destination for visitors.

“We have a vibrant downtown and a really strong business sector in downtown Belmont, and we’re hoping to get that back sooner rather than later,” Miller said as local businesses are working to reopen following COVID-19 closures.

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Main Street In Downtown Belmont

Balancing public health while supporting business owners calls for creative measures. As the state regulations required restaurants and shops to open with limited capacity or increased space, Belmont officials chose to close Main Street to vehicle traffic on Friday and Saturday evenings in order to provide more outdoor areas for diners and shoppers.

“This offers people a unique dining experience, to eat dinner in the middle of Main Street, which you don’t normally get to do,” Miller said. Customers provided positive feedback following the first two evenings, Miller said, with several shop owners bringing their merchandise onto the sidewalks and extending their hours.

Identifying the needs of small business owners and helping

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them to return to the “next normal” will be the city’s top priority in the upcoming year, Miller said, but several other projects set into motion before the pandemic will also bring exciting developments to the city.

One of these include a community recreation facility, with design plans underway for a 40,000-square-foot, state-of-theart facility on East Catawba Street across from Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park. The center will include basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor walking track, and classrooms as well as opportunities for displaying public art. With the current public health climate in mind, plans will focus on making public health and safety a top priority, Miller said.

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meeting the needs of our growing community but also allows the public the opportunity to use it safely,” he said. “Certainly there are best practices out there that we can incorporate into our design.”

The facility is scheduled to be complete in spring 2022.

For outdoor activities, the city is partnering with a regional mountain biking club to upgrade trails and facilities at Rocky Branch Park. The park’s terrain coupled with its proximity to downtown make it a top destination.

“It’s a 40-acre park that’s very hilly and has a beautiful spring that runs through it.

When you go into the park, you feel like you’re in the mountains,” Miller said. “It’s a great park that brings you outside and gets you closer to nature but has you less than a

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mile away from a bicycle shop or a restaurant.”

“Our city council has been very supportive of our park and recreation system,” Miller said. “These are the type of investments they want to make because they know it promotes an active lifestyle, economic development and quality of life.”

The city also invested in major improvements to Stowe Park in the downtown area this year, and by yearend most of the city’s business and administrative offices will be consolidated to a newly renovated location on Catawba Street. Previously used as Belmont’s public works headquarters, the spacious building has been transformed into a state-of-the-art and efficient complex that will be known as the “City Works” building. Amenities include an elevator with a three story glass wall, automatic energy efficient LED lights, and ample parking.

In the coming year, construction of a new 155,000+ sq. ft. Belmont Middle school will be completed, a new $12 million Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel is scheduled to open near Chick-fil-A, the redevelopment of the Chronicle Mill into apartments and retail space is expected to begin, and two major industrial and office building are slated for construction in North Belmont.

With a focus on its natural assets and business community as well as an eye toward future needs and growth, Belmont is a great destination for visitors and future residents alike. a

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Mural painted by Boyce McKinney at the Mount Holly Community Garden

Mount Holly Mount Holly Numbers Population: 16,257* Land Area: 9.79 square miles Tax Rate: 48.5¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $55,880** Median Housing Value: $163,900** Total Housing Units: 6,413** High School Graduate or Higher: 90.1%** Households with Internet Subscription: 83.2%** Sources US Census: *Vintage 2019 Population Estimates; **2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

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BY PENELOPE McCLENNY

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ith access to some of the most scenic riverfront in the area and a bevy of local artistic talent, the city of Mount Holly has a strong set of natural assets to help fuel its growth.

Expanded walking trails and an art initiative that invites residents to submit plans for painting on street crosswalks are some of the upcoming projects local leaders have planned as this Gaston County city looks to the future.

“Several other cities throughout the country have put particular processes in place where you can paint sidewalks, you can paint crosswalks,” said Assistant City Manager Miles Braswell, explaining the newly organized Crosswalk Creations project. Residents interested in participating can submit an application detailing their design, which will then be reviewed.

“I think it’s a great way to spotlight our local artists,” Braswell said. “It does create a great sense of place.”

The City of Mount Holly is emerging as a place where art and creative places are becoming distinctive components of the community’s character.

This project and several others are a result of resident surveys soliciting input on Mount Holly’s future growth.

Overall, responses revealed that residents are satisfied with local parks and recreation opportunities in the area, especially with Tuckaseege Park.

“Our parks are full, they're busy, and that's what we want,” Braswell said, listing the many different areas at Tuckaseege. “A lot of people get out to that park. It's got a gym, a softball field, a couple of little league fields, a dog park, a skate park. Tuckaseege Park offers a lot for everyone. If you Lantern Parade like dogs, you can go to the dog park. If you like skating, you can go to the skate park. There are a lot of opportunities to get outside and enjoy.”

Recently, the city opened Riverfront Greenway, a 1.2mile, 10-foot-wide paved path that hugs the Catawba River and connects the municipal complex to Tuckaseege Park.

“It's a vital piece of our trail system that is connected at this point,” Braswell said.”

Projects beyond downtown are also helping the city absorb increasing demand as growth from Charlotte spills into Gaston Riverfront Greenway Along The Catawba River County. www.montcrossareachamber.com

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word for it,’ this is just what people want.”

Soliciting local feedback and planning frequent events help make this Gaston County city a great place to live, Braswell said.

“We offer a lot of events for our citizens where they can get out and connect with one another and get that community feel,” he said. a

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A 91-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, located just off Highway 273 at I-85, exit 27, opened this spring, and several housing developments are in the planning stages, according to Economic Development Coordinator Greg Beal.

“The land prices and the housing prices have gotten so crazy in Charlotte, so we're starting to see some interest in Mount Holly because where else are you going to go that's 20 minutes from uptown?” he said.

The surveys, submitted by nearly 550 residents, have a been great tool in helping the city guide its growth, Beal said.

“What we're hearing is that folks in Mount Holly want balanced growth. The city's biggest goal is to attract another grocer to town. We're working with a couple of grocers now,” he said. “The retail seems to be the most wanted, and that's just based on surveys. It's not like, ‘Take our

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Cramerton

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hile Cramerton’s long lengths of riverside walking trails and ample playground equipment have attracted residents and visitors for several years, even more awaits to be revealed under this Gaston County town’s surface.

“We’re grading to uncover a natural spring in the park that has gone underground,” Parks and Recreation Manager Eric Smallwood said of renovations at the town’s Central Park.

“We’re also putting in over a mileand-half of enhanced natural surface walking trails and mountain bike trails.

The park has a really nice topography, so there are several different places where you can sit in the park and overlook the whole thing.

It’s really nice to sit there and enjoy the water.”

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The Central Park project is just one of the latest ways this east Gaston County town is working to keep its active residents and frequent visitors healthy and entertained.

“We just got finished with a renovation project in our senior center and community center,” Town Manager David Pugh said.

“In the process of doing that, we actually built a history musem in our senior center.”

The Cramerton Historical Society will operate the museum and provide insight into the town’s rich past, which includes the creation of the durable “Cramerton khaki” military cloth used by the U.S. armed forces in World War II. To help provide more health care services in the area, Cramerton welcomed CaroMont Family Medicine-Cramerton in the spring of 2020. This 15,000+

Veterans Memorial

Cramerton Numbers Population: 4,458* Land Area: 3.83 square miles Tax Rate: 47.5¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $74,980** Median Housing Value: $209,200** Total Housing Units: 1,632** High School Graduate or Higher: 91.8%** Households with Internet Subscription: 82.4%** Downtown Mural

square-foot facilty offers a full range of family medicine and primary care services.

“CaroMont is such an excellent partner to so many entities in Gaston County,” Pugh said. “We feel very honored, very blessed to have them here as our first medical providers.”

CaroMont Family Medicine Facility

These enticing outdoors amenities plus the increase in local services continue to keep Cramerton on the radar for new residents, Pugh said.

“We have several neighborhoods that are going on with a large jump this year and the year before in permits,” Pugh said. “Developers are knocking.”

Some of these communities cater to active adults, which can be a great fit for a community that offers numerous opportunities for its residents to get involved.

“Cramerton is a great community for involvement period,” he said. “We try to have a diverse portfolio of all our projects, that includes everything from youth sports to art.”

A new section of walking trails, the River Link Greenway, just opened, with future plans to expand the path all the way into downtown McAdenville, Smallwood said. These trails and Cramerton’s growing park system

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not only provide more choices for enjoying the outdoors, but also for volunteering and building community bonds.

More than 100 volunteers participated in last year’s cleanup project along the South Fork River, he said, and then helped clean sand and silt from the paths following a February flood.

“I feel like people are always chomping at the bit to help us here in Cramerton,” he said, adding that the active volunteer corps is a huge asset to the town’s maintenance department. “If people put their blood, sweat and tears into something, they’re definitely going to appreciate it more and take care of it.”

With quiet pathways and active sports programs, benches for watching a stream quietly slip through the rocks or a boisterous Independence Day celebration, this Gaston County towns offers plenty for every resident or guest, Pugh said.

“Sometimes the town doesn’t sleep,” he said on a recent sunny afternoon, “so that means I don’t sleep either.” a

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Lowell

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Lowell Numbers Population: 3,716* Land Area: 2.69 square miles Tax Rate: 43¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $50,868** Median Housing Value: $119,000** Total Housing Units: 1,477** High School Graduate or Higher: 79.1%** Households with Internet Subscription: 84.5%** Sources US Census: *Vintage 2017 Population Estimate:; **2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

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arbeque has been the heart of Gerald Duncan’s business for more than 30 years, and now he’s proud to bring that business back to the heart of his hometown.

“This is home to me,” said Duncan as he put the finishing touches on the new location for Hillbilly’s BBQ & Steaks in downtown Lowell. “I grew up here in business.

It’s a small town, everybody kind of knows everyone.

We’ve got some loyal customers and they’ve been faithful throughout the years.”

“I like feeding the customers. I love cooking the BBQ, the skill of cooking the BBQ,” Duncan said. “It’s never boring.”

The restaurant relocation is just one of several exciting new developments for this east Gaston County town.

Local officials are applying for a federal grant that will help pave the way for a road and interstate overpass to allow easier access to nearby commercial development, said Scott Attaway, who serves as Lowell’s Development Services Administrator. Although that project had been scheduled before the Covid-19 pandemic, Attaway said the high demand for shipping and delivery services highlighted the need for improved transportation corridors.

“You really do realize the need for moving around your

Downtown Lowell

goods,” Attaway said.

The town also continues to expand its foot traffic infrastructure as well, adding a new trail from Birch Street to Poston Park. A recently updated bicycle and pedestrian plan will help keep those popular public facilities in the forefront as new developments arrive in Lowell, Attaway said.

“That’s a good guidebook to keep that sort of infrastructure in the mindset while we are building and developing,” he said. “You’ve got to have all those sorts of amenities.”

As the town works to streamline future development, citizen input is always an important component of the process, Attaway said. Plans to update the Unified Development Ordinance will include a steering committee and public meetings with the goal of making the document more user-friendly to future developers. Land-use and commercial changes throughout the years necessitate a more updated plan. A recent application for land-use downtown to accommodate a doggie day-care, for instance, presented a few hurdles for planning administrators as that type of business may not have been on the radar when the original ordinance was developed, he said.

“When a developer comes to Lowell, they want to be able to get the land use (ordinance) and go through it in about 10 minutes,” Attaway said. “We’re trying to make it simpler. We’re trying to make it better. We’re trying to update definitions and terms to 2020 and beyond.”

George Poston Park

This business-friendly environment is one of several reasons local café owner Alisa Frye is happy that a couple of twists of fate lead her to downtown Lowell.

Fryeday Coffee Roasters

“Most of the businesses in downtown Lowell are women-owned, which I think is so awesome,” said Frye, who opened Fryeday Coffee Roasters in late 2019 after considering several other locations. “Everyone is just really supportive of each other.”

From a new café owners to a seasoned pit master, from residents and visitors searching for a quick cup of coffee or a nice long walk, or a hot plate of BBQ, Lowell offers something for everyone. a

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McAdenville Numbers Population: 673*

McAdenville

Land Area: 1.49 square miles Tax Rate: 33¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $67,250** Median Housing Value: $239,000** Total Housing Units: 302**

BY PENELOPE McCLENNY

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he people can make the place, and for local business owner Tony Coppola, the people of McAdenville make the place feel like his small hometown on the Italian coast.

“It’s just an amazing community. You’re a part of the family,” said Coppola, who is known as “Chef Tony” throughout the village. “It is a unique village, and I thought original Italian food would fit well with a town like that.”

That sense of community led Coppola to McAdenville in late 2019, when he opened Terra Mia restaurant. The popularity of Coppola’s “Nonna-style” pizza, which translates to “grandma” in Italian, is a great example of the area’s willingness to adapt to exciting new changes.

“People were very curious about this product when we opened, they were a little bit concerned,” Coppola said, “and then it became one of the most popular items.”

Mayor Pro Tem Jay McCosh counts himself among the many fans of the pie, and said Terra Mia is one of several great businesses and local amenities that are helping to shape McAdenville’s future.

“We only have one-and-a-half square miles, and we want those one-and-a-half square miles to be a diamond for Gaston County,” he said, adding that he and other local leaders are working to promote McAdenville beyond its nationally26

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renowned Christmas light celebration. “We want to buff out those rough spots and not just for the people of McAdenville, but to give more reasons to honor it the other times of year as well.”

One of the most successful recent additions includes the opening of a two-mile section of the Greenway Project.

“The real gem is the paved pathway. They did it so well.

It's just a beautiful, beautiful trek,” McCosh said of the 10foot-wide path. “It's great for biking, it's great for walking and running. Literally, the first time we walked through it, it felt like no humans had been back there. It's just gorgeous walking through some of this really neat terrain, this wooded area.”

In the downtown area, renovations continue on several structures previously used by the textile manufacturing company Pharr, which maintains strong ties to the community.

Changes are in place to make these buildings more alluring for future commercial use, McCosh said, including an attractive area near the dam in downtown.

“They've left a skeleton of a building there to build upon later on to give ideas for people coming,” he said. “You've

got the area along the dam, it's just beautiful. Hopefully, that will be an area in the future for us that will really grow.”

Each of these plans help support a common goal: make McAdenville a pedestrian-friendly destination for both its residents and visitors. Future greenway expansions will also link downtown to nearby Cramerton, McCosh said.

“You could get on your bike and you go down to Cramerton from McAdenville along the river,” he said. “Once we get this downtown area, it's going to be a beautiful way to go and not be in a car. It's going to make McAdenville such a beautiful place to live and to work.”

These plans paint a bright future for this quaint but growing Gaston County village, and many, including Chef Tony, are excited to witness those changes first-hand.

“Definitely I enjoy the community, I enjoy all the customers. The surrounding communities too, they’re wonderful. It’s just an amazing community,” said Coppola, who looks forward to welcoming residents and visitors into the distant future. “I want to have a long-term relationship, that’s my goal.” a

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. For more information visit: www.mcadenville-christmastown.com

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Stanley

Downtown Stanley

BY PENELOPE McCLENNY

Stanley Numbers Population: 3,762* Land Area: 2.27 square miles Tax Rate: 54¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $50,179** Median Home Value: $136,300** Total Housing Units: 1,491** High School Graduate or Higher: 87%** Households with Internet Subscription: 77.6%** Sources US Census: *Vintage 2019 Population Estimates; **Source: 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

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ristie and Kerry Stewart searched up and down the East Coast for a seaside community that would be a perfect fit for their lives and business dreams, and then they moved inland and found Stanley.

“We moved here sight unseen to Stanley. We loved Stanley.” said Kristie Stewart, who along with her husband, Kerry, is working to renovate a downtown building to house a vintage clothing and screen-printing business clustered with a shaved ice and baked goods café and a wood fire pizza restaurant.

"Community and food are center stage here, and that kind of conveys over to us," she said.

The couple's downtown businesses are several of the latest exciting developments bolstering Mayor Steven Denton's plans for this growing Gaston County municipality. Combined with improved store fronts, antique street lights, expanded parking and plans to make Stanley more accessible to foot traffic, new businesses are helping to add more vitality to the downtown area.

"That was my main goal when I first got elected in 2017, and I'm finally seeing that come to fruition now," said Denton, who was reelected in 2019 and will now serve four-year terms.

New Residential Development

"We're starting to see the growth I wanted downtown, seeing it beautify," he said. "It's exciting. I'm anxious to see what I can accomplish over the next few years."

Beyond downtown, plans for new residential development are yet another signal of Stanley's growth.

Construction for a community of 230 single family homes is well underway with plans for an additional project including 300 homes. The municipality also recently completed a town hall expansion project to help serve its growing population. That space includes additional office and conference room space and larger city council chambers with updated technology.

Plans are also in the works for updated welcome signs, said Town Manager Heath Jenkins, as well as several other initiatives to show potential business owners that Stanley is a great place to set-up shop.

Stanley Middle School

“We’ve tried to make some improvements and show the investors that we're willing to invest in the downtown area,” Jenkins said, adding that seeing local residents such as the Stewarts become business owners is especially rewarding.

The Stewarts’ main goal is to create a location where residents and visitors can relax and visit, with plans to use a field beside the building for corn hole and a children’s play area. As plans develop, they have enjoyed the opportunity to meet several lifelong residents who stop to check on the progress. According to Denton, that strong sense of community connection is another positive feature of this Gaston County town.

“Because we're a fairly small community we have a good network of communication between our seniors, our churches, and our nonprofits,” he said.

For the Stewarts, those visits help them feel even more connected to a new community they are proud to call home.

“We love it when the older generation comes and starts telling us stories,” Kristie Stewart said. “We're hoping that the community understands how much this means to us.” a

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310 Eagle Road Belmont, NC 28012 101 Ivey Street Belmont, NC 28012 311 E. College Street Stanley, NC 28164 1500 Power Drive Lowell, NC 28098 275 E. Weslyan Drive McAdenville, NC 28101 210 School Street Belmont, NC 28012 215 Ewing Drive Belmont, NC 28012 1925 N. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 301 W. Central Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 900 S. Main Street Stanley, NC 28164

704-836-9137 704-836-9119 704-836-9105 704-836-9118 704-836-9117 704-836-9135 704-836-9116 704-836-9138 704-836-9136 704-836-9106

2-5 K-5 3-5 K-5 K-5 K-5 K-1 K-5 K-5 PreK-2

110 Central Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 601 Cramer Mountain Road Cramerton, NC 28032 418 S. Church Street Lowell, NC 28098 124 S. Hawthorne Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 317 Hovis Road Stanley, NC 28164 340 8th Avenue Cramerton, NC 28032

704-836-9611 704-836-9603 704-836-9607 704-836-9610 704-836-9600 704-836-9125

6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 3-10

1744 Lane Road Mount Holly, NC 28120 906 South Point Road Belmont, NC 28012

704-836-9613 704-836-9612

9-12 9-12

101 Lakewood Road Belmont, NC 28012

704-866-5700

9-12

426 Woodlawn Avenue Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-2840 1625 Lowell-Bethesda Road Gastonia, NC 28056 704-349-5020 2001 Gaston Day School Road Gastonia, NC 28056 704-864-7744 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012 7220 W. Wilkinson Blvd Belmont, NC 28012

704-461-6700 704-825-3737

K-12 PK-12 PK-12

Website www.gaston.k12.nc.us

www.cramertonchristian.org www.gastonchristian.org www.gastonday.org

www.belmontabbeycollege.edu www.gaston.edu

The communities in Gaston County place a high value on education and parents who expect quality education for their children aren’t disappointed in the numerous choices available.

An abundance of education choices including public schools, charter schools, trade and technical schools equipped to prepare the region’s emerging workforce, private or faith-based schools, along with a multitude of higher learning opportunities are available.

PUBLIC EDUCATION Among the ten largest school districts in the state of North Carolina, Gaston County Schools system educates 32,000+ students (pre-kindergarten through high school) in 55 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 are offered for those wanting to obtain a diploma, certificate, or two-year Associate Degree.

Belmont Abbey College is a top ranked private liberal-arts Catholic college and home to more than 1,400 students.

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Fire Departments Address

Town/State/Zip

Phone #

Belmont Fire

301 Keener Boulevard

Belmont, NC 28012

704-825-0502

Community Volunteer Fire

1873 Perfection Avenue

Belmont, NC 28012

704-827-8249

Cramerton Volunteer Fire

141 Eighth Avenue

Cramerton, NC 28032

704-879-4231

East Gaston Volunteer Fire

108 Arrowchem Way

Mount Holly, NC 28120

704-827-8861

Lowell Fire

202 Grove Street

Lowell, NC 28098

704-824-3357

Lucia Riverbend Volunteer

14124 Lucia Rivervend Hwy.

Mount Holly, NC 28120

704-827-5206

McAdenville Volunteer Fire

144 Wesleyan Drive

McAdenville, NC 28101

704-866-3300

Mount Holly Fire

1201 S. Main Street

Mount Holly, NC 28120

704-822-2927

Mount Holly Fire

433 Killian Avenue

Mount Holly, NC 28120

704-822-2927

New Hope Volunteer Fire

4804 S. New Hope Road

Belmont, NC 28012

704-825-7019

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

Police Departments Address

Town/State/Zip

Non-Emergency #

Belmont Police

201 Chronicle Street

Belmont, NC 28012

704-825-3792

Cramerton / McAdenville Police

155 N. Main Street

Cramerton, NC 28032

704-824-7964

Lowell Police

102 E. 1st Street

Lowell, NC 28098

704-824-8540

Mount Holly Police

400 E. Central Avenue

Mount Holly, NC 28120

704-827-4343

Stanley Police

230 S. Main Street

Stanley, NC 28164

704-263-4778

Gaston County Police Department

420 W. Franklin Boulevard

Gastonia, NC 28053

704-866-3300

Gaston County Sherriff’s Office

425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Gastonia NC, 28052

704-869-6800

www.montcrossareachamber.com

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Healthcare Gaston County is home to some of the finest health care facilities and providers in North Carolina. Thousands of skilled, caring health care practitioners in virtually every medical discipline and specialty, are available to local residents.

CaroMont Health, a nationally recognized leading healthcare system, is comprised of five affiliate companies including a network of more than 46 primary and specialty physician offices.

Named as One of the Nations’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in March 2018, CaroMont Health is a not-for-profit health system. Established in 1946, CaroMont Regional Medical Center is the area’s fifth-largest hospital with 435 beds. This general and acute care facility, offers a range of services that rival much larger metropolitan facilities.

CaroMont Health continues to expand

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to meet the growing needs of the community. In 2019, they announced plans to invest more than $300 million in projects in and around Gaston County, including a new hospital to be built in Belmont.

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, Carolinas HealthCare 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.

CaroMont Health and Atrium Health are not just healthcare systems, but also valued community members. Every year, they participate in community events such as health fairs, farmers’ markets, nutrition education programs, ambulance tours, safety demonstrations, and business expos to offer the resources that support a healthy lifestyle in the area. n

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HOLY ANGELS This private, non-profit corporation was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. With over 60 years of caring for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities, who have delicate medical conditions, Holy Angels excels in responsive care and treatment of the highest standards of integrity and quality. As one of the largest employers in Belmont, their staff is dedicated to providing loving and compassionate care, learning programs, and high-quality living opportunities through innovative and internationally recognized programs for the differently able.

6600 Wilkinson Boulevard | Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-4161 | www.holyangelsnc.org

CaroMont Health To Build New Hospital In a partnership with Belmont Abbey College, CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont is slated to be built along I-85 near exit 27 at Highway 273, adjacent to the college's athletic fields. CaroMont Health will lease about 40 acres for the $173 million hospital, which will be visible from I-85.

While services are still being planned for CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont, the facility is expected to offer an emergency department, a 66-bed inpatient unit for patients requiring admission or observation, operating rooms and surgical capabilities, a labor and delivery unit, and a full suite of diagnostic testing and imaging services.

Medical office buildings for outpatient services and physician offices are also planned for the campus. The hospital is slated to open in 2023.

SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS, SOUTH CENTRAL Sisters of Mercy are Catholic women who take religious vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and service. They commit their lives to God and minister in pastoral care, health care, canon law, social work, education, art, music, and bereavement. 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 homeless 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

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Visit one of our business enterprises in Downtown Belmont or McAdenville, providing meaningful work opportunities for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.

McAdenville • Spruced Goose Station Fresh Eats & Treats - 7AM-5PM • Spruced Goose Station Gifts & Art Studio - 9AM-5PM Downtown Belmont • Cherubs Café - 7AM-5PM • Cotton Candy Factory - 10AM-5PM Be a part of our mission and ministry...share your time, talents & treasures as a Volunteer, Staff Member or Donor.

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Back of the Moon Patti Bean 105 E. First Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 879-9392 32 North Main Belmont, LLC David Dorsch 1422 Lexington Avenue Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 335-4441

Andriana Baker, CPA Andriana Baker 6025 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9628

321 Equipment Co. Bryan Dalton 1901 Jenkins Dairy Road Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 867-2317

Art by J Jeaniene Dibble 1500 River Drive, Suite 256 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 718-4330

360 TaeKwondo Academy Michael Cunningham 6509 W. Wilkinson Blvd., Unit B Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 773-8178 A Little Bit of Art Mary Steenwyk 900 South Fork Village Drive #G2 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 476-9882 AAA Trophies, LLC Sally Ormsby 106 W. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-0099 AAA Valuations, LLC Rudy Pomeroy 2229 Lake Ridge Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (833) 222-8251 Absolute Turf Management, Inc. Roger Edwards Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3774 Adam Lee State Farm Adam Lee 47 W. Catawba Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 (980) 277-2700 Adult Primary & Palliative Medicine 2711 X-Ray Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 884-0064 Advanced Copier Technologies, Inc. Jerry Simpson, Sr. 713 E. Second Avenue Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 868-3022 Aldrich CFO Services, Inc. Robert Aldrich PO Box 992 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-1175 Allen Tate Realtors Angela Dole 203 Glenway Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 813-4530 Allen Tate RealtorsStephen G. Duncan 203 Glenway Street Belmont, NC 28012 (828) 777-5718 Alliance Bank & Trust Dan Boyd 292 W. Main Avenue Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 867-5828 Alliance Fabrication Jeremy Burns 3421 Fairview Road Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 629-5677 Anatomywise Karen Kleiner 115 N. Main Street, Suite 212 Mount Holly, NC 28120 (980) 477-0508 Andrew Lineberger Builders,LLC Andrew Lineberger 108 Bryant Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 606-6458

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Ashley Women's Center-Belmont Linda R. Biblioni 1212 Spruce Street, Suite 307 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4449 Ashley Women's CenterGastonia Linda R. Biblioni 1225 E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-7416 ASM Ventures Corporation Tony Marder 2307 Villa Oaks Court Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 408-3593 ATG Entertainment, LLC Brian Hines 3950 Campus Ridge Road, Suite B Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 537-9300 Atkinson, Richard and Sybil 501 Stuart Ridge Cramerton, NC 28032 Atrium Health Jeff Thoms PO Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232 (704) 631-1200 Atrium Health Rehabilitation Mt. Holly Peter Cassidy 275 Beatty Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 822-2550 Atrium Health Urgent Care Belmont Jim Fichtelman 420 Park Street, Suite 105 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 631-1820 Atrium Health Urgent Care Cox Road Karen French 603 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 852-9561 Atrium HealthRiverbend Practice Christie Mistry 215 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 587-2400 Auten-Stowe American Legion Post 144 Pat Chaparro 202 Park Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9022

Backporch Dispensary Melanie Sotomayor 4007 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 914-7185 Bai Shen Acupuncture Shari Miller 684 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1584 Balance The Books, LLC Carmen Cocchiola 128 Crestwood Drive Mount Holly, NC 28120 (860) 575-1235 Ballard's Barber Shop Preston Wilson 200 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 741-1900 Bank OZK Amy Brown 5800 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1555 Banner News Greg Ledford 128-C N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0580 BB&T Bank of Belmont Paige Mixson 601 Hawley Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-6440 BB&T Bank of Mt. Holly Jonathan Yandle 150 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-6726 BBSI (Barrett Business Services, Inc) Ericka Oliver 1595-F E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 854-5011 BELLE Boutique Shannon Gouch 109 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 266-0857 9 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 Belmont Abbey College Chris Peeler 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-6700 Belmont Abbey Rotaract Club Debbie Windley 100 Belmont Mt. Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-6700

Better Air Carolinas Tom Mills 589 Stowe Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 517-2987

C & F Mortgage Corp.

Nancy Poteat 1562-C Union Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-3997

Belmont Family Medicine Jonathan Harris 420 Park Street, Suite 105-A Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 631-1810

Bill Ingram 19520 W. Catawba Avenue Suite 111B Cornelius, NC 28031 (859) 912-1486

C.L. Helt, Architect, Inc. Tim Johnston 6405 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 342-1686

Belmont Flooring Center Jody Flowers 21 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9985 Belmont Hearing Center Edward Grubbs 100 N. Main Street, Suite 123 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-7795 Belmont Historical Society Martha Page 40 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4848 Belmont Housing Authority Erica Bobo 51 Flowers Court Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9376 Belmont Local Magazine dba: Satisfaction Marketing Art Versnick 15920 Rhinehill Road Charlotte, NC 28278 (980) 949-9492 Belmont Pediatric Dentistry Oscar Mvula 420 Park Street, Suite 101 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 755-4600 Belmont Realty-Allison Cottingham 32 N. Main Street, Suite 110 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 576-0152 Belmont Realty - Freda Hall 32 N. Main Street, Suite 110 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 473-1182 Belmont Realty - Ted Hall 32 N. Main Street, Suite 110 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 477-0683 Belmont Rotary Mike Giang PO Box 1601 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8362

Belmont Beautique & Barbery Christine Wallace 6438 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8122

Belmont Rowing Center Jude Starrett 1500 River Drive, Suite 140 Belmont, NC 28012

Belmont Capital Advisors, Inc. Lauren Barbee 123 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1560

Belmont Savings Bank Mark Yount 210 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9861

Belmont Chiropractic Center David Demperio, DC 5803 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9799

Belmont Trolley, Inc. 339 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 651-9605

Belmont Cocktail Club Celeste Kaplan 31 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7005

Avery Insurance Group Mark Avery 210 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4134

Belmont Dairy Queen Ronald Walters 7015 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5106

Awaken Gallery Emily Andress 107 W. Central Avenue Mt. Holly, NC 28120 (980) 277-8527

Belmont Executive Offices JC Vargas 6640 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0061

MONTCROSS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Belmont Eye Brad Wruble 2 Kenwood Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5322

Belmont, City of Adrian Miller 115 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5586 Benefit Partners, Inc. Charles Lineberger 102 Hidden Pastures Dr., Suite 206 Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 867-3628 Berry's Container Service 1250 Linwood Road Bessemer City, NC 28016 (704) 685-7257

Bisque Imports DJ Toal 1 Belmont Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-9290 Bliss Gallery Regina Moody 25 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0418 Blue Harbor Bank Gordon Quarles 409 E. Catawba Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 214-6422 BNI- Belmont Business Builders Phil Champion 52 Ervin Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8944 Bowen Machine Jon Bowen 2006 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 629-9111 BowerTraust Construction, LLC Deana Kiser 25 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9970 Brackett, Jonathan 2321 Azalea Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 813-3741 Brandon Kauffman Wilcox Real Estate Group 4109 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (717) 645-3817 Brennan, Neil M. 9815 David Taylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 Brett Carraway with Northstar Real Estate Brett Carraway 26 N. Main Street, Suite 2 Belmont, NC 28012 (252) 413-7991 Brevard Station Museum Barry Smith 112 S. Main Street Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-9801 Brightway Insurance, The Kropfelder Agency Gene Kropfelder 3826 S. New Hope Road, Suite 3 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 566-0400 Brookline Homes, LLC Scott Dirkschneider 425 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 277-1322 Buddy Harper Team Realty Buddy Harper 5130 Wilkinson Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 879-7155 Budget Blinds Kirby Crotts 3826 S. New Hope Road, Suite 10 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 864-8778 Butler & Stowe Robert Adams 100 N. Main Street, Suite 125 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8538

Camelot Meadows Event Venue, LLC Deborah Baxa 144 Lake Mist Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 648-6684 Captains Cap Family Fish House Spero Stathopoulos 670 Park Street, Hwy 273 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4103 Carey Roberts Design Co., LLC Carey Roberts 34 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 718-6987 Carolina Caring Marian Taylor 3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658 (828) 466-0466 Carolina Federal Credit Union Donna Beringer 1200 E. Church Street Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 435-0186 Carolina IT Professionals, Inc. Phyllis McConnell 243 W. Catawba Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8102 Carolina ThreeSixty, LLC Bryton Mitchell 123 Branch Street, Suite G Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 674-5425 Carolinas Healthcare Urgent Care - Robinwood Christine Grandfield 3320 Robinwood Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 487-2930 Carolinas Hospitalist Group CR Mount Holly Caroline Estrada 275 Beaty Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 512-3346 Carolinas Plastic Surgery Center 2391 Court Drive, Suite 120 B Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 874-0095 Carolinas Realty JoAnn LaVecchia 514 S. Union Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-2341 CaroMont Cancer Center 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2932 CaroMont Critical Care Specialists 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4390 CaroMont Dermatology 2391 Court Drive, Suite 120-C Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 874-0768 CaroMont Diabetes Center 640 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 205 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7850

CaroMont Diagnostic Center 655 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2050

CaroMont Hospitalist Group 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4390

Caromont Family Medicine Cramerton 4235 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 825-4750

CaroMont Imaging ServicesSummit 620 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 106 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7730

CaroMont Family Medicine Bessemer City 3326 Bessemer City Road Bessemer City, NC 28016 (704) 629-3206

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

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

CaroMont Integrated Pain Specialists-Gastonia 660 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 200 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-5400

CaroMont Family Medicine-Dallas 600 W. Trade Street, Suite A Dallas, NC 28034 (980) 834-9130

CaroMont Internal Medicine Terry Saye 660 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 301 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-0735

CaroMont Family Medicine Gaston Day 1895 Hoffman Road, Suite A Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-1749

CaroMont Neurology 815 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-1700

CaroMont Urgent Care-Belmont 1223 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 834-8800

CaroMont Neurology-Belmont 1212 Spruce Street, Suite 205 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 865-1700

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

CaroMont Neurosurgery & Spine 811 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 852-3888

CaroMont Urgent CareGaston Day 1895 Homan Road, Suite B Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-8669

CaroMont Occupational Medicine 2555 Court Drive, Suite 100 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-3070

CaroMont Women's HealthBreast Surgical Specialists 640 Summit Crossing PL., Suite. 203 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7390

CaroMont Family Medicine Gastonia 2711 X-Ray Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2420 CaroMont Family MedicineMcAdenville 105 Elm Street McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-5323 CaroMont Family Medicine Stanley 700 N. Main Street Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8945 CaroMont Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2544 Court Drive, Suite G Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 854-9990 CaroMont Health Chris Peek 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2121 CaroMont Health & Fitness Center 660 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 302 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7930 CaroMont Health Foundation Katie Wayne 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2088 CaroMont Health Belmont Imaging 1212 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7779 CaroMont Heart & VascularBelmont 1212 Spruce Street, Suite 205 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 834-3278 CaroMont Heart & VascularGastonia 2555 Court Dr., Suite 200 & 300 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-3278 CaroMont Hematology & Oncology 2711 X-Ray Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 834-9600

CaroMont Outpatient Surgery & Lab 2555 Court Drive, Suite 120 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4335 CaroMont Palliative Care 250 E. Garrison Blvd Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-5838 CaroMont Pathology 2525 Court Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2451 CaroMont Pediatric PartnersBelmont 209 Park Street, Suite 500 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-0025 CaroMont Pediatric PartnersGastonia 705 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 150 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-6300 CaroMont Physical Therapy Donald Howard 1212 Spruce Street, Suite 305 D Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 671-5730 CaroMont Podiatry 2555 Court Drive, Suite 250 Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 834-7300 CaroMont Psychiatric Associates 1867 Remount Road, Suite H Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-3848 CaroMont Pulmonary Medicine 2544 Court Drive, Suite D Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 834-5864

CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Mt. Holly 451 E. Charlotte Avenue Mt. Holly, NC 28120 (980) 834-2266

Cathy Mabry Cloninger Center Tara Joyner 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 810-6492

Chyrch Realty, LLC Jennifer Church 1004 Middleton Court Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 651-9605

Cottage Keepers, LLC Timothy Roberts 34 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-0367

CaroMont Rehab & Sports Medicine 640 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 208 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-5370

Cato Properties Tammey Thomas 7101 E. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2946

Cinnaholic Floyd Bailey 915F Southpoint Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 813-6158

Cottage Keepers, LLC Greg Cline 17 Circle Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-4460

CaroMont RheumatologyBelmont 1212 Spruce Street, Suite 311 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5228

Central Chiropractic & Sports Medicine David Wright 611 N. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-9200

Circle S Pest Control, Inc. Ernest Smith 5101 Lineberger Road Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-5048

Cottage Keepers, LLC Katie Goforth 34 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-0367

CaroMont RheumatologyGastonia 635 Cox Road, Suite E Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-6438 CaroMont Surgical Associates 2555 Court Drive, Suite 450 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7652

CaroMont Wound & Hyperbaric Care 660 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 306 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7830

Champion Insurance Agency, Inc State Farm Phil Champion 140 N. Main Street, Suite B Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8944 Charlotte Metro Credit Union Janet Gooch 6425 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite F Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 375-0183 Charzewski, David & Clare 140 Hidden Pastures Dr. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-7198 Chase Photography Sheryl King Belmont, NC 28012 (803) 862-9576 Cheek, Wendy 25 Bowen Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 837-9148

CJS Wealth Management Christopher Shaw Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 413-4073 Clear-View, Inc. Bobby Bishop 103 Browntown Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 747-8284 Cloisters of Mt. Holly Apartments Katie Ratchford 801 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (888) 804-1023 Cloninger, Cathy PO Box 406 Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 913-0341 Closson, Judy 5424 Amanda Lane Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 842-2004

Cherubs CafĂŠ by Holy Angels Regina Moody 23 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0414

CLT Express Chauffeured Transportation Laura Canady 7319 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0666

Cherubs Cotton Candy Factory Laurie Lewis 21 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0416

Coldwell Banker Carver Pressley, Realtors Dac Carver 341 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-5060

Courtland Terrace 2300 Aberdeen Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4800 Cramer Mountain Club Jon Meyers 102 Hidden Pastures Dr.ive Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 578-2905 Cramerton, Town of David Pugh 155 N. Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-4337 Creative Solutions Special Events Shannon Thomas 250 Wilson Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 825-8701 Creative Solutions Special Events - Showroom & Design Space Shannon Thomas 132 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8701 Creative Travel, Inc. Rebecca Johns 34 W. Myrtle Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1865 Crescent Structures, Inc. Eric Riley 914 Moose Street, Suite E Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-2009

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park Donald Gloege 2205 Williamsburg Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-6337

Chick-fil-A @ Belmont Natasha Gilbert 801 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8600

Carus Corporation Mack Cochran 181 Woodlawn Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 951-3128

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

Catawba Apartments Katie Ratchford 300 Prince Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7458

Choice USA Full Line Vending Ty Withers 603 Groves Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 478-1073

Catawba River Antique Mall Emory Vandiver 406 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2383

Christmastown Dentistry Travis Nixon, DDS 309 Wesleyan Drive McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-4311

Catawba River Artisans Jim Biscardi 1833 Pine Mountain Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 451-8327

Christopher Barfield @ Sellstate Premier Christopher Barfield 109 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 685-7230

Complete Eye Care Dr. Barbara Marcussen 1200 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9002

Catawba River Outfitters Mark Williams 6 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0028

Chronicle Mill, LLC John & Jennifer Church 96 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 651-9605

Comporium - Joseph Jackson Joseph Jackson 6100 Fairview Road Charlotte, NC 28210 (704) 449-8451

Denise Price Thomas Consulting & Training Denise Thomas 327 Paradise Cicle Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 747-8699

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

Chronicle Millworks, LLC Brian Hackett 116 Ledford Drive Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 560-4857

Cornerstone Comfort Jason Haggins 4465 Posterity Court, Suite 130 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 860-9170

Design Tech Jonathan Wilson 109 Center Street Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 868-8686

Coldwell Banker Commercial MECA Eric Clay 339 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-5040 College Park Pharmacy Bill Thrower, Jr 682 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179 Collins Cleaners @ Belmont Patrick Collins 915 South Point Road, Suite A Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3616 Compleat Rehab Rhianna Green 3719 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 830-2136

CSH Inspections Timothy Pressley 34 Myrtle Street, Suite C Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 777-2779 Culbreth, Norma 301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 813 Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 491-2992 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Michelle Spreitzer 6500 S. New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4490 Davenport Design & Print Jeff Davenport 368 Old Fallston Road Cherryville, NC 28021 (443) 414-4199 Deborah Taylor 205 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 Dellinger, Jerry & Joyce 506 Maymont Drive Cramerton, NC 28032

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Dilling Heating & Cooling Felicia Mull 2328 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 739-3446

Elite Spine Center Eddy Pate 6021 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (619) 218-3462

GarlandBurks Marketing Heather Burks 1445 Buckingham Avenue Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 678-9910

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

EllaB & Co. Boutique Salon Pamela Baxter 900-G04 South Fork Village Dive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 824-1093

Gaston Arts Council Kim George PO Box 242 Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 853-ARTS (2787)

Elmcroft of Cramerton Kristi Evans 500 Cramer Mountain Road Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 823-0500

Gaston Capital Partners Michael McMahan 1104 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8883

Gaston Lifestyles Magazine Mo Ally PO Box 550666 Gastonia, NC 28055 (305) 479-2878 Gaston Printing and Signs Chris Etherton 7204 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 267-5633

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

Gaston Christian School Dr. Marc Stout 1625 Lowell-Bethesda Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 349-5020

Gaston Technical Support, Inc. Robert Reddick 106 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 812-6000

Gaston College-Kimbrell Campus and Textile Technology Center Heather Woodson 7220 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3737

Gaston Women's HealthcareSummit 620 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 108 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-2229

Doffer's Canteen Jennifer Toms 119 Center Street Cramerton, NC 28012 (315) 882-0500 Doffer's Pizzeria Jennifer Toms 106 N.Main Street Belmont NC 28012 (315) 486-6512 Dominion Energy Jason Ramey 800 Gaston Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (877) 776-2427

Endocrinology AssociatesBelmont 1212 Spruce Street, Suite 307 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 671-6400

Dr. Charles Blair & Associates, Inc. Charles Blair 85 E. Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3194

Escape Plan Marketing Drew Horine 606 Jackson Street Gastonia, NC 28052 (980) 285-7782

Duff, Iris Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 616-8874

Estia's Kouzina Gus Georgoulias 609 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7005

Duke Energy Martha Wegner 6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28214 1-800-777-9898 E&S Eco Power Eric Heusser 814 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (845) 406-5379 East Belmont Baptist Church Jeff Taylor 501 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5780 Eastridge Family Medicine Lisa Nanney 1896 Remount Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 512-3930 Eastwood Homes Matt Downing 2857 Westport Road Charlotte, NC 28208 (704) 399-4663 Edward Jones Investment Don Hartsoe 27 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7006 Edward Jones Investments Alex Price Lisa Stone 106 Kenwood Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8072 Edy-Mac Home Services, Inc. Eddie McDonald 5110 Wilkinson Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-1088 Elements of Empowerment, Inc. Delta Sanders 7 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 755-5210 Elias Rauch Media Elias Rauch 126 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 962-0085

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Exodus Church Ben Hoersch 101 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 755-5034 Famous Toastery of Belmont Karen Newman 6425 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 981-1135 Finial Construction, LLC Andy Mercer 31 N. Main Street, Suite B Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8294

Gaston Community Foundation Ernest Sumner 1201 E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-0927 Gaston County Kim Eagle 128 W. Main Avenue Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 866-3101 Gaston County Jaycees Andrea Schrift PO Box 4 Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 868-2058 Gaston County P.A.W.S. Larry Capps 3575 Bryant Cole Way Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 914-7177 Gaston County Schools Jeff Booker 943 Osceola Street Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 866-6209

Firefly House and Gardens Gail Roop 123 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 292-5632

Gaston County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Alan Cloninger 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Way Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 869-6800

First Street Home Ruth Everhart 106 First Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-3312

Gaston County Travel & Tourism Michael Applegate 620 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4044

Floyd & Blackies Coffee House & Ice Cream Kathy Ramsey 137 8th Avenue Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 879-9100

Gaston County Workforce Development Apryl Smith 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 862-7637

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

Gaston Day School Richard Rankin 2001 Gaston Day School Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 864-7744 ext. 174

Forsite Development, Inc. Tom McKittrick 5320 Old Pineville Road.

Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 364-9100

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

Franklin Signs & Graphics Trent Franklin 105 Henderson Streed Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-5505

Gaston Gazette Lucy Talley 1893 Remount Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 869-1700

Garibaldi Realty Wendy Hostetler 100 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7653

Gaston Hospice Richard Lahm 258 E. Garrison Blvd.

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Gaston Innovation Group dba TechWorks of Gaston County Terry Thorson Cox 52-A Ervin Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 709-3543

Gastonia Children's Clinic Jacqueline McSwain 2544 Court Drive, Suite C Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-5356 Gastonia Conference Center, LLC 145 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 869-1948 Gastonia Grizzlies Chris Semmons 1001 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 866-8622 Gastonia Surgical Associates Sandra Noville 2544 Court Drive, Suite H Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-7821 Gastonia, City of Michael Peoples 181 South Street Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 866-6719 Gatlin Graphics Sam Gatlin Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 962-2578 Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC Kirk Gavel 6730 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 483-2054 George Bray 118 Howe Court Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 608-2713 George W Stowe Insurane Agency Julie Flannigan 508 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2620 Georgio's Restaurant Angelo Koutsoupias 202 Market Street, Suite G Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220 Gerald Griffin Heating & Cooling Services Gerald Griffin 306 Smith Road Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 913-5243 GiGi Boutique & Fine Consignment Grace Hohman 24 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8043

Glenway Premium Pub Louie Politis 55 Glenway Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7717

Harris Teeter Danna Robinson 905 Southpoint Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-6079

Goodwill Ind. of the Southern Piedmont Phillip Boger 116 Armstrong Street Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 916-1610

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

Grace Christian Counseling Roberta Wilson, M.A. 120 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 748-3585 Gracious Living by Design Anna Kucera Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 981-1307 Grant Exterminating Company, Inc. Donna Grant 249 Trakas Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 865-3704 Greater Gaston Development Corporation Patrick Mumford 1212 Spruce Street, Suite 203 Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7200 Greater Gaston Endoscopy Center 920 Cox Road, Suite 201 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 772-4455 Griffin Tire & Auto Brad Griffin 6030 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3465 Guilty Pleasures Catering & Bakery Greg Simpson 201 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 866-7875 H&M Catering Megan Litzau-Kanal 119 N. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8611 H&R Block-Belmont Carlos Cumber 7004 E. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3935 Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County Kay Peninger 1840 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-6536 Hampton Inn by Hilton Belmont @ Montcross Ashley Dalton 820 Cecilia Alexander Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-6100

Healing Platform Amber Pederson 100 N. Main Street, Suite 220 Belmont, NC 28012 (352) 978-2060 Hester & Payseur, PLLC Jamie L. Hester 100 Glenway St. Suite A Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8195 hibu - Del Barajas Del Barajas McAdenville, NC 28101 (785) 213-8467 Highgarden Real Estate Dick Fox 723 Hanna Woods Dr. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 661-0044 Hillbilly's Barbeque & Steaks Jeff Duncan 305 S. Main Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838 Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery Lisa Harmon 1508 Charles Roper Jonas Hwy. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-6750 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Belmont Reba Edwards 250 Beatty Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 812-2000 Holly Receptionist Marguerite White 226 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 769-9640 Holy Angels, Inc. Regina Moody 6600 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4161 Homebuilders Association Of Gaston County Angela Burgess 2923 Audrey Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-0601 Homes by John Bailey & Associates, Inc. John Bailey 1196 Noles Drive Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 931-4091 Horsley, Andrew & Beth Jenkins 18 Circle Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5560

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

House of Mercy Emily Sharpe PO Box 808 100 McAuley Circle Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4711

Hanks Realty Group Matthew Hanks 3826 S. New Hope Road, Suite 4 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 860-8480

HR Basics, LLC Vincent Alexander 2560 Shannon Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 816-9019

Hannon Orthodontics - Belmont Leeanna London 301 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0002

HRGC LLC Bobby Nance 1801 Associates Lane Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 910-5613

ID Associates-CaroMont Medical Group 2555 Court Dr. Suite 350 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2465 Image Source Dodie Huffman 100 Glenway Street, Suite I Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 869-8968

Kelley's Cars, Inc. Kaye Yaffe 6102 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 826-7300

M & M Sales, Inc. Kevin Marchin 506 Armstrong Road Belmont, NC 28012 (803) 431-7326

Kennedy Business Solutions Chris Kennedy PO Box 284 Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 277-3779

M Mills Insurance Group Michelle Mills 1818 Abbotsford Court Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 879-7265

Image360 Gastonia Tim Henderson 3608 South New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-7446

Kim's Professional Painting Kim Sprenger O'Cain PO Box 746 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 349-1810

ImageMark Business Services, Inc. Walter Payne 3145 Northwest Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 865-4912

Kinetix Physiotherapy & Performance, LLC Chris Lewis 420 E. Central Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (980) 277-2770

Insights at the Lodge, PLLC Susan McHale 102 Hidden Pastures Dr., Suite 215 Cramerton, NC 28032 (504) 236-5642 International Express Trucking, Inc. Howard Shope 141 Robins Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 424-5454 International Minute Press Bill Joles 495 E. Long Ave. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-3366 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Jann Birt 6434 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4118 Jacob, John & Karen 1213 W. Catawba Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (980) 721-6954 Jean's Flowers, Inc. Debi Goldsmith 123 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9781 Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill Frank La Fragola 10 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704-846-4933 Jim Hefferan Belmont, NC 28012 (336) 575-3792 Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q Mark Brado 13840 Steele Creek Rd. Charlotte, NC 28278 (704) 534-8266 Johanna Giese-Mary Kay Cosmetics Johanna Giese (704) 616-5285 Jordan Peoples Belmont, NC 28012 Jordan, Joe 16 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 830-7794

Kumon Math and Reading Center-Belmont Alex Kellogg 6436 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 413-1999 KWL Properties Kenny Livesay 4004 Beechwood Spring Ln. Belmont, NC 28012 (443) 604-4379 L&E Properties Carolyn Helms 105 Oakland Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-0801 Lake Wylie Home Furniture Susan Gauff 3826-15 S. New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 770-7741 Lake Wylie Marine Commission Neil Brennan 9815 David Taylor Dr. Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 372-2416 Lamar Cash Register Lamar Hice 23 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9659 Landmark MD David Layne 100 N. Main Street Suite 121 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8111 Levine's Children Speciality Center Amy Anzia-Dodson 2550 Court Drive Suite 203 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-2100 LKI Realty Troy Knight 1108 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 619-3302

Maddie Looysen Insurance Agency Susan Maddie 2519 E. Ozark Ave. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-0270 Magnolia & Vine Kim Watson 124 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8050 Main & Johnson Inc An ActionCOACH Partner Brian Johnson 113 Fielding Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (419) 509-2978 Martin, Charlie & Dot 113 N. Central Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 Matricardi, Rob 293 Mellon Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 540-2948 Max Baxter, Inc. Max Baxter 500 Costner School Road Bessemer City, NC 28016 (704) 629-4064 Maya Rita Bakes Maya Stewart 101 E. First Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 860-1179 Mazda of Gastonia Stephen Simmons 4811 Wilkinson Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28056 (855) 889-9834 McAdenville Motors Steve Wetmore 5347 Wilkinson Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-7433 McAdenville, Town of Jim Robinette 125 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-3190 McDonald's/Stanton Enterprise, Inc. Jeff Stanton 125 E. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-1074 McKenney Family Dealerships Clif Calvert 831 S. Main Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 823-1040 McLean Community Steven C. Hinshaw 175 Armstrong Road Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7150

Low Meadows Estate Cindy Suddreth-Williams 140 Low Meadow Drive Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 578-9581

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

Keep Belmont Beautiful Beryl Campbell 1401 E. Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8587

Lowell, City of Kevin Krouse 101 W. First Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-3518

Keith Hawthorne Ford Keith Hawthorne 617 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5186

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

Just Sew Happy, LLC Pamela Carter 3826-7 S. New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 879-4121

Michael E. Fayed Financial Planning Michael E. Fayed 420 Park Street, Suite 100 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-5200

New South Pizza dba Brixx Pizza Barbara Morgan 100 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4349

Momentum Construction Steve Meachum 610 B Minuet Lane, Suite 106 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 672-6033

NewBridge Children's Academy Amanda Hommell 201 S. Central Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7400

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

Northstar Real Estate Rick Gooding 26 N. Main Street, Suite 2 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 817-2080

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

Northwestern Mutual Kevin Randall 9115 Harris Corners Pkwy., Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 29269 (704) 494-8063

Mount Holly, City of Danny Jackson 400 E. Central Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-3931 Movement Mortgage Sandy Lopez 1000 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 674-3386 Muddy River Distillery Robbie & Caroline Delaney 1500 River Drive, Suite 100 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-8389 Mullen, Holland & Cooper, P.A. James Martin 301 S. York Road Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 864-6751 Mullis Construction Group James Mullis 7202 W. Wilkinson Blvd., Suite G Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 798-8419 MyEyeDr. 860 Summit Crossing PL., Suite 110 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-3937 Nationwide Insurance Neil Brock & Associates, Inc. Neil Brock 421 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-6868 Natural Wonders Tours Sharon Johnston 110 W. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 363-5740 Naturally Nails Med Spa Chris Hurley 251 Wilmot Drive Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-0425 NC Farm Bureau Insurance M. Fred Adams,LUTCF, Inc M.Fred Adams 26 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5433 ext.206 NC Farm Bureau Insurance Drew Jones Drew Jones 26 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5433

Oak Ridge Dental Arts Eugene K. Olsen DDS 203 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9635 Office of U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry Brett Keeter 128 W. Main Avenue, Suite 115 Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 833-0096 Pack Brothers Paint & Body Shop 6116 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9271 Palisades of Belmont Katie Ratchford 1011 Palisades Circle Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 685-8769

Piedmont Lithium, Inc. Patrick Brindle 5706 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. 279 Bessemer City, NC 28016 (412) 818-0376 Pine Island Country Club Mike Riddle 1701 Stoneyridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 394-1422 Pinnacle Insurance Partners, LLC Brittany Haynes 52A Ervin Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 970-1804 Pinnix Inc., General Contractors Brad Drury 315 S. South Street Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 867-6383 Plastic Materials, Inc. Joe Herring 210 Ash Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 813-0501 Platinum Home Mortgage Leslie Church 100 N. Main Street, Suite 212 Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 938-5686 PNC Bank John Forgan 100 E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 852-5600 Portable Restroom Trailers LLC Teri Pahon 6428 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite 144 Belmont, NC 28012 (330) 565-9254

Pantron Automation, Inc. Bob Thomas 109 Hubbard Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4965

Preschool Connection Learning Academy Kathy Beaty 102 Glenway Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8222

Park Street United Methodist Church David Hiatt 120 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8480

Proactive Chiropractic & Rehab Center Alec Khlebopros 11010 S. Tryon Street, Suite 112 Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 504-1770

Parks H. Wilson, Jr. Attorney At Law Parks Wilson 32 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1079

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

Partners in Primary Care Michelle Mills 2910 E. Franklin Blvd., Suite 1 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 946-9433

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

Partnership for Children Lincoln Gaston Rosalind Richardson 120 Roechling Street Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-0900 Passionate Esthetics by Ryan with Lenox Salons at the Lodge Ryan Privette 102 Hidden Pastures Drive, Suite F Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 975-5049

R.J. Schrift Private Asset Management Ryan Schrift, AIF 27 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8847 Ratchford, Andy & George Ann PO Box 626 Belmont, NC 28012 (214) 675-5098

Neil Brennan Belmont, NC 28012

Patz Promotional Products Suzanne Patz Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-4116

Rauch Mind Body Therapy Stephanie Rauch 1309 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 609-8425

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

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

Pennsylvania Steel Company Mike Loveland 1000 NC Hwy. 27 South Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 865-0212

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

Mellow Vapes Belmont Bryan Hough 7005 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite K Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8272

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

Pharr Yarns Bill Carstarphen 100 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 823-2213

RDS Lawn Care Services Aaron Suttenfield PO Box 71 Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 822-1625

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RE/MAX Executive Realty Anne Brade 8100 Rocky View Court Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 650-4951 RE/MAX Legacy Brandy Mercer 3302 S. New Hope Road, Suite 400 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 879-4975 Real Estate Solutions Grady Denton PO Box 168 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 905-8469 Real Living Carolinas Vance Cheek 25 Bowen Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 650-4495 Reliable Home Appliance Center Martin Lineberger 3001 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 864-5281 Remembering Austin Nazrul Chowdhury 200 Keyhole Court Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 747-3448 Representative John Torbett John Torbett 210 Blue Ridge Drive Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-9282 Retirement Dynamics Billy Simmons 408 Trillium Way Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-1919 Rhino Wealth Management Todd Van Der Meid, MBA, CFP® 32 N. Main Street, Suite 203 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 827-9000 RHSC Development LLC dba Sport Clips Ashley Jordan 6425 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite C Belmont, NC 28012 (803) 487-7713 Right at Home Bill Osborne 100 N. Main Street, Suite 107 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 412-3366 Riverfront Apartments Katie Ratchford 3012 River Chase Drive Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-0205 Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village dba Aberfoyle Village Apartments Julie Williams 1200 River Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 519-4219 Riverside Marina & Complex Ralph Dickson 1500 River Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 868-6893 Riverwood Medical Associates Lisa Nanney 3715 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 854-8202 ROAR Business Services powered by Proforma Rick Arcia 52A Ervin Street Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 550-3016 Robert Lee Stowe, Jr. Family YMCA Mary Lima 196 YMCA Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 822-9622

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Roberts, Tally 543 Cox Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 400-1783 Robinson, David 308 N. Central Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 853-9442 Rock Ridge Greenhouses Kevin Mauney 927 Alexis Lucia Road Alexis, NC 28006 (704) 263-1096 Rodney Smallwood, CPA Rodney Smallwood 32 N. Main Street, Suite 303 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8193 RTR Renovations, LLC Billy Rick 127 S. Main Street, Suite A Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 506-4846 S & L Creations, Inc. Pam Smith 120 E. First Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-1930 Sake Express Inc. Linda Tran 675 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400 Salon on Center Dina Koutsoupias 119 A Center Street Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-3900 Sammy's Pub of Belmont Alex East 25 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4266 Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute- Gastonia Ebonie Wilson 2550 Court Drive, Suite 202 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-2294 Saqred Energy Marilyn Carpenter 29 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 561-6633 Sarah Duckworth Events Sarah Duckworth 115 Oak Street Belmont, NC 28012 (802) 345-6566

Sellstate Premier - Tracy Josey Tracy Josey 109 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 361-5243

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

Seven Oaks Church Joey Denton 6014 S. New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2800

South Realty LLC Melanie Nichols 145 Riverfront Pkwy.

Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 685-4104

SGA - NarmourWright Design Curtis Sloop 1815 S. Tryon Street, Suite A Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 332-5668

South State Bank-Belmont Karen Price 192 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7709

Shining Hope Farms Milinda Kirkpatrick 328 Whippoorwill Lane Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-3788

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

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

South State Bank-Stanley Michael Grose 412 S. Hwy 27 Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1212

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

Southern Propane Dean Nicholson 104 Mariposa Road Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1211

Taxco Mexican Grill Sabrina A. Chavez 6418 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108

Southwood Realty Katie Ratchford 165 S. York Street Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 869-6024

Taylor Pelzel Realtor NC & SC Taylor Pelzel 4109 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (828) 228-2271

Spartan Dyers, Inc. George Kelada 217 Sterling Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-0467

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

Short Run Pro Victoria Breedlove 710 Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1599 Sign Connection Matt Elkin 1660 Pacolet Court Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 868-4500 Signature Wellness Deborah Matthew 1105 Spruce Street, Suite 102 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 752-9346 Sisters of Mercy South Central Community Beth Thompson 101 Mercy Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-5260 Skookum, Inc. Don Post 201 S. Tryon Street, Suite 1500 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 930-7457 Slumpy's Allen Burge 710 Catawba Street, Suite D Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-9293

Spectrum Reach LaTasha Brown 1001 Morehead Square Dr., Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 973-7527 Spruced Goose Station Est. by Holy Angels Regina Moody 118 Wesleyan Drive McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 825-4161 Stamps, Leighton & Nancy 2004 Gladelynn Court Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8149

Strategic Performance Solutions KM Foreman (614) 448-3373 Stress Free Home Care Corp.

Candi Lethcoe 717 S. Main KM Foreman Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 931-4997 Sub Station II Holly Camp 6425 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite K Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8230 Sugarlicious Dessert & Coffee Bar, LLC Kelly Foster 3826 S. New Hope Road, Suite 5 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 813-1834

Techtheon Global Solutions Marc Burns 6428 West Wilkinson Blvd., Suite 105 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 215-4368 Terrace Ridge Assisted Living Ivy Lopez 1251 E. Hudson Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-5556 Tex-Mex Back Road Grill Raquel Cruz 5316 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 890-9102

The Lodge Tavern & Tap Allison Jennings 101 Kenwood Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8044 The Medical Spa Jennifer Bizuneh 530 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 884-2179 The Mercantile Barber Co. Jamie Price6 N. Main Street, Suite B Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7220 The Nordlinger Agency Symmetry Financial Group Larry Nordlinger 10225 Old Carolina Drive Charlotte, NC 28214 (864) 553-1310 The Pointe Church Phyllis Brann 6700 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1709 The Residence at Tailrace Marina Thomas Bailey 1001 Marina Village Drive Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 228-7043 The Schiele Museum Dr. Ann Tippitt 1500 E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 866-6908 The Teacher Box Libby Stines 225 B Market Street Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 868-8269 The UPS Store #4544 Raj Patel 6428 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1050 Tindol Ford Subaru ROUSH Natalie Tindol 1901 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-8341 Today's Daily Bread Candace Nichols 243 Quiet Waters Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 214-0846

Sole Reflection Lynn Wilcox-Galbato 684 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 995-8136

Stanley, Town of Heath Jenkins 416 NC Highway 27 S. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4779

Textile Technology Center at Gaston College Sam Buff 7220 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3737

South Fork Village Apartments Katie Ratchford 1005 South Fork Village Drive Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 842-1463

Stat Services, Inc. David Masters 1542-B Union Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 913-5964

The Biz Well Corporation Debbie Cole Concord, NC 28027 (704) 763-4087

South Main Cycles Steve Pepitone 4 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8585

STATION Stephen Pepitone 4 N Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 446-8115

The Community Policing Project Inc. Lillie Harris 52A Ervin Street Belmont, NC 28012 (954) 479-2514

South Point Family Dentistry Brandy Berckman 1215 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5111

Steelwood Inc. Matt Spiva 2907 Providence Road, Suite 304 Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 248-3255

SELLSTATE- Jan DePriest Jan DePriest 109 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 572-5789

South Point Family Practice Belmont 1220 Spruce Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5333

Stephens Office Systems Sara Nixon 300 Foster Avenue Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 813-3568

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

TruBlue of Gastonia Thomas Hester 2401 Crestview Street Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 254-3725

Sellstate Premier Angelia Black 109 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3518

South Point Family Practice Stanley 159 E. Dallas Road Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 825-5333

Stowe Manor Sam Stowe 217 S. Central Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4847

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

Truliant Federal Credit Union Tammy Kane 3351 E. Franklin Blvd., Suite 106 Gastonia, NC 28056 (800) 822-0382

School Resources, Inc. Dick Cromlish 140 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2322 Schooley Mitchell Lyall Newby 2012 Tomshire Drive Gastonia, NC 28056 (469) 231-1140 Seifert, Ellen Ellen Seifert, CFP® 501 Dogwood Lane Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-4458 Selah Media Productions Buck Roberts 6200 Bellingham Drive Mount Holly, NC 28120 (828) 773-2642

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The Focus Learning Center Rachel High 1 N. Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 879-6083

Tommy Bynum Heating & Cooling Felicia Mull 1314 Cross Beam Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 825-4463 Transforming Wellness Essentially Tina Moose (704) 718-5480 Transworld Business Advisors Todd Little Todd Little 101 N. Tryon Street, Suite 112 Charlotte, NC 28246 (704) 769-3988

Elected Officials Twenty Three Insurance Samuel Jordan 1541 Southpoint Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 713-4328

Virginia Foxx for Congress Hunter Bradshaw 400 Shadowline Drive, #201-A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-0093

Wendy's Kathy Alvis 660 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1567

William and Locke Advisors John McGuinness 335 Pine Island Drive Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 392-7550

Twin Rivers Network Connectors Mike Claypool 1126 Larkspur Lane Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 689-1151

Visiting Angels Diane Hancock 102 Hidden Pastures Dr., Ste 202 Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 825-3350

Whitesides & Co., Inc. Clay Gibson 1355-C E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-3455

William Henry Signature Salon-Belmont Somer Wilson 15 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9040

W. Accetta Design Wendy Accetta 221 Seven Oaks Landing Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3795

Wilbert Plastic Services Greg Botner 2001 Oaks Parkway Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 247-3850

William Henry Signature Salon-Mount Holly Somer Wilson 104 N. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-1234

Two Hawk Employment Service Darenda Mason 806 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 266-5005

W. Porter Rhoton, III, Attorney at Law W. Porter Rhoton III 32 E. Woodrow Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2029

Wilcox Inc. Jeremy Wilcox 4109 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 461-0604

United Way of Gaston County Linda Slade 200 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 864-4554

Watson Insurance Agency Paul Hendricks,CIC 302 E. Catawba Avenue Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 874-4710

Twisted Sugar Jimmy Chapman 7 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3939

UrgentVet Pet Clinic James Dobies 600-A Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8868 Verizon Wireless Business B2B Scott Pittman 3700 Arco Corporate Center Drive Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28273 (800) 922-0204

Wilcox Real Estate Group Kerianne Wilcox 4109 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 909-8600

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

Wilcox Real Estate Group William J. Howe William Howe 4109 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 747-3444

Wellzesta John Robinson 100 N. Main Street, Suite 212 Belmont, NC 28012 (864) 214-6530

Wildly Southern, LLC Leigh Ann Calvert 2301 Sand Tar Drive York, SC 29745 (704) 813-2772

William R. Homes, LLC Jimmy Ray 8000 Corporate Center Drive Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28226 (704) 541-5772 Windmark Consulting, LLC Debbie Windley PO Box 550834 Gastonia, NC 28055 (980) 329-1310 Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home Kay Withers 2916 Union Road Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-5144 Woodlawn Funeral Home Carol Carothers 375 Woodlawn Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-0608

P.O. Box 368 The City Hall Building 115 N. Main Street, Belmont, NC 28012 Phone: 704-825-5307 Fax: 704-825-5550 www.montcrossareachamber.com

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Cramerton www.cramerton.org Town Hall - 155 N. Main Street Cramerton, NC 28032 ........................ 704-824-4337 Town Manager: David C. Pugh Mayor: Will Cauthen Commissioners: Richard Atkinson | Susan Neeley Dr. Dixie Abernathy | Donald Rice Demetrios Koutsoupias - Mayor Pro Tem The Town Board meets the 1st Thursday and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm

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Lowell www.lowellnc.com City Hall - 101 W. First Street Lowell, NC 28098 .............................. 704-824-3518 City Manager: Kevin Krouse Mayor: Sandy Railey Council: Phil Bonham | Candy Funderburk | Ken Ervin Shane Robinson | Thomas Gillespie - Mayor Pro Tem City Council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00pm

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McAdenville www.townofmcadenville.org www.mcadenvillenc.com Town Hall - 163 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 ...................... 704-824-3190 Town Clerk: Lesley Dellinger Mayor: Jim Robinette Council: Carrie Bailey | Joe Rankin | Greg Richardson Reid Washam | Jay McCosh - Mayor Pro Tem

Mount Holly $260.00 $315.00 $370.00 $465.00 $590.00 $730.00 $845.00 $185.00

www.mtholly.us www.visitmounthollync.com City Hall - 400 E. Central Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 ...................... 704-827-3931 City Manager: Danny Jackson Mayor: Bryan Hough Council: Phyllis Harris | Charles McCorkle David Moore | Jeff Meadows | Christina Pawlish Lauren Shoemaker | David Moore - Mayor Pro Tem City Council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00pm

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Stanley

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www.townofstanley.org Town Hall - 416 Hwy 27 S. Stanley, NC 28164 ............................. 704-263-4779 Town Manager: Heath Jenkins Mayor: Steven Denton Council: Kerry Hart | Victoria Kiser | Bud Pate Jimmy Ingold | Cathy Kirkland - Mayor Pro Tem

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Town Council meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm

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www.cityofbelmont.org www.visitbelmontnc.org City Hall - 115 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 ........................... 704-825-5586 City Manager: Adrian Miller Mayor: Charlie Martin Council: Ryan Schrift | Marc Seelinger | Martha Stowe Richard Turner | Jeff Hefferan - Mayor Pro Tem

Town Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm

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Utilities

www.cityofbelmont.org Police Department (non-emergency) ......... 704-825-3792 Fire Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-825-0502 City Hall .......................................... 704-825-5586 Parks and Recreation ....................... 704-825-8191 Post Office ....................................... 704-825-6139

Electric Duke Power .......................................... 800-777-9898 www.duke-energy.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 ................................... 980-434-6736 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 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 Stanley - Waste Connections .................. 704-596-9428

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 (GEMS) ....... 704-866-3212 Fire Marshall ...................................... 704-866-3355 Highway Patrol - Accident Report ........ 919-861-3098 North Carolina Road Conditions ........... 511

Hospital & Urgent Care CaroMont Health ............................... 704-834-2000 CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Mount Holly ............................ 980-834-2266 Carolinas HealthCare Urgent Care-Belmont ......................... 704-631-1820

North Carolina Poison Control Voice/TDD/TTY ................ 1-800-222-1222 American Red Cross ........................... 704-864-2623

Crowders Creek .................................... 704-866-4794 Farmers Market .................................... 704-853-8411 Hardin .................................................. 704-922-5343 Gaston County Recycling ...................... 704-825-1252 Riverbend ............................................. 704-827-5327

Better Business Bureau ...................... 704-927-8611 or 1-877-317-7236

Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce ................................ 704-825-5307 www.montcrossareachamber.com Gaston County Travel and Tourism ........................................................... 704-825-4044 www.visitgaston.org

Lowell www.lowellnc.com Police Department (non-emergency) ......... 704-824-8540 Fire Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-824-3357 Town Hall ........................................ 704-824-3518 Parks and Recreation ....................... 704-824-0099 Post Office ....................................... 704-824-1101

McAdenville www.townofmcadenville.org Police Department (non-emergency) ......... 704-866-3300 (Cramerton)

Fire Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-879-4231 Town Hall ....................................... 704-824-3190 Post Office ....................................... 704-824-0915

Mount Holly

Births, Deaths and Marriages .............. 704-862-7680 Cancer Services of Gaston County ....... 704-864-1271

Stanley

Domestic Violence Shelter .................. 704-852-6000

www.townofstanley.org Police Department (non-emergency) ......... 704-263-4778 Fire Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-263-3473 Town Hall ....................................... 704-263-4779 Parks and Recreation ....................... 704-263-4779 Post Office ....................................... 704-263-2058

Gaston County Elections .................... 704-852-6005 Gaston County Health Dept. ............... 704-853-5000 Gaston County Tax Office ................... 704-866-3067 or 704-866-3719 Gaston County Register of Deeds ........ 704-862-7680 Gaston County Parks and Recreation .. 704-922-2160 Gaston County Senior Center .............. 704-922-2170 Partners Behavioral Health ...... 888-235-HOPE (4673)

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

Teen Wellness Center .......................... 704-853-5009

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

United Way of Gaston County ............. 704-864-4554

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www.cramerton.org Police Department (non-emergency) ......... 704-824-7964 Fire Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-879-4231 Town Hall ........................................ 704-824-4337 Parks and Recreation ....................... 704-824-4231 Post Office ....................................... 704-824-7411

www.mtholly.us Police Department (non-emergency) ......... 704-827-4343 Fire Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-822-2927 City Hall .......................................... 704-827-3931 Parks and Recreation ....................... 704-827-3931 Post Office ....................................... 704-827-6415

Animal Control..704-922-8677 or 704-704-922-8678 Non-Emergencies ........... 704-866-3300

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

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Miscellaneous

Recycling Centers Gaston County Regional Libraries www.gastonlibrary.org

Organizations

Belmont

Gaston County Veterans Service .......... 704-866-3606

Libraries Gaston County Regional Libraries www.gastonlibrary.org Main Branch - Gastonia ..................... 704-868-2164 Belmont ........................................... 704-825-5426 Lowell .............................................. 704-824-1266 Mount Holly ...................................... 704-827-3581 Stanley ............................................. 704-263-4166