From Gaston Gazette: Gaston County residents who’ve dreamed of one day commuting to Charlotte by rail might just be in luck. Charlotte Area Transit System officials are pitching an east-west light rail line that would cross the Catawba River into Belmont. That’s...

From E! Online: It's time to celebrate life as newlyweds with some Southern hospitality. Close to two months after Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra first exchanged vows in India, the Hollywood couple traveled to Nellie's Southern Kitchen in...

Belmont, N.C., beckons brides and grooms toward its blossoming weddings backdrop When it’s time to move wedding daydreams to wedding planning, put the city of Belmont, N.C. and its sweet, southern charm on the task list. This growing nuptial nook extends an enchanting...

From Gaston Gazette: Sweet-toothed residents of Gaston County should mark their calendars. Cinnaholic, a much-hyped gourmet cinnamon roll bakery, is coming to Belmont. The franchise is part of a budding company that lets customers choose their own frostings and...

From Our State: We’ve rounded up 25 of the dreamiest places to retire, relocate, and relax from the mountains to the coast. ... Belmont The ringing of bells on the grounds of Belmont Abbey provide the soundtrack to an otherwise quiet day in Belmont. The Benedictine...

From Business North Carolina: Back in the day, textile mills dominated in Belmont, sewing and spinning and stitching together the livelihoods of people who went home with lint in their hair and ringing in their ears. In the mid-20th century, Belmont hummed and...

From Business North Carolina: Back in the day, textile mills dominated in Belmont, sewing and spinning and stitching together the livelihoods of people who went home with lint in their hair and ringing in their ears. In the mid-20th century, Belmont hummed and...

From Narcity: As the season begins to settle in and the winter chill finally greets the air, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in North Carolina. With beautiful mountainscapes, rolling hills and vast fields, the Tar Heel State is alive with holiday...

From Charlotte Stories: The weekend is almost here! There will be tons of Christmas concerts, festivals, and another awesomeness! ... Belmont’s annual Christmas Village will be happening this weekend. Festivities will include the Festival of Lights in Stowe Park and...

From Salisbury Post: Daniel StoweHolidays at the Garden: A Mile of a Million Lights — Through Jan 6: Lights, music, children’s activities, model train displays, more... Read more from Salisbury Post here.