Distillery celebrates 10 years while breaking barriers

From The Gaston Gazette: Belmont’s Muddy River Distillery has been operating for 10 years and will celebrate by hosting a carnival outside of its business. Muddy River Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6, at 1500...

Last weekend of Moonlight on Main in Belmont

From Charlotte on the Cheap: For three weekends this fall, Downtown Belmont will be displaying Museum of the Moon, a touring art installation by artist Luke Jerram. The internally lit moon is almost 23 feet in diameter, and features detailed NASA imagery of the lunar...

Wilson’s World: Moonlight on Main in Belmont, NC

From WCCB: Wilson and his Rescue Dog George checked out the amazing Moon art display and previewed Sunday’s Dog Friendly “Howl at the Moon” event at Belmont’s Stowe Park… Read more — and watch video — from WCCB here.

Feel Good Friday: Candy store in Belmont gets ready for Halloween

From Spectrum News: Halloween is this weekend, and it’s keeping local candy shops busy. Employees at the Cotton Candy Factory in Belmont have been stocking the shelves for the big day. The business is run by Holy Angels, a nonprofit that provides employment...

Things to do: Belmont basking under a shimmering moon

From The Gaston Gazette: Before moving from the trendy Plaza Midwood area of Charlotte to Belmont, Peggy Chan cast a skeptical eye toward the picturesque portrayal of small town living depicted on TV shows, with idyllic downtowns, quaint restaurants and small...