If you bought a home in Gaston County prior to 2023, you likely watched with a mix of shock and bemusement as local real estate values soared. A mandatory countywide property revaluation that took effect in 2023 revealed that real estate values had risen significantly. On paper, Gaston County had suddenly become a hotbed of
For decades, Gaston County Schools (GCS) stood as a quiet beacon of public sector efficiency and financial stewardship. As the second-largest employer in Gaston County—supporting a dedicated workforce of over 3,800 educators and support staff —the district consistently earned the highest marks for financial reporting. It regular received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
My daughter thinks I’ve lost my mind. She’s one of those people who will tell you, flatly, that she’s against AI. Doesn’t trust it. Thinks it’s a threat to creativity, to jobs, to the planet. And honestly? She’s not wrong about any of that. I’ll get to that in a minute. But here’s the thing.
I was VERY late to the game with Amy Winehouse. My first time truly hearing anything from her was when I bought a small vinyl collection off Facebook marketplace back around 2020. My tastes were beginning to evolve to a point where I was enjoying female voices in music far more than I had previously
We need to talk about CaroMont Health. Don’t get me wrong—we all want a world-class hospital in our backyard. We need the nurses, the docs, and the life-saving tech. But there’s a difference between a community asset and a corporate machine hiding behind a “non-profit” sticker. Lately, it feels like CaroMont is leaning a lot
As a liberal Democrat living in Gaston County, I’m used to being in the political minority. I’m used to the eye-rolls when I talk about policy, and I’m used to the inevitable disappointment on election night. But looking at the hard data from the last decade of our County Board of Commissioners races isn’t just
Fun fact: Chappell Roan and I have something in common for 2026. I mean, aside from the obvious sexy looks and talent. In her \”year end\” message to her fans, she talked about walking away from social media and the positive effects of backing off from it on her general wellbeing and mental health. I
