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GO Gaston! Trail offers reasons to take it slow
From The Gaston Gazette: My words of advice for enjoying a visit to the Seven Oaks Preserve in southeastern Gaston County? Slow down! First, you’ll need to slow down as you drive south down New Hope Road toward the trailhead or you’ll fly right by the unmarked parking...
read moreWhat the Chinese Lantern Festival meant to me as a mother
From Charlotte Five: Yellow bow, twirling, whirling, singing, carefree, little yellow bow. I envied the freedom you exhibited while you danced innocently as only a child can. Time stood still. Beautiful, Asian music echoed through this enchanting world. Surrounding us...
read moreMuddy River builds following for North Carolina’s first rum from Belmont base
From Charlotte Business Journal: Muddy River Distillery owner Robbie Delaney isn’t afraid to admit he was a bootlegger. But the Belmont distillery — North Carolina’s first rum distillery and first overall in the Charlotte market — is now on the straight and narrow....
read moreDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden on NC Weekend
From UNC-TV's NC Weekend: Come along for a tour of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mfsvTaKSR8 See more from NC Weekend...
read moreThe Connection Between Beautiful Belmont, NC and Happiness
From Pull Over and Let Me Out: Is there a connection between Belmont, NC, and happiness? There's something about discovering a picturesque town that makes me happy so when I visited Belmont, I couldn't help noticing a joyful disposition overtaking me. Located...
read more7 Best Charlotte Suburbs for Families
From Charlotte Parent: With its museums, cultural events, educational attractions and recreational activities, there’s a lot for families to love about living in Charlotte. Having a major airport and being a few hours’ drive from the beach or mountains are major...
read more5 eateries where giving back is a priority
From Charlotte Five: As a frequent restaurant-goer with way too many choices, I’ve begun to choose where I dine largely by the restaurant’s impact on the community. If you’re like me and need a break from cooking, but want to dine out with a good conscience, here are...
read moreCharlotte’s 12 Best Suburbs: 2017
From Charlotte Magazine: THE PEOPLE in Charlotte’s suburbs turn elections, create traffic, and feed large employers. They surround our lakes and brighten up old railroad tracks. And they’re resilient. Over the past quarter-century, the towns around our city have moved...
read moreSweet celebration in Belmont
From The Gaston Gazette: A sweet celebration marked the grand opening of The Cotton Candy Factory Monday. The latest venture by Holy Angels, the store opened on Main Street in Belmont, alongside its sister stores, Cherubs Cafe and Candy Bouquet. The three businesses...
read moreThese Must-Visit Botanical Gardens Will Give You Spring Fever
From Southern Living Magazine: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Belmont, NC This garden’s slogan is not just a tagline—it truly is Carolina’s “garden for all seasons,” with an ever-changing tapestry of colors, shapes, and textures in abundance all year long. The Canal...
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