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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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The adaptive resuse of this circa 1901 structure is in the works to turn Belmont’s first mill into a mixed-use community. A combination of apartments, retail space and event space will be built on the seven-acre site.

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Allen Tate Realtors - John R. Bolin ............................. Page 11 Belmont Abbey College .............................................. Page 34 Belmont Realty ............................................................ Page 17 Belmont Savings Bank .................................................. Page 2 Buddy Harper Team Realty ........................................... Page 1 Budget Blinds .............................................................. Page 20 Carolina Drone Work .................................................. Page 16 Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center ........ Page 2 CaroMont Health ......................................................... Page 33 Chronicle Mill .............................................................. Page 16 City of Gastonia ........................................................... Page 11 City of Mount Holly ..................................................... Page 20 Creative Solutions Special Events ................................ Page 9 Dilling Heating & Cooling ......................... Inside Front Cover Expedia Cruises ........................................................... Page 12 Habitat for Humanity ................................................. Page 21 Hannon Orthodontics ................................................. Page 31 Holy Angels .................................................................. Page 32 James R. Hovis, Jr., CPA, PLLC .................................... Page 21 Oak Ridge Dental Arts ................................................. Page 31 McLean Self Storage .................................................... Page 17 Saké Express ................................................................... Page 1 Sharonview Federal Credit Union .............................. Page 10 Southwood Realty ....................................................... Page 13 Stafford Jewelers ......................................................... Page 16 Stowe Family YMCA ..................................................... Page 10 Truliant Federal Credit Union ................................ Back Cover Watson Insurance ........................................................ Page 13 The use of editorial or graphics without the written consent of The Biz Well Corporation is prohibited. Every effort has been made to insure accuracy. The Biz Well Corporation, Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce, and municipalities are not liable for any errors, omissions or products represented.

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Welcome Whether you are a new resident or a visitor, we are proud to introduce you to Gaston County and 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.

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.

West of Belmont and Mount Holly, flowing through Lowell, McAdenville and Cramerton is the South Fork River, smaller than the Catawba, but ideal for kayaks, canoes, and fishing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 a lot of valuable information. You can sign-up to receive our emails, which will keep you updated on happenings in the business community. You’ll also find our Chamber staff eager to welcome you, answer questions and provide information.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Gordon Quarles - Board Chair Blue Harbor Bank Natasha Gilbert - Chair Elect Chick-fil-A Belmont Wil Neumann - Treasurer Gaston Capital Partners Shannon Thomas - Secretary Creative Solutions Special Events Heath Jenkins - Past Chair Town of Stanley DIRECTORS Del Barajas Barajas Company Marc Burns Techtheon Global Solutions Melissa Gordon Piedmont Lithium Ray Hardee Pointe Church Paul Lowrance McKenney Family Dealerships Melia Lyerly Lyerly Agency Martha Wegner Duke Energy Del Murphy CaroMont Health Brad Wruble Belmont Eye Julie Roper Dominion Energy Todd Garrett Holy Angels Emily Wilson Atrium Health Andrea Sipka Schooley Mitchell Paige Kilburn Edward Jones Lindsay Lockett Gaston Christian School ADVISORY DIRECTORS Sandy Railey Lowell Mayor Charlie Martin Belmont Mayor Steven Denton Stanley Mayor Jim Robinette McAdenville Mayor Ronnie Worley County Commissioner Greg Beal Mt. Holly Economic Development Director David Pugh Cramerton Town Manager Jonathan Blanton Ranlo Town Manager Michael Peoples Gastonia City Manager Dick Cromlish Gaston County EDC

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MONTCROSS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

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

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

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

Today, as we celebrate the end of 2021, and the beginning of 2022, we have much to be thankful for. Our small businesses and the communities we serve have shown true grit and courage during this impactful pandemic.

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

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

A major step in helping to create our future is through our recently announced initiative “Montcross Emerge”. The purpose of Montcross Emerge is to promote and support our small businesses and communities as we emerge from the impact of Covid-19.

Montcross Emerge exists to serve this purpose practically and personally through a team of industry leading professionals who specialize in marketing, efficiency, culture, economic growth and leadership development. The backbone of our nation is the small business owners and our communities are no different. The small business owners and local entrepreneurs will influence and craft the growth and impact of our local communities. The Montcross Area Chamber exists to serve and add value to them. Our goal is to be recognized as essential, not just relevant.

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

Marc Jordan Marc Jordan, IOM, CCE President and CEO

CHAMBER STAFF 1 Marc Jordan, IOM, CCE - President marc.jordan@montcrossareachamber.com

2 Julie Bowen - Vice President of Member Services and Events julie.bowen@montcrossareachamber.com 1

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GETTING Here

GASTON COUNTY By The Numbers Population

Total Household Units

224,529

94,975

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Median Housing Value

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

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Gaston County Tax Rate

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

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Best County for Young Professionals in NC (2020) Niche.com

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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

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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 Transit 700 N. Broad Street | Gastonia, NC 28052 704-866-6056 www.cityofgastonia.com Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) CATS has over 70 bus and rail routes in the greater Charlotte region.

704-336-7433 (RIDE) www.ridetransit.org Park and Ride - Gastonia Express • Abbey Plaza Shopping Center Route: 85x 601 Park Street | Belmont, NC 28012 • Gastonia Transit Center Route: 85x 121 North Oakland Street | Gastonia, NC 28052

Preserving the Past, Reimagining the Future

Chronicle Mill, the newest addition to Belmont, is an adaptive re-use project by Armada Hoffler Properties. This distinctive space will bring additional retail, restaurant, residential, and coworking space to the heart of downtown.

Founded in 1902 by textile pioneers R.L. Stowe, Sr., and Samuel Pinckney Stowe, Chronicle Mill was Belmont’s first textile mill, transforming it from a sleepy, rural town into a textile hub. It was named after Maj. William Chronicle, a Revolutionary War hero who lived nearby and was killed in the Battle of Kings Mountain, a turning point in the war.

Initially powered by steam, Chronicle Mill eventually introduced electrical power to increase productivity and expanded the facility over the years. Most workers lived near the mill and their children attended Chronicle Mill School.

Located off Catawba Street just two blocks from Belmont’s bustling Main Street, Chronicle Mill will bring a unique residential and retail experience to complement the city’s small-town feel. Additionally, it provides easy access to I-85, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Uptown Charlotte, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

Armada Hoffler Properties, based in Virginia Beach, VA, is dedicated to preserving the past and reimagining the future with this restoration and development project. While conserving several elements like the structure, reclaimed wood, and doors, Chronicle Mill will have similar features to the building’s original architectural design.

Construction commenced in 2021. Pre-leasing will begin in spring 2022 for apartments consisting of studio to two bedroom units. For more details on leasing and to sign up for updates, visit www.thechroniclemill.com.

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Go, See & Do Christmastown USA With almost a half-million lights decorating 400+ trees throughout town, McAdenville is a popular local attraction each December.

Thousands of visitors drive or walk the nearly two mile route through town to view this spectacular holiday display. There’s live entertainment as well as scheduled appearances by Santa. www.mcadenville-christmastown.com www.mcadenvillenc.com

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.

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.

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

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

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

U.S. National Whitewater Center

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

Located on the banks of the Catawba River across from Mount Holly. This 1,300 acre state-of-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

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

African American Museum of History and Culture Visitors can explore, examine, engage and seek a better understanding and deeper appreciation for the African-American culture. Located in the revitalized Loray Mill, donated artifacts including photographs, books, and farming equipment 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.

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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

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

Spirit of the Fighting Yank Mount Holly Historical Society Mount Holly Historical Society (MHHS) was founded in 2010 with a vision statement of “Understanding Our Past Today.” MHHS is dedi-cated 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

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

The Fighting Yank is a stoic 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

Gastonia Honey Hunters This professional baseball team plays in the South Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB), a “partner league’ of the MLB. The team plays their home games at the newly built 5,000-seat CaroMont Health Park in downtown Gastonia. “Honey Hunters” refers to the toughness of a honey badger and the ability to seek out positive things in hard times. Honey Hunters baseball is fearless, resilient, and determined.

800 W. Franklin Boulevard | Gastonia, NC 28052 704-874-1810 | https://gohoneyhunters.com

Muddy RIver Distillery This small batch distillery, located along the banks of the Catawba River, is the oldest Rum distillery in North Carolina and the 5th legal distillery in North Carolina since prohibition. The in-house production cranks out a line of delicious rums. Silver Coconut, Basil & Spiced Carolina Rum, and Queen Charlotte’s Reserve 1 Year & 4 Year Single Barrel Carolina Rum are all impressive spirits. Take a fun-filled tour and learn about the distilling process. You’ll get to taste samples and go home with a commeroative shot glass. Muddy River products are available at the distillery as well as in NC ABC stores and SC liquor stores.

1500 River Drive #100 | Belmont, NC 28012 704-860-8389 | www.muddyriverdistillery.com www.montcrossareachamber.com

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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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Davis Park 204 Park Dr., Belmont, NC 28012

Harold Rankin Park 519 Park Circle, Lowell, NC 28098

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

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

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

Legacy Park Elm St., McAdenville, NC 28101

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

McDonald Field 149 Park Dr., McAdenville, NC 28101

Linford Park Cason St., Belmont, NC 28012

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

Reid Park 305 Sacco St., Belmont, NC 28012

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Rocky Branch Park

Rocky Branch is a hand built trail in downtown Belmont that opened in late 2013. The Town of Cramerton, City of Belmont, and Gaston County Schools recently formed a partnership to create the first inter-municipal park in the region. The Carolina Thread Trail and Tarheel Trailblazers are also instrumental in transforming this public space into a modern trail system for runners, walkers and mountain bikers of all skill levels. When all construction phases are complete visitors will have 7 trails to enjoy.

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

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

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

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

Tuckaseege Park 165 Broome St., Mount Holly, 28120

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

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

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

Goat Island Park 141 8th Ave., Cramerton, NC 28032

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

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

Riverside Park and Greenway 69 Riverside Dr., Cramerton, NC 28032

Ranlo Park 1624 Spencer Mountain Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054

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

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

Harper Park 301 Blacksnake Rd., Stanley, NC 28164

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GO PLAY

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

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, canoeing, fishing, backcountry camping, bird watching and picnicking.

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

The Boathouse Kayak, Paddleboard & Canoe Rentals Rent a boat and enjoy a self-guided paddling experience along the South Fork of the Catawba River. Rental fee includes boat, paddle, PFD, and safety instructions. No reservations. Walk-up only.

Kayaks-$20 / Standup Paddleboards-$20 / Canoes-$30 Saturdays & Sundays 10AM-6PM. 115 Willow Drive | McAdenville, NC 28101 704-679-9494 www.catawbariverkeeper.org/kayak-rentals/

Half-Day Guided Kayak Tours Explore beautiful the South Fork River in a kayak and have fun as you’re guided down the river. Each trip last approximately 3 hours and is well suited for people who feel comfortable in water but maybe aren’t experts at kayaking. A $50 rental fee includes kayak, paddle, personal floatation device, safety instructions, group guides, and the shuttle to Spencer Mountain. Reserve your space and meet at The Boathouse on the South Fork of the Catawba River.

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

Belmont Rowing Center

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

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

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National Night Out Event

City Works Administration Building

Plein Air Painting On Main Street

Belmont

Rendering Of New Recreation Center

Belmont Numbers

BY PENELOPE McCLENNY Population: 15,010* Land Area: 9.93 square miles Tax Rate: 51.5¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $71,650** Median Home Value: $210,600** Total Housing Units: 4,394** High School Graduate or Higher: 89.3%** Households with Internet Subscription: 84.0%** Sources US Census: *Census, April 1, 2020; **2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

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rom repurposing existing buildings to fine-tuning plans for new facilities, the City of Belmont is well-positioned for an exciting future of growth.

“We’re really building this recreational hub,” City Manager Adrian Miller said, citing numerous upcoming plans including a recreation center, a dog park and an outdoor skateboard facility.

Many of these plans have been hatched from the city’s new administration building, which previously served as the public works headquarters.

While completing a renovation that included more energy-efficient features and windows to overlook the Catawba River, the building officially opened in late 2020.

On the grounds of the facility, now called “City Works,” plans are underway for both a skateboard and dog park.

“Many people live in apartments and town homes with small backyards and need a place to walk their dogs,” Miller said. “It’s also another great place for dog owners to interact.”

Design is also complete on a new recreation center, with construction slated to begin at the end of 2021. That facility, situated along the river, will include three full-sized gymnasiums as well as several classrooms and an indoor walking track.

These as well as the city’s existing park facilities will help accommodate a growing population as Belmont becomes a popular option for Charlotte residents looking to move a little further out of the city.

“We are on their radar,” Miller said.

“If you can work from home, or frankly from anywhere…then we offer a fantastic quality of life and a great place to live.”

A bustling downtown filled with restaurants, local breweries and shops also makes this east Gaston County city a popular destination for visitors. While the pandemic initially posed unique challenges for Belmont businesses, Miller said support from local residents helped merchants brave the storm. Now, traffic to shops and restaurants is as strong as ever.

“We actually added businesses during the

New Streetlight Banners

Belmont Middle School

pandemic,” he said. “Our downtown is absolutely slammed.”

While strolling through the streets, pedestrians may also notice a redesigned logo and updated streetlight banners that were created as part of the city’s recent branding campaign.

This fall, the new Belmont Middle School campus welcomed its first class of students, while local leaders begin to consider options for renovating and repurposing the school’s former site.

“It also offers a redevelopment opportunity for the old middle school, which is in the heart of downtown Belmont,” Miller said.

Each of these services and facilities offer a great variety for the growing number of residents and visitors the city looks forward to welcoming throughout the year. As workers adjust to some pandemic-inspired office environments that may be in place indefinitely, Miller said local home designs and creative downtown co-working spaces are offering great options.

“Homebuilders have accelerated their building and have adapted their plans to include a home office,” he said. “Marketing us as a place to live while you’re working remotely is something that’s going to stick around for a while.” a

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

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

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Fortune has made many television and film appearances inluding Kenan, Life In Pieces, Dear White People, Two Broke Girls, Claws, Glee, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and Yes Day to name a few.

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GASTON 2035 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN

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The Gaston 2035 Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2016 and serves as a "blueprint" for how and where the community should grow and considers issues such as land use, neighborhoods, mobility, community facilities, infrastructure and economic development. The process involved a coordinated effort involving Gaston County Board of Commission, Gaston County Planning Board, Steering Committee Members, Gaston County Planning Staff, N Focus Planning & Design Inc., and most importantly, the citizens of Gaston County who attended meetings and submitted valued input. The Plan looks at the interconnectedness between transportation, utilities, recreation, economic development, land uses and the like. One of the primary methods of gathering citizen or public input was with the citizen input meetings. After ten (10) extensive public involvement meetings, a thorough analysis of current and future trends, and assessment of the county’s issues and opportunities, this official long-range guide for the future was established.

For more information go to: https://www.gastongov.com/government/departments/ planning_and_zoning/2035_comp_plan.php

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Rendering of Mount Holly Police Department Memorial Plaza

Mount Holly Mount Holly Numbers Population: 17,703* Land Area: 9.79 square miles Tax Rate: 48.5¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $60,574** Median Housing Value: $172,300** Total Housing Units: 6,134** High School Graduate or Higher: 90.6%** Households with Internet Subscription: 87.4%** Sources US Census: *Census, April 1, 2020; **2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

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BY PENELOPE McCLENNY

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ith strong ties to its community and a history of highlighting outdoor spaces, Mount Holly officials consider a local green space as the perfect location to honor safety officers and a hometown hero.

The Mount Holly Police Department Memorial Plaza will include several bronze statues, an eternal flame and a wall of recognition to honor those who have helped protect the city. Most of the plaza is scheduled to be completed by December 11, 2021 to commemorate the end of watch for Officer Tyler Herndon, who was killed in the line of duty on that day in 2020.

“Tyler was a great young man, a promising person.

We lost just a great person that had so much potential,” Police Chief Don Roper said of Herndon, who was killed during a response to a call of a reported break-in at a local car wash.

Following his death, Roper said local citizens flooded his department with support. For that reason, the memorial will also be a tribute to the strong ties Mount Holly residents share with their law enforcement officers. One of the statues to be included in the memorial will be an officer holding a child’s hand.

“Our community has really just stepped up and taken on the role of supporter,” Roper said. “In our minds, it’s going to tell a story about our community.”

The plaza fits well with Mount Holly’s focus on providing entertaining and engaging events and areas while also working to maintain its small-town feel. A downtown concert series includes nearly a dozen bands covering a wide variety of music, from the Eagles to Dave Matthews to Motown. While enjoying the music or strolling by the shops and restaurants, decorative lighting helps set a relaxed and inviting tone.

“People are really looking forward to coming across the river,” City Manager Miles Braswell said of Charlotte residents who may consider moving to Mount Holly. While planning for the city’s growth, he said he and other local leaders make sure to always consider “how do we make sure it still feels like Mount Holly?”

Improving and expanding the city’s large network of outdoor trails is a major part of future growth plans, Braswell said.

A new mountain biking trail includes nearly three miles to ride and an addition to the greenway will tie into River Street Park.

In recent years, residents have shown an increased interest in local art, and a new $50,000 arts initiative will provide even more opportunities for those types of projects, Braswell said.

The recent renovation of an older building in the north Main Street area revealed an older mural under a peeling concrete finish, so plans are in place to revive that piece of the city’s history.

“We should really see some nice art come out this year,” Braswell said.

All of these planned paths and projects lead Mount Holly back to where Roper hopes his city will always be: a community that supports each other with any eye toward the future.

He said he imagines a young family stopping to visit the Memorial Plaza while enjoying a stroll along the greenway.

Parents can read the names of those remembered and honored at the site, while their young children study the statues.

“Thirty years later, this girl is a Mount Holly Police Chief,” Roper said, revealing his vision for a plaza that both honors Herndon and helps the city heal and grow in the future. a

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Board of Elections

The Board of Elections promotes and supports accurate, fair, open and secure elections for the citizens of Gaston County.

Eligibility requirements include: 4 You must be a United States citizen.

4 You must be 18 years old.

4 If you are 17 but will be 18 before the next election, you can register to vote within 60 days of the election.

4 You must be a resident of Gaston County, NC for 30 days before the election.

4 You must not vote in any other county or state after submitting a voter registration application in Gaston County.

DID YOU KNOW? Gaston County provides habitat for 31 rare animal species, including the bald eagle, the migrating cerulean warbler, and the bog turtle.

4 You have not been convicted of a felony, or if convicted of a felony, you have completed your sentence, including any probation or parole.

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Fire Departments

Emergency: 911 Address

Town/State/Zip

Non-Emergency #

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 8th 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

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

Mount Holly Fire

14124 Lucia Riverbend Hwy.

Mount Holly, NC 28120

704-827-5206

New Hope Volunteer Fire

4804 S. New Hope Road

Belmont, NC 28012

704-825-7019

Ranlo Fire & Rescue

1710 Spencer Mountain Road

Gastonia, NC 28054

704-824-4086

South Point Volunteer Fire

2300 South Point Road

Belmont, NC 28012

704-825-3166

Stanley Fire

201 Blacksnake Road

Stanley, NC 28164

704-263-3473

Police Departments

Emergency: 911 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

Ranlo Police

1624 Spencer Mountain Road

Gastonia, NC 28054

704-824-5172

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

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Veterans Memorial

Cramer Mountain Club

Goat Island Park Pedestrian Bridge

Public Art

Cramerton

Free Yoga Series

BY PENELOPE McCLENNY

F Cramerton Numbers Population: 5,296* Land Area: 3.83 square miles Tax Rate: 47.5¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $84,598** Median Housing Value: $237,774** Total Housing Units: 1,781** High School Graduate or Higher: 94.1%** Households with Internet Subscription: 88.3%** Sources: https://censusreporter.org, US Census - *Census, April 1, 2020; **2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

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rom expanding bike paths and walking trails that link neighborhoods and nearby cities to preserving historic landmarks and maintaining strong community ties, connectivity fuels the focus of the Town of Cramerton.

“Over the past decade-plus, we took a look to the past and how can we look to things that were positive in the past and link to the future,” said City Manager David Pugh.

Cramerton’s past as a mill town steeped in community spirit has helped guide many of the moves town residents and leaders have made, including recent renovations to Rocky Branch and Central Parks. At Central Park, trails meandering along a gentle stream as well as a community garden give visitors plenty of opportunities to visit and exercise, while expanded bike trails at Rocky Branch Park now connect the town to nearby Belmont.

“Central Park is fully complete and that looks absolutely amazing,” Pugh said. “You are able to use walkability and bike-ability to get to both Cramerton and Belmont.”

Live Music At Centennial Center

Several pieces of outdoor-inspired art along the trails at Rocky Branch provide another great attraction along the cityconnecting trail. While these types of amenities are always popular in this recreation-centered town, they became especially important during the pandemic.

“We were always able to say, ‘Hey, you can always get outside, you can always use our great trails,’” Pugh said.

“That’s absolutely something we continue to promote as something people can use.”

Beyond the trails, an exciting community project has the potential to provide the town another important connection to its past. Local residents and government leaders are teaming up with a Cramerton property owner to preserve a historic schoolhouse in the town’s Baltimore community. Thanks to their efforts, the 900-square-foot building once scheduled to be destroyed as part of a controlled burn with the fire department is now listed as a historic landmark with future plans for a museum.

“This is the last one-room African American schoolhouse in Gaston County,” said Wendy Cauthen, wife of Mayor Will Cauthen who is working with the

building’s owner, Fred Glenn, to get the structure preserved.

Glenn was raised in the Baltimore community, and his mother attended the school.

“We’re just trying to bring it back to what it was. It can be used as a small museum of the neighborhood,” Cauthen said.

“It goes along with pride in our past, our whole town motto.”

One of the first steps involved getting the building listed as a local historic property, a move unanimously approved by the Town of Cramerton and the Gaston County Board of Commissioners. This designation will provide guidelines for any structural changes proposed in the future as well as promote its historical preservation.

The historic Baltimore school project stands as another great example of local residents eager to come together for a common goal, Pugh said.

“Cramerton has pretty much always had that community spirit,” he said.

Cauthen said she and Glenn have become great friends as they work together to plan a big future for the small schoolhouse.

“We’ve been working as a team on this,” she said.

“Cramerton’s just such a great place. I can’t imagine living anywhere else.” a

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Pump Track at George Poston Park

Lowell

BY PENELOPE McCLENNY

W Lowell Numbers Population: 3,716* Land Area: 2.7 square miles Tax Rate: 43¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $53,810** Median Housing Value: $117,700** Total Housing Units: 1,433** High School Graduate or Higher: 80.5%** Average Travel Time To Work: 25.2 Minutes** Sources: https://censusreporter.org, US Census - *Vintage 2019 Population Estimates; **2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

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eekly wind-downs at downtown hang-outs and local leaders that work well together are helping the City of Lowell grow while maintaining its small-town charm.

“It’s real important that you can work closely, that everybody meshes, that you can work as a team,” Mayor Sandy Railey said. A key step in that direction included hiring a new city manager with strong local ties, she said. In late 2020, the city named Scott Attaway, who previously served as planning director, to the municipality’s top post.

“It’s probably one of the best things that could ever happen,” Railey said of Attaway, who had worked closely under Lowell’s previous manager.

Successfully managing and planning for future growth is a top priority for the city’s administration and leaders. While the pandemic presented its own challenges for supporting local businesses and keeping residents healthy and safe, new construction continued to thrive in existing neighborhoods.

“We’re getting hit up a good bit from smaller developers

and contractors,” Attaway said, listing plans for nearly 50 townhomes and more than 100 single family residences in existing subdivisions.

“We’re seeing the infill development continue.”

To support this growth, Lowell has added two additional positions for police officers and is working on a master plan for its parks and recreation department. While plans are already in place to add a segment to the Carolina Thread Trail, Attaway said the pandemic highlighted the need for maintaining and expanding outdoor recreation opportunities.

“What the pandemic showed us is that we don’t have enough recreation in this country,” he said, adding that an important component of the plan will include maintenance of existing facilities.

“How to take care of what you’ve got is one of the important things for my council to see once we get this Mayor Sandy Railey completed,” Attaway said.

For indoor activities, the city has plans to renovate the bottom floor of the community center.

Located just down the street from city hall and adjacent to Bob Bolick Park, the center is an affordable rental option for birthday parties, family reunions, baby showers and other mid-sized social gatherings and events, Railey said.

“I’m just excited about getting that done,” she said.

“It’s going to be a really nice facility.”

City leaders are also working with Gaston County officials to provide increased pedestrian and ADA access at the local library branch.

While Lowell may often be abuzz with a busy slate of upcoming projects, local businesses also provide plenty of options for taking a break and visiting with neighbors and friends. One local café, for example, worked to

Community Center

provide a safe outdoor gathering place during the pandemic that developed into a popular weekly routine for many.

“Fryeday Coffee Roasters has been a relief for a lot of people,” Attaway said, speaking of the business’ weekly live music schedule. “That was pretty good to coast us through and get people downtown.”

For Railey, weekly visits to downtown offered both a chance for the busy mayor to unwind and catch-up.

“It’s so neat to go there, sit out back, listen to the music and talk and have a few drinks,” she said. “It’s like you can meet with your friends and figure out what’s going on.” a

GATEWAY85 A new 365-acre site in Lowell and Gastonia is being developed with 3.6 million square feet of industrial space. Located along I-85, the GATEWAY 85 project involves the partnership of two municipalities and various agencies in Gaston County. Construction is well underway at the site with tenant space expected to be available by the end of 2021. When completed, it will be one of the largest industrial parks in the Charlotte region.

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Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Boathouse

McAdenville

BY PENELOPE McCLENNY South Fork Trail

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hether by foot, kayak or car, the town of McAdenville includes several paths for welcoming visitors into this thriving east Gaston community as well as plenty of reasons to make them stay.

The new headquarters of a regional environmental organization combined with an active, civic-minded community means this town offers something for nearly every type of visitor or future resident.

McAdenville may be well-known throughout the region and country as “Christmas Town USA,” Council Member Reid Washam said, “but I feel like we’re becoming a destination for outdoor recreation.”

In mid-2021, the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters in a renovated downtown building along the banks of the South Fork River. Months earlier, the Riverkeepers also renovated a building on the banks of the river at the head of the South Fork Trail along the Carolina Thread Trail and are using that facility to offer kayak rentals, public information and retail sales.

“It’s just a great opportunity for us to meet people who are into the outdoors,” said John Searby, Riverkeeper Executive Director.

From the boathouse, visitors can begin a 2-mile hike along the Carolina Thread Trail to nearby Lowell. The Riverkeepers also offer kayaks for a variety of expeditions, including a float trip to Cramerton’s Goat Island or shuttle rides for a longer, guided trip back downriver from Spencer Mountain.

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Rendering Of New Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Headquarters

Plans for the nearby Riverkeeper headquarters, which will be the anchor tenant in a 20,000-square-foot space along Main Street, include offices, a water testing lab, and a classroom for hosting summer camps, community lectures, and a wide variety of other events, Searby said.

“Just having classroom space is huge for us,” Searby said.

The facility will also house a taproom, showcasing a wide variety of local beers brewed solely from water along the basin.

As with many projects in the town, the Riverkeeper Foundation benefited from the help of the McAdenville Woman’s Club, which sponsored the sign at the boathouse.

From helping to maintain the local greenway to sprucing up the elementary school to sponsoring a college scholarship, club members volunteer time and help raise funds to support a wide variety of projects throughout McAdenville.

Each year, members organize a 5K road race, held the evening of the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. With a path winding through the town’s famous Christmas lights, the race typically sells out months in advance. Proceeds then help to support the club’s many projects as well as the local YMCA. “We’ve become neighborhood race experts,” said Club President Ashley Westmoreland. “We improve every year.”

While these exciting annual events as well as a full menu of hikes, river trips and other outdoor activities offer plenty of reasons to bring visitors into downtown McAdenville, Council Member Washam knows there are plenty more to make them stay. From bakery treats to gifts shops to restaurants, the town offers friendly merchants who welcome visitors and remember residents.

Westmoreland, who admits she is a frequent shopper at Mona’s Boutique & McAdenville Numbers Gifts, recently received an arrangement from the shop owner when her grandPopulation: 865* mother passed away.

Land Area: 1.49 square miles “It was super sweet to get there and see something from Mona,” she said.

Tax Rate: 33¢ per $100 valuation It’s for that reason, and numerous Median Household Income: $99,167** more, that Westmoreland loves being Median Housing Value: $289,500** a part of this Gaston community.

Total Housing Units: 354** “The Woman’s Club is probably my High School Graduate or Higher: 89.8%** favorite part of McAdenville,” she said, “and I have a lot of favorite parts of Average Travel Time to Work: 29.9 Minutes** McAdenville. a Sources: https://censusreporter.org, US Census *Vintage 2019 Population Estimates; **2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

Downtown McAdenville

CHRISTMAS TOWN USA With a tradition that began in 1956 when the local Men’s Club decided to decorate a number of trees with Christmas lights, McAdenville is now known as “Christmas Town USA”. The glow of all the lights makes McAdenville an annual destination and it has grown to a month-long celebration with light displays involving residents, businesses, and churches.

It has grown to be one of the nation's largest, attracting a half-million visitors who stroll or slowly drive the 1.3 mile loop through town. Each year, thousands of red, white and green lights decorate nearly 400 trees throughout town with special displays that surround the lake at the town’s center. www.mcadenville-christmastown.com

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Ranlo

Ranlo Numbers Population: 3,740* Land Area: 1.819 square miles Tax Rate: 40¢ per $100 valuation Median Household Income: $56,800** Median Home Value: $139,900** Total Housing Units: 1,416** High School Graduate or Higher: 85.8%** Sources: worldpopulationreview.com, US Census -*US Census estimates; **2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates;

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anlo is a growing municipality located in the heart of Gaston County. The name “Ranlo” was combined from the names of two prominent industrialists, John Calvin Rankin and William Thomas Love. The community was originally known for its textile mills, Whether you are raising a family, running a business or simply enjoying the great outdoors, Ranlo is an exceptional place. The Town provides police, utility, and recreational services to over 4,000 residents.

From subdivisions to mill homes, Ranlo is an inclusive community conveniently located one mile from Interstate 85.

Around Ranlo you will find the famous Will's Doggn' It Deli and Dogs, a New York style deli offering daily specials and ice cream. Business thrives here with Lewis Farms, Standard Distributors, Meridian Yarn, Ms. D’s Auto, Horne’s Towing, Metyx, and Waste Management, to name a few.

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Stanley wall discovered under layers of plaster and unique woodwork add plenty of interest to the inside atmosphere.

It’s “a little different than what you Population: 3,8,32* might normally see,” Banks said, while hen dinner bells begin ringing Land Area: 2.27 square miles a cozy outdoor seating area also gives throughout the east Gaston County town Tax Rate: 54¢ per $100 valuation patrons a chance to visit and enjoy the of Stanley, Mayor Steven Denton wants outdoors.

Median Household Income: $55,733** residents to head downtown rather than “I think it will be real good to have Median Home Value: $141,100** down the road. people drive by and see people hanging Total Housing Units: 1,482** “You’re having close to 500 rooftops out there,” Banks said. He also looks High School Graduate or Higher: 88%** arriving in or near Highway 27, and forward to encouraging his customers to they’re going to be looking for places to Average Travel Time to Work: 30.7 Minutes** stroll and visit other nearby businesses. eat,” Denton said. “We want them to In the past year, several upgrades to Sources: worldpopulationreview.com, US Census -*US Census estimates; **2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates; come to our side of town.” the downtown area have helped add Bringing more restaurants to Stanley to the local atmosphere. For example, is a top priority for local leaders working antique streetlamps replaced industrial-style lights, and a new to develop and improve the downtown area. In addition to the decorative fence along the railroad tracks provided a great 500 homes planned for the latest addition in the Arbordale location for hanging garlands at Christmas. neighborhood, several other subdivisions plus a new town“That’s something we got positive feedback on immediatehome development mean plenty of room for the population ly,” Denton said of the fence. The town is also working on to grow. plans to add a gazebo as well as developing ways to more “There’s a lot coming in,” Denton said. easily connect nearby communities to the downtown area.

That includes local residents David Banks and his wife, Beyond downtown, four new welcome signs at various Irene, who moved to the area from Charlotte and are now entry points as well as a new Circle K and Domino’s Pizza are owners of Main Street Social. The bar, which serves several further signs of Stanley’s increasing growth. As new residents coffee drinks as well as a wide variety of wine and beer selecmake their way into town, existing citizens are ready to tions, offers customers a great place to stop, sit and unwind. welcome them.

“We just kind of fell in love with the downtown area,” “We know that there are a lot of families that are going to David Banks said. pour into Stanley,” David Banks said. “We want to give The Main Street Social will include 12 beers on top, as families a place to go without having to drive too far.” a well as numerous brews in a cooler area that customers can either enjoy in the bar or take home for later. An exposed brick

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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.

Whether you are dealing with a simple cold, suffering from a chronic condition or seeking primary care, you can trust CaroMont Health for advanced healthcare when and where you need it. Comprised of five affiliate companies including a network of more than 46 primary and specialty physician offices, CaroMont Health is committed to providing high-quality and expert healthcare to the residents in this community and the surrounding areas.

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

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

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

If you are suffering from stomach pains, cuts requiring stitches, sprains, broken bones, or other non-life threatening condition, Atrium Health Urgent Care-Belmont is available to treat your injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care, but not serious enough to require an ER visit.

With 48,00 square feet and 40 beds, Carolinas Rehabilitation-Mount Holly provides rehabilitation care for patients of all ages and for a variety of conditions. Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient rehabilitation.

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.

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Leading Healthcare Provider Is Building A New Hospital In Belmont

In May 2019, CaroMont Health announced plans to build the Belmont hospital, expand critical care services with construction of a four-floor tower at the main hospital in Gastonia, and complete several renovation and expansion projects in its medical group. The more than $300 million commitment was the largest in the history of Gaston County.

These projects are aimed at expanding CaroMont Health’s clinical network to prepare for anticipated population growth across the region.

As part of CaroMont Health’s commitment to the $300 million investment in new and expanded facilities in and around Gaston County over the next three years, construction has begun for CaroMont Regional Medical CenterBelmont and is scheduled to open in mid-2023.

In a partnership with Belmont Abbey College, CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont will be located off I-85 near exit 27 at Highway 273. The 28-acre medical campus will include a 66-bed hospital (54-acute care beds and 12 observation beds), 16-room emergency department, labor and delivery unit, operating rooms and surgical capabilities, and robust diagnostic testing and imaging services. Also planned is a medical office building and parking deck.

Early estimates suggest the hospital alone could create as many as 150 new jobs in the region and see as many as 16,000 patients in the first year.

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

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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65 Years of Holy Angels: LOVING, LIVING AND LEARNING INTO THE FUTURE

A desperate mother and her infant needed help. It was as simple as that. They turned toward their faith and the Sisters of Mercy in Belmont, NC, seeking a compassionate heart and helping hand. And in that moment, Holy Angels began.

The year was 1955. Maria Morrow was mere weeks old when her overwhelmed mother left her in the care of the Sisters of Mercy. Baby Maria wasn’t expected to live beyond three months old following diagnoses of spina bifida and hydrocephalus among other paralyzing physical disabilities. But she did - and she didn’t just live beyond three months of age, or a year, or a few dozen years. Maria thrived until age 54! And in doing so, she shined a light on a need greater than herself. A need for loving, living and learning for the differently able. A need for Holy Angels.

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Holy Angels celebrates 65 years of compassionate care for children, women and men like Maria. We serve an immensely vulnerable population of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and delicate medical conditions, offering physical, educational and emotional support.

We provide specialized, round-the-clock service to the differently able in a setting focused on faith, love and kindness.

Throughout these 65 years, our nonprofit organization has grown and changed in the most positive of ways. It began with one child and her unique care. Today, Holy Angels is a robust campus in Belmont, NC, that serves approximately 100 individuals at a time. We have group homes and relationships throughout the community, regional retail businesses that employ adults with special needs and numerous programs that support residents in addition to a dedicated, extensive network of staff, volunteers, families, advocates and donors.

Holy Angels has a strong foundation, 65 years in the making. Now, as we look toward the end of 2021 following a tumultuous pandemic year, we prepare for another 65 years of serving the differently able.

Our most crucial task is, as it always has been, meeting the changing needs of our children and adults, including our aging adults. This focus has long remained central to our mission and Holy Angels will continue to rise to the occasion, putting these delicate needs first and foremost. This means amplifying our services, updating and expanding our facilities, increasing our community outreach, strengthening our role as a business and nonprofit and growing as an employer of choice in the region.

We’ll continue to seek ongoing financial support, especially in light of healthcare funding changes that will significantly impact our organization. One of our biggest challenges will be maintaining pace with the changes in our healthcare system, and we look toward tackling these shifts - today and in the years or decades ahead - with creativity and ingenuity as we provide comprehensive, beneficial services and programs.

From financial stability to recruiting a quality workforce and consistently providing superior compassionate care to our residents, Holy Angels carries its mission from our first 65 years to our next 65 years and beyond. Our needs are plentiful, but our hearts are bigger and we are eternally grateful for the successes and support that led us here and the love that will carry us into the future.

Schools Located In Eastern Gaston County Name Address Gaston County Schools Admin Offices 943 Osceola Street Gastonia, NC

Elementary Schools Belmont Central Catawba Heights Kiser Lowell McAdenville North Belmont Page Primary Pinewood Rankin Springfield Middle Schools Belmont Middle Cramerton Middle Holbrook Middle Mount Holly Middle Stanley Middle Virtual Academy High Schools East Gaston High South Point High Stuart W. Cramer High Warlick Academy Private Schools Cramerton Christian Academy Gaston Christian School Gaston Day School Colleges Belmont Abbey College Gaston College Kimbrell Campus

Phone # 704-866-6100

Grades

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

1020 South Point Road 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 1316 Spencer Mountain Road Gastonia, NC 28054 704-836-9608

9-12 6-12

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

K-12 PK-12 PK-12

100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012 7220 W. Wilkinson Blvd Belmont, NC 28012

704-461-6700 704-825-3737

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 highly ranked private liberal-arts Catholic college and home to more than 1,400 students.

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32 North Main Belmont, LLC 1422 Lexington Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 335-4441

Art by J 1500 River Dr., Suite 256 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 718-4330

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

Arthur J. Gallagher 4250 Congress Street, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28209 (704) 682-3819

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

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

A Little Bit of Art 900 South Fork Village Dr., #G2 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 476-9882 AAA Valuations, LLC 2229 Lake Ridge Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (833) 222-8251 Absolute Turf Management, Inc. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3774 Accentuate Med Spa 107 E. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly, NC 28120 (910) 381-8898 Adam Lee State Farm 247 W. Catawba Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (980) 277-2700 Adult Primary & Palliative Medicine 2711 X-Ray Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 884-0064 Advanced Copier Technologies, Inc. 713 E. Second Ave. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 868-3022 ALCOVA Mortgage 2074B Ayrsley Town Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 779-4831 Aldrich CFO Services, Inc. PO Box 992 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-1175 Allen Tate Realtors 4016 E Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 813-4530 Allen Tate Realtors Stephen G. Duncan 203 Glenway St. Belmont, NC 28012 (828) 777-5718 Alliance Specialty Group 1608 Chasewood Drive, #11 Charlotte, NC 28212 (980) 646-6695 Andriana Baker, CPA 6025 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9628 Armada Hoffler Properties 222 Central Park Ave., Suite 2100 Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Ashley Women's Center-Gastonia 1225 E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-7416 ASM Ventures Corporation 2307 Villa Oaks Ct. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 408-3593 ATG Entertainment, LLC 3950 Campus Ridge Rd., Suite B Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 537-9300 Atkinson, Richard and Sybil 501 Stuart Ridge Cramerton, NC 28032 Atrium Health PO Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232 (704) 631-1200 Atrium Health Rehabilitation Mt. Holly 275 Beatty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 822-2550 Atrium Health Urgent Care Belmont 420 Park St., Suite 105 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 631-1820 Atrium Health Urgent Care Cox Road 603 Cox Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 852-9561 Atrium Health-Riverbend Practice 215 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 587-2400

Banner News 128-C N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0580

Belmont Pediatric Dentistry 420 Park St., Suite 101 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 755-4600

Barajas Company McAdenville, NC 28120 (785) 213-8467

Belmont Realty - Ted Hall 32 N. Main St., Suite 110 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 477-0683

BB&T - Mount Holly 150 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-6726 BB&T - Belmont 601 Hawley Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-6440 BB&T - Gastonia 265 W. Franklin Blvd Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 866-6500 BBSI 100 N. Main Street, Suite 210 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 854-5011 Belletique 9 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-0857 Belmont Abbey College 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-6700 Belmont Capital Advisors, Inc. 123 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1560

Belmont Realty-Allison Cottingham 32 N. Main St., Suite 110 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 576-0152 Belmont Realty-Freda Hall 32 N. Main St., Suite 110 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 473-1182 Belmont Rotary PO Box 1601 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8362 Belmont Rowing Center 1500 River Road, Suite 140 Belmont, NC 28012 Belmont Savings Bank 210 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9861 Belmont Trolley, Inc. 339 E. Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 651-9605 Belmont Yoga 37 Glenway Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8114

Belmont Chiropractic Center 5803 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9799

Benefit Partners, Inc. 102 Hidden Pastures Dr., Suite 206 Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 867-3628

Belmont Dairy Queen 7015 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5106

Berry's Container Service 1250 Linwood Rd. Bessemer City, NC 28016 (704) 685-7257

Belmont Executive Offices 6640 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012

bioPURE - South Charlotte 503 Crescent Hill Road Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 248-0445

704) 825-0061 Belmont Eye 2 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5322

Bisque Imports 1 Belmont Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-9290

Belmont Family Medicine 420 Park St., Suite 105-A Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 631-1810

Bliss Gallery 25 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0418

Belmont Flooring Center 21 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9985

Blue Harbor Bank 409 E. Catawba Ave Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 214-6422

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

Belmont Hearing Center 100 N. Main St., Suite 123 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-7795

Bowen Machine 2006 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 629-9111

Awaken Gallery 107 W. Central Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (980) 277-8527

Belmont Historical Society 40 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4848

BowerTraust Construction, LLC 104 N. Main Upstairs Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 825-9970

Ballard's Barber Shop 200 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 741-1900

Belmont Housing Authority 51 Flowers Ct. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9376

Bank OZK 5800 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1555

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

Brett Carraway with Northstar Real Estate 26 N. Main St., Suite 2 Belmont, NC 28012 (252) 413-7991

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

Brevard Station Museum 112 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-9801

Brightway Insurance, The Kropfelder Agency 3826 S. New Hope Rd., Suite 3 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 566-0400 Brookline Homes, LLC 425 E. Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 277-1322 Buddy Harper Team Realty 5130 Wilkinson Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 879-7155 Budget Blinds 3826 S. New Hope Rd., Suite 10 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 864-8778 Butler & Stowe 100 N. Main St., Suite 125 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8538 C & F Mortgage Corp.

1562-C Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-3997 C. B. Wood Financial LLC 6428 Wilkinson Blvd., #329 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 830-6626 C.L.Helt, Architect, Inc. 6405 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 342-1686 Camelot Meadows Event Venue, LLC 144 Lake Mist Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 648-6684 Cameron Chip" Harrison" 107 Twin Oaks Dr. Bessemer City, NC28016 (704) 685-3268 Captains Cap Family Fish House 670 Park St., Hwy 273 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4103 Carey Roberts Design Co., LLC 34 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 718-6987 Carolina Caring 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, NC 28658 (828) 466-0466 Carolina Federal Credit Union 1200 E. Church St. Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 435-0186 Carolina Home Search 115 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 674-8447 Carolina IT Professionals, Inc. 243 W. Catawba Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8102 Carolinas Healthcare Urgent Care-Robinwood 3320 Robinwood Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 Carolinas Hospitalist Group- CR Mount Holly 275 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 512-3346

Carolinas Plastic Surgery Center 2391 Court Dr., Suite 120 B Gastonia, NC28054 (704) 874-0095 Carolinas Realty 514 S. Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-2341 CaroMont Cancer Center 2525 Court Dr. Gastonia, NC28054 (704) 834-2932 CaroMont Critical Care Specialists 2525 Court Dr. Gastonia, NC28054 (704) 834-4390 CaroMont Dermatology 2391 Court Dr., 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 Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2050 Caromont Family Medicine Cramerton 4235 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 CaroMont Family Medicine Bessemer City 3326 Bessemer City Rd. Bessemer City, NC 28016 (704) 629-3206 CaroMont Family Medicine Cherryville 120 S. Mountain St. Cherryville, NC 28021 (704) 445-0422 CaroMont Family Medicine Dallas 600 W. Trade St., Suite A Dallas, NC 28034 (980) 834-9130 CaroMont Family Medicine Gaston Day 1895 Hoffman Rd., Suite A Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-1749 CaroMont Family Medicine Gastonia 2711 X-Ray Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2420 CaroMont Family Medicine McAdenville 105 Elm St. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-5323 CaroMont Family Medicine Stanley 700 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8945 CaroMont Gastroenterology & Hepatology 2544 Court Dr., Suite G Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 854-9990 CaroMont Health 2525 Court Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2121

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CaroMont Health & Fitness Center 660 Summit Crossing Place Suite 302 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7930 CaroMont Health Foundation 2525 Court Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2088 CaroMont Health-Belmont Imaging 1212 Spruce St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7779 CaroMont Heart & VascularBelmont 1212 Spruce St., 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 Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 834-9600 CaroMont Hospitalist Group 2525 Court Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4390 CaroMont Imaging Services Summit 620 Summit Crossing Pl. Suite 106 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7730 CaroMont Integrated Pain Specialists-Belmont 1212 Spruce St., Suite 305 A Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 834-5762 CaroMont Integrated Pain Specialists-Gastonia 660 Summit Crossing Pl. Suite 200 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-5400 CaroMont Internal Medicine 660 Summit Crossing Pl. Suite 301 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-0735 CaroMont Neurology 815 Cox Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-1700 CaroMont Neurology-Belmont 1212 Spruce St., Suite 205 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 865-1700 CaroMont Neurosurgery & Spine 811 Cox Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 852-3888

CaroMont Palliative Care 250 E. Garrison Blvd Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-5838 CaroMont Pathology 2525 Court Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-2451 CaroMont Pediatric PartnersBelmont 209 Park St., 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 1212 Spruce St., Suite 305 D Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 671-5730 CaroMont Podiatry 2555 Court Dr., Suite 250 Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 834-7300 CaroMont Psychiatric Associates 1867 Remount Rd., Suite H Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-3848 CaroMont Pulmonary Medicine 2544 Court Dr., Suite D Gastonia, NC 28054 (980) 834-5864 CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Mt. Holly 451 E. Charlotte Ave. Mt. Holly, NC 28120 (980) 834-2266 CaroMont Rehab & Sports Medicine 640 Summit Crossing Pl. Suite 208 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-5370 CaroMont RheumatologyBelmont 1212 Spruce St., Suite 311 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5228 CaroMont RheumatologyGastonia 635 Cox Rd., Suite E Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-6438 CaroMont Surgical Associates 2555 Court Dr., Suite 450 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-7652 CaroMont Urgent Care - Dallas 600 W. Trade St., Suite B Dallas, NC 28034 (980) 834-9170 CaroMont Urgent Care Gaston Day 1895 Hoffman Rd., Suite B Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-8669

CaroMont Occupational Medicine 2555 Court Dr., 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 Outpatient Surgery & Lab 2555 Court Dr., Suite 120 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4335

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

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Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park 2205 Williamsburg Dr. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-6337 Carus Corporation 181 Woodlawn Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 951-3128 Cassandra Farmer, Author Gastonia, NC 28056 Catawba Apartments 300 Prince St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7458 Catawba River Antique Mall 406 E. Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2383 Catawba River Artisans 1833 Pine Mountain Rd. Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 451-8327 Catawba River Outfitters 6 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0028 Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation 715 N. Church St., Suite 120 Charlotte NC 28202 (704) 679-9494 Cathy Mabry Cloninger Center 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 810-6492 Cato Properties 7101 E. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2946 Central Chiropractic & Sports Medicine 611 N. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-9200 CertaPro Painters® of Salisbury/Concord/Gastonia and Charlotte/Matthews 809 Lakeview St. Kannapolis, NC 28083 (704) 766-2780 Charzewski, David & Clare 140 Hidden Pastures Dr. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-7198 Cherubs Café by Holy Angels 23 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0414 Cherubs Cotton Candy Factory 21 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0416 Chick-fil-A @ Belmont 801 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8600

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

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

Christmastown Dentistry 309 Wesleyan Dr. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-4311

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

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

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

Chyrch Realty, LLC 1004 Middleton Ct. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 651-9605

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

Cinnaholic 915F Southpoint Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 813-6158

Courtland Terrace 2300 Aberdeen Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 834-4800

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

Cramer Mountain Club 102 Hidden Pastures Dr. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 578-2905

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

Creative Solutions Special Events 250 Wilson Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 825-8701

CJS Wealth Management 100 N. Main St., Suite 126 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 413-4073

Creative Solutions Special Events - Showroom & Design Space 132 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8701

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

Creative Travel, Inc. 34 W. Myrtle St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1865

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

Crescent Structures, Inc. 914 Moose St., Suite E Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-2009

Closson, Judy 5424 Amanda Ln. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 842-2004

CSH Inspections 34 Myrtle Street, Suite C Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 777-2779

CLT Express Chauffeured Transportation 7319 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0666

CSR 1440 Dutch Valley Place, NE Suite 705 Atlanta, GA 30324 (404) 850-7957

Coldwell Banker Carver Pressley Realtors 341 E. Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-5060 Coldwell Banker Commercial MECA 339 E. Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-5040 College Park Pharmacy 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179

Culbreth, Norma 301 S. McDowell St., Suite 813 Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 491-2992 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 S. New Hope Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4490 Deborah Taylor 205 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012

Direct Contract Services Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 562-6803 Doffer's Canteen 119 Center Street Cramerton, NC 28012 (315) 882-0500 Dominion Energy 800 Gaston Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (877) 776-2427 Duke Energy 6325 Wilkinson Blvd Charlotte, NC 28214 1-800-777-9898 E&S Eco Power 814 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (845) 406-5379 East Belmont Baptist Church 501 E. Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5780 Eastridge Family Medicine 1896 Remount Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 512-3930 Edward Jones Investment 27 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7006 Edward Jones Investments Alex Price 106 Kenwood Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8072 Edy-Mac Home Services, Inc. 5110 Wilkinson Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-1088 Elements of Empowerment, Inc. 7 S. Main St. Belmont, NC28012 (704) 755-5210 Elias Rauch Media 52A Ervin St Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 962-0085 Elite Spine Center 6021 Wilkinson Blvd Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1002 Elizabeth Gaston Haughton Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 616-1855 Endocrinology Associates 2544 Court Dr., Suite A Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 671-6400

Dellinger, Jerry & Joyce 506 Maymont Dr. Cramerton, NC 28032

Endocrinology Associates Belmont 1212 Spruce St., Suite 307 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 671-6400

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

Collins Cleaners @ Belmont 915 South Point Rd., Suite A Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3616

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

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

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

Compleat Rehab 3719 Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 830-2136

Design Tech 109 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 868-8686

Exodus Church 101 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 755-5034

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

Complete Eye Care 1200 Spruce St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9002

Dilling Heating & Cooling 2328 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 739-3446

Expedia Cruises 915 South Point Rd., Suite E Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 585-1275

Famous Toastery of Belmont 6425 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 981-1135

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

Glenway Premium Pub 55 Glenway St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7717

Hester & Payseur, PLLC 100 Glenway St., Suite A Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8195

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

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

Grace Christian Counseling 120 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 748-3585

Highgarden Real Estate 723 Hanna Woods Dr. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 661-0044

Gaston Gazette 1893 Remount Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 869-1700

Gracious Living by Design Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 981-1307

Hillbilly's Barbeque & Steaks 305 S. Main Street Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838

Gaston Hearing Center 19 W. Myrtle Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8319

Grant Exterminating Company, Inc 249 Trakas Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 865-3704

Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery 1508 Charles Roper Jonas Hwy Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-6750

Gaston Hospice 258 E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-8405

Grateful Paws 38 E. Woodrow Ave Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5987

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Belmont 250 Beatty Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 812-2000

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

Greater Gaston Development Corporation 1212 Spruce St., Suite 203 Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7200

Holly Receptionist 226 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 769-9640

Jean's Flowers, Inc. 123 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9781

Holy Angels, Inc. 6600 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4161

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

Finial Construction, LLC 31 N. Main St., Suite B Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8294 Fish Geeks The Local Fish Store 26 N. Main Street, Suite 1 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8333 Forrester, Mary Frances 105 Country Woods Ln. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 263-8603 Franklin Signs & Graphics 105 Henderson St. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-5505 GarlandBurks Marketing 1445 Buckingham Ave Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 678-9910 Gaston Arts Council PO Box 242 Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 853-ARTS (2787) Gaston Capital Partners 1104 Spruce St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8883

Gaston Printing and Signs 7204 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 267-5633 Gaston Technical Support, Inc 106 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 812-6000

Gaston Christian School 1625 Lowell-Bethesda Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 349-5020

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

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

Gastonia Children's Clinic 2544 Court Dr., Suite C Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-5356

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

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3737

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

Gaston Community Foundation 1201 E Garrison blvd Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-0927 Gaston County 128 W. Main Ave. Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 866-3101 Gaston County Jaycees PO Box 4 Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 868-2058 Gaston County P.A.W.S. 3575 Bryant Cole Way Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 914-7177 Gaston County Schools 943 Osceola St. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 866-6209

Gastonia Surgical Associates 2544 Court Dr., Suite H Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-7821 City of Gastonia 181 South St. Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 866-6719 Gatlin Graphics Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 962-2578 Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC 6730 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 483-2054 George Bray 118 Howe Ct. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 608-2713

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

George W Stowe Insurane Agency 508 Park Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2620

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

Gerald Griffn Heating & Cooling Services 306 Smith Rd. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 913-5243

Greater Gaston Endoscopy Center 920 Cox Rd., Suite 201 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 772-4455 Griffn Tire & Auto 6030 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3465

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

H&M Catering 119 N. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8611

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

H&R Block-Belmont 7004 E. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3935

Horsley, Andrew & Beth Jenkins 18 Circle Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5560

Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County 1840 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-6536

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

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

HR Basics, LLC 2560 Shannon Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 816-9019 HRGC LLC 1901 Associates Lane, Suite M Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 910-5613

International Express Trucking, Inc. 141 Robins St. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 424-5454

Kumon Math and Reading Center-Belmont 6436 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 413-1999

International Minute Press 495 E. Long Ave. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-3366

KWL Properties 4004 Beechwood Spring Ln. Belmont, NC 28012 (443) 604-4379

ISI Elite Training - Belmont 974 South Point Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 618-6020 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 6434 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4118 Jacob, John & Karen 1213 W. Catawba Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (980) 721-6954

Jim Hefferan Belmont, NC 28012 (336) 575-3792 Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q 13840 Steele Creek Rd. Charlotte, NC 28278 (704) 534-8266

L&E Properties 105 Oakland Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-0801 Lake Wylie Home Furniture 3826-15 S. New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 770-7741 Lake Wylie Marine Commission 9815 David Taylor Dr. Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 372-2416 Landmark MD 100 N. Main St., Suite 121 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8111 Levine's Children Speciality Center 2550 Court Dr., Suite 203 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-2100 LKI Realty 1108 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 619-3302

Jordan Peoples Belmont, NC 28012

Low Meadows Estate 140 Low Meadow Dr. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 578-9581

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

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

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

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

KBL Kitchen & Bath Designs

by Leah PO Box 77598 Charlotte, NC 28271 (704) 275-2550

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

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

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

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

Madcap Printing and Design 123 Branch St., Suite G Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 879-7186

Image Source 100 Glenway St., Suite B Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 869-8968

Kelley's Cars, Inc. 6102 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 826-7300

image360 Gastonia 3608 South New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-7446

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

Maddie Looysen Insurance Agency 2519 E. Ozark Ave. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-0270

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

ImageMark Business Services, Inc. 3145 Northwest Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 865-4912

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

Healing Platform 100 N. Main St., Suite 220 Belmont, NC 28012 (352) 978-2060

Insights at the Lodge, PLLC 102 Hidden Pastures Dr., Suite 215 Cramerton, NC 28032 (504) 236-5642

Handy Pantry #164 505 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9576 Hanks Realty Group 3826 S. New Hope Rd., Suite 4 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 860-8480 Hannon Orthodontics - Belmont 301 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0002 Harris Teeter 905 Southpoint Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-6079

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

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

Magnolia & Vine 124 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8050 Martin, Charlie & Dot 113 N. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 Matricardi, Rob 293 Mellon Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 540-2948

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

Muddy River Distillery 1500 River Dr., Suite 100 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 860-8389

Palisades of Belmont 1011 Palisades Cir. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 685-8769

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

Muhammad, James and Treasure 2640 Amber Crest Drive Gastonia, NC 28052

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

McAdenville Motors 5347 Wilkinson Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-7433 McAdenville, Town of 125 Main St. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-3190 McDonald's/Stanton Enterprise, Inc. Belmont Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-1074 McKenney Family Dealerships 831 S. Main St. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 823-1040 McLean Community 175 Armstrong Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7150 McLean Funeral Directors 515 N. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5301 McLean Self Storage 1322 South Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0669 Mellow Vapes Belmont 7005 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite K Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8272 Method 201 S. College St., Suite 800 Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 930-7457 Michael E. Fayed Financial Planning 420 Park St., Suite 100 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-5200 Million Dollar Dog, Inc. 7206 Wilkinson Blvd Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 266-4137 Momentum Construction 610 B Minuet Ln., Suite 106 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 672-6033 Mona's Boutique & Gifts 115 Main St. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 879-7044 Moore, W. Neil 1505 Southpoint Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 923-9444 Mount Holly, City of 400 E. Central Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-3931 Movement Mortgage 1000 S. New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 674-3386

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Mullen, Holland & Cooper, P.A. 301 S. York Rd. Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 864-6751 Mullis Construction Group 514 Woodlawn Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 798-8419 MyEyeDr 860 Summit Crossing Pl., Suite 110 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-3937 Nationwide Insurance Neil Brock Agency, Inc. 421 E. Catawba Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-6868 NC Farm Bureau Ins. M. Fred Adams, LUTCF, Inc 26 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5433 NC Farm Bureau Insurance Drew Jones 26 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5433 Neil Brennan NC 28262 Nellie's Southern Kitchen 36 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 396-7168 New Hope Business Center 3826 S. New Hope Rd., Suite 4 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 651-9605 New South Pizza dba Brixx Pizza 100 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4349

Park Street United Methodist Church 120 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8480 Parks H. Wilson, Jr Attorney At Law 32 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1079 Partners in Primary Care 2910 E. Franklin Blvd., Suite 1 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 946-9433 Partnership for Children Lincoln Gaston 120 Roechling St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-0900 Passionate Esthetics by Ryan with Lenox Salons at the Lodge 102 Hidden Pastures Dr. Suite F Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 975-5049

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

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Ratchford, Andy & George Ann PO Box 626 Belmont, NC 28012 (214) 675-5098 Ray Nathan's 4571 S. New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (864) 356-7104

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

Reliable Home Appliance Center 3001 Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 864-5281

Platinum Home Mortgage 100 N. Main St., Suite 212 Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 938-5686 PNC Bank 100 E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 852-5600 Portable Restroom Trailers LLC 6428 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite 144 Belmont, NC 28012 (330) 565-9254 Preschool Connection Learning Academy 102 Glenway St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8222

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

ROAR Business Services powered by Proforma 52A Ervin Street Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 550-3016

Sharonview Federal Credit Union 1081 Red Ventures Dr. Fort Mill, SC 29707 (704) 969-6926

Roberts, Tally 543 Cox Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 400-1783

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

Pinnix Inc., General Contractors 315 S. South St. Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 867-6383

Riverwood Medical Associates 3715 Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 854-8202

R.J. Schrift Private Asset Management 27 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8847

Pharr Yarns 100 Main St. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 823-2213

North Carolina Army National Guard 300 6th Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 773-8734

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

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

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

Pinnacle Insurance Partners LLC 52A Ervin St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 970-1804

Riverside Marina & Complex 1500 River Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 868-6893

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pine Island Country Club 1701 Stoneyridge Dr. Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 394-1422

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

ProStorage 1032 Highway 27 South Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 215-3279

RE/MAX Executive 2425 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 879-4975

New South Wealth Management 32 N. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 460-4516

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

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

Remembering Austin 200 Keyhole Ct. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 747-3448 Representative John Torbett 210 Blue Ridge Dr. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-9282 Retirement Dynamics 408 Trillium Way Belmont, NC 28012 704) 860-1919 Rhino Wealth Management 32 N. Main St., Stuie 203 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 827-9000 Right at Home 100 N. Main St., Suite 107 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 412-3366 Riverfront Apartments 3012 River Chase Dr. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-0205 Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village Aberfoyle Village Apartments, LLC 1200 River Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 519-4219

Rodney Smallwood, CPA 32 N. Main St., Suite 303 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8193 S & L Creations, Inc. 120 E. First St. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-1930 Sake Express Inc. 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400 Sammy's Pub of Belmont 25 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4266 Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute- Gastonia 2550 Court Dr., Suite 202 Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 861-2294 Saqred Energy 29 E. Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 561-6633 School Resources, Inc. 140 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2322 Schooley Mitchell 2012 Tomshire Dr. Gastonia, NC 28056 (469) 231-1140 Scott Darnell 308 Mayworth Way Cramerton, NC 28032 704-650-2481 Selah Media Productions 6200 Bellingham Dr. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (828) 773-2642 SELLSTATE- Jan DePriest 109 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 572-5789 Sellstate Premier 109 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3518 Sellstate Premier - Tracy Josey 109 S. Main Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 361-5243

Shining Hope Farms 328 Whippoorwill Ln. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-3788 Shoemaker, Art 115 McLeod Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8384 Short Run Pro 710 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1599 Short Run Pro, LLC 710 East Catawba, Suite A Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 289-9419 Sign Connection 1660 Pacolet Ct. Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 868-4500 Signature Wellness 1105 Spruce St., Suite 102 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 752-9346 Sisters of Mercy South Central Community 101 Mercy Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-5260 Slumpy's 710 Catawba St., Suite D Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-9293 Smoke and Barrel Cigar Bar & Lounge 121 E. Charlotte Ave Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 812-8621 Sole Reflection 684 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 995-8136 South Fork Village Apartments 1005 South Fork Village Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 842-1463 South Main Cycles 4 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8585 South Point Family Dentistry 1215 Spruce St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5111 South Point Family PracticeBelmont 1220 Spruce St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5333 South Point Family PracticeStanley 159 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 825-5333

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

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

TechWorks of Gaston County 52-A Ervin St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 709-3543

The Schiele Museum 1500 E. Garrison Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 866-6908

Truliant Federal Credit Union 3351 E. Franklin Blvd., Suite 106 Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 824-4328

Wendy's 660 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1567

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

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

The Thirsty Dog 508 Woodlawn Street Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 850-8090

twenty-three Insurance Agency 1541 Southpoint Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 713-4328

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

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-3455

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

Terra Mia Ristorante & Bar Italiano 129 1/1 Main Street McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 879-4023

Strategic Performance Solutions (614) 448-3373

Terrace Ridge Assisted Living 1251 E. Hudson Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 865-5556

The UPS Store #4544 6428 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1050

Textile Technology Center at Gaston College 7220 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3737

Tindol Ford Subaru ROUSH 1901 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 867-8341

South State Bank-Stanley 412 S. Hwy 27 Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1212 Southern Propane 104 Mariposa Road Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1211 Southwood Realty 165 S. York St. Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 869-6024 Spartan Dyers, Inc. 217 Sterling St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-0467 Spectrum Reach 1001 Morehead Square Dr. Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28203 (704) 973-7527 Spruced Goose Station est. by Holy Angels 118 Wesleyan Dr. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 825-4161 Stamps, Leighton & Nancy 2004 Gladelynn Ct. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8149 Stat Services Inc 1542-B Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 913-5964 STATION 4 N Main St Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 446-8115 Steelwood Inc. 2907 Providence Rd., Suite 304 Charlotte, NC 28211 (704) 248-3255

Stress Free Home Care Corp.

717 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 931-4997 Strong Like AK PO Box 592 Lowell, NC 28098 (980) 320-7759 Sub Station II 6425 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite K Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-8230 Sumner Group 223 W. Main Ave Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 865-4613 Tannin Wine House 113 Center Street Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 829-3795 Tastebuds Popcorn 208 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8755 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 Taylor Pelzel Realtor NC & SC 4109 S. New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (828) 228-2271 Taylor, Jonathan 25 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 400-7061 Techtheon Global Solutions 6428 West Wilkinson Blvd.

Suite 105 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 215-4368

Twin Rivers Network Connectors 1126 Larkspur Ln. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 689-1151 Twisted Sugar 7 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-3939

T-Mobile 6425 Wilkinson Blvd., Suite J Belmont, NC 28012

Two Hawk Employment Service 806 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastnia, NC 28054 (704) 266-5005

Today's Daily Bread 243 Quiet Waters Road Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 214-0846

United Way of Gaston County 200 E. Franklin Blvd.

Gastonia, NC 28053 (704) 864-4554

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

Tommy Bynum Heating & Cooling 1314 Cross Beam Dr. Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 825-4463

UrgentVet Pet Clinic 600-A Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8868

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

Town of Cramerton 155 N. Main St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-4337

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

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

The Lodge Tavern & Tap 101 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8044

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

The Mercantile Barber Co. 6 N Main Street, Suite B Belmont, NC 28012 (980) 283-7220

Transforming Wellness Essentially (704) 718-5480

The Biz Well Corporation Concord, NC 28027 (704) 763-4087 The Community Policing Project Inc 52A Ervin Street Belmont, NC 28012 (954) 479-2514

The Pointe Church 6700 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1709 The Residence at Tailrace Marina 1001 Marina Village Dr. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 228-7043

JOIN THE CHAMBER

NETWORK

CREDIBILITY

Chamber members have the opportunity to host and attend networking events. The Chamber can connect you to the people you need to know!

Your reputation is important!

Chamber membership is respected by the community.

Consumers are 63% more likely to do business with Chamber members.

Verizon Wireless Business B2B 3700 Arco Corporate Center Dr. Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28273 (800) 922-0204 Virginia Foxx for Congress 400 Shadowline Drive, #201-A Boone, NC 28607 (828) 263-0093 Viridian Education 3700 Wingfield Drive Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 965-2761

Wilcox Real Estate Group 4109 S. New Hope Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 (704) 909-8600 Wildly Southern, LLC 2301 Sand Tar Drive York, SC 29745 (704) 813-2772 William and Locke Advisors 335 Pine Island Drive Charlotte, NC 28214 (704) 392-7550 William Henry Signature SalonBelmont 15 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9040 William Henry Signature SalonMt.Holly 104 N. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-1234 William R. Homes, LLC 8000 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28226 (704) 541-5772 Windmark Consulting, LLC PO Box 550834 Gastonia, NC 28055 (980) 329-1310 Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-5144

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

Woodlawn Funeral Home 375 Woodlawn Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-0608

TruBlue of Gastonia 2401 Crestview St. Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 254-3725

Watson Insurance Agency 302 E. Catawba Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 874-4710

True Strategy, LLC 104 N. Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120 (575) 776-7017

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

Zapps Wholesale 1500 River Drive, Suite 209 Belmont, NC 28012 (440) 813-7902

The Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help you engage, influence, and make an impact using dynamic programs, services, and initiatives designed with business success in mind.

COMMUNITY

VISIBILITY

GROWTH

Your business will have more exposure both on and offline.

Your business will be listed in our annual membership directory as well as on our website.

The Chamber offers quality training and educational opportunities for members.

We also promote tourism and events that bring economic growth to our area.

Creating a strong, local economy means creating a quality of life that helps attract new talent and develops an environment for a growing workforce.

www.montcrossareachamber.com

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FIRE • POLICE • AMBULANCE .... 911

Gaston County Police Dept. ............... 704-866-3320 Gaston County Sheriff’s Dept. ............ 704-869-6800 Gaston County 911 Communications .. 704-866-3300 Gaston County Emergency Management .. 704-866-3304 Gaston County Crime Stoppers ........... 704-861-3320 Gaston Emergency Medical Services ... 704-866-3212 Fire Marshall ...................................... 704-866-3355 North Carolina Road Conditions ......... 511

Hospital & Urgent Care CaroMont Regional Medical Center .... 704-834-2000 CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Mount Holly ............................ 980-834-2266 CaroMont Urgent Care-Belmont ......... 704-834-8800 Atrium Health Urgent Care Belmont ... 704-631-1820

Utilities Electric Duke Power .......................................... 800-777-9898 www.duke-energy.com Energy United ....................................... 800-522-3793 www.energyunited.com Natural Gas Dominion Energy .................................. 866-366-4357 www.dominionenergy.com Cable/Phone/Internet Spectrum .............................................. 855-243-8892 www.spectrum.com AT&T ................................. Residential - 855-897-9632 Business - 800-288-2020 www.att.com Open Broadband .................................. 980-246-8989 www.openbb.net Water/Sewer Belmont Water Dept .............................. 704-825-5586 Cramerton Two Rivers Utilities ............... 704-866-6716 Lowell Public Works .............................. 704-824-3518 McAdenville .......................................... 704-824-3190 Mount Holly Public Utilities Dept ............ 704-827-3931 Ranlo Two Rivers Utilities ....................... 704-866-6716 Stanley Public Works ............................. 704-263-4779 Garbage Belmont - Waste Pro .............................. 980-255-3800 Cramerton - Waste Management ........... 704-853-7852 Lowell - Streets & Solid Waste ............... 704-824-3518 McAdenville - Harrison Sanitation, Inc. .... 704-263-2340 Mount Holly - Streets & Solid Waste ...... 704-827-9726 Ranlo Public Works ............................... 704-824-4013 Stanley - Waste Connections .................. 704-596-9428 40

MONTCROSS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Belmont

Mount Holly

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

www.mtholly.us www.visitmounthollync.com City Hall - 400 E. Central Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120 ...................... 704-827-3931 City Manager: Miles Braswell Mayor: Bryan Hough Council: Phyllis Harris | Charles McCorkle David Moore | Jeff Meadows | Christina Pawlish Lauren Shoemaker | David Moore - Mayor Pro Tem

Police Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-825-3792 Fire Department (non-emergency) ............... 704-825-0502 Parks and Recreation .......................... 704-825-8191 Post Office .......................................... 704-825-6139

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

Cramerton

Ranlo

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 Police Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-824-7964 Fire Department (non-emergency) ................ 704-879-4231 Parks and Recreation .......................... 704-824-4231 Post Office .......................................... 704-824-7411

Lowell www.lowellnc.com City Hall - 101 W. First Street Lowell, NC 28098 ............................... 704-824-3518 City Manager: Scott Attaway Mayor: Sandy Railey Council: Phil Bonham | Candy Funderburk Ken Ervin Shane Robinson Thomas Gillespie - Mayor Pro Tem Police Department (non-emergency) ............. 704-824-8540 Fire Department (non-emergency) ............... 704-824-3357 Parks and Recreation .......................... 704-824-0099 Post Office ........................................... 704-824-1101

McAdenville www.townofmcadenville.org 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

https://townofranlo.org Town Hall - 1624 Spencer Mountain Road Gastonia, NC 28054 ........................... 704-824-3461 Town Manager: Jonathan D. Blanton Mayor: Lynn Black Council: Robin Connor | Katie Cordell | Julie Fowler Effie Locklear | Doug Moore Police Department (non-emergency) ............. 704-824-5172 Fire Department (non-emergency) ................ 704-824-4086

Stanley www.townofstanley.org Town Hall - 416 Hwy 27 S. Stanley, NC 28164 .............................. 704-263-4779 Town Manager: Heath Jenkins Mayor: Steven Denton Council: Kerry Hart | Victoria Kiser | Bud Pate Jimmy Ingold | Cathy Kirkland - Mayor Pro Tem Police Department (non-emergency) ............ 704-263-4778 Fire Department (non-emergency) ................ 704-263-3473 Parks and Recreation .......................... 704-263-4779 Post Office .......................................... 704-263-2058

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

(Cramerton)

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

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

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

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

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

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