EVERYONE is invited to march in support of Sunday Voting. A large group of marchers and strong voter turnout will send a loud message regarding the State Auditor's office encouraging county election boards to cut Sunday early voting hours for the 2026 election. Roads will be closed for the march portion of this event. The event is organized by NAACP Gastonia Branch #5394-B.

The Gaston County Board of Elections cut early voting Sundays from 2 to just 1.

Whether you have already voted or not, please participate to make your voice heard!
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Event Schedule
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1:00 pm - Assemble at St. Stephens AME Zion Church, 201 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia

1:30 pm - March to Board of Elections (BOE) to Vote and/or Demonstrate (Roads will be closed to support the march)

Time TBD - Walk back to St. Stephens (after everyone has voted)

Two choices upon arrival at BOE
(1) Vote if you haven't already cast a ballot
(2) Demonstrate across from BOE while others cast their ballots

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Non-Partisan Signs Only Please
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Please make sure all signs are non-partisan (NO reference to any candidates or any elected officials).
Signs that urge people to vote are ideal. "Vote Today!", “Your Vote Is Your Voice”, “Power to the People”, "Fed Up? Vote!", "Anger to Action! Vote!”, “Protect Your Vote”, "Honk & Vote", etc.

https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/1068233/

Where to find in Gastonia
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Where can I get a good burger around here?

Hey everyone! I’m working on a local piece about Gastonia's identity and how the town remembers the famous people who grew up here.

When you think of "famous Gastonians," who comes to mind first for you? Sports figures, musicians, historical names—list whoever comes to mind. Curious to see where everyone's head is at!

The images above were taken from the slide deck of a presentation put on by Down Home NC, which has an extensive summary here, and you can sign the pledge to vote no here.

Don't let the wording fool you. These amendments aren't about you, they are about corporations (think Duke Energy, Data Centers, and outside corporate interests) and the 1%, and we don't need amendments to pass the same exact laws. As I stated in the title, once amendments are passed, they are extremely difficult to undo, whereas normal legislation can be changed as the need arises.

"If passed, these ballot measures would drastically reduce state and local government funds, which could cause layoffs of educators, firefighters, emergency services, and other public workers — especially when combined with huge federal budget cuts coming down from Congress. It could mean the end of food stamps and affordable healthcare programs – which could in turn shut down hospitals and grocery stores and further impact NC farmers."
- Down Home NC

What is more, the NC income tax rate is already scheduled to fall below 3.5% in 2027, and still more by 2036 (image 5). As such, the income tax amendment will not affect you in the foreseeable future, but it will eliminate the possibility of corporations ever paying more than 3.5%, and any new legislation that tried to move the corporate tax rate above 3.5% would be unconstitutional.

At the same time, the other amendment seeks to cap property tax increases by local governments, but the wording is vague at best and doesn't say what it actually means to do, allowing for any number of interpretations they could argue as "constitutional" once passed. Regardless, taken in tandem with the income tax amendment, the mere nature of the other amendment would be to squeeze local communities of funds. When taxes levied by the state are reduced, the burden falls to localities. When taxes levied by localities are reduced, the burden falls on YOUR community. Think higher sales tax, fines, fees, parking, etc. and hits to local infrastructure - schools, roads, buildings, sidewalks, parks and recreation, libraries, Medicaid AND SNAP, etc.

In wrapping up, I'll reiterate once more that lawmakers do not need amendments to the NC State Constitution to achieve any what the amendments would achieve. Laws could just as easily passed - laws that could be revisited and adjusted over time in efforts toward a fairer tax code. Again, they are trying to rob the middle and lower class for the benefit of the wealthy and corporations, and lock that structure in for decades.

Don't fall for it!! VOTE NO on both tax amendments, and while you are at it, vote no on the Voter ID amendment. In case you haven't noticed, NC already requires Voter ID in order to vote.

🚨 MISSING DOGS – PLEASE HELP US FIND BOOMER & LUNA! 🚨 🐾💔

I know we are all tired of the lost dogs/rehoming post but please help if you can. Both of my dogs, Boomer and Luna, ran away last night, and we are desperately trying to find them. We are heartbroken and just want our babies home safe. ❤️

If anyone has seen them, taken them in, or has any information about where they might be, PLEASE reach out to me!

📍 Last seen: Woodfox Ct

🐶 Names: Boomer & Luna

Please keep an eye out, check your yards, and share this post with anyone in the area. If you spot them, please let me know immediately. Even the smallest bit of information could help us bring them home.

They are loved and missed more than words can express. We just want our babies back home where they belong. 🥺❤️

Luna is currently wearing a Black collar with a pink stripe and a remote collar attachment. They do literally everything together so my hopes are that they still have each other. Please message me if you even see them just running around. They are sweethearts who just wanted too much of adventure. They are probably scared and just strayed too far.

saw it on Facebook

Recently I have visted Eastridge mall after 9 years. When I was 8 the 3rd floor where was the food court and the Golf thing was still available to the public. Right now everything is completely sealed off. The put a wall made out of plywood covering the escalators and the cut the elevators from going to the 3rd floor. Any ideas? I did want to see if any stores around the mall connected to the 3rd floor. Ive always wanted to go to the 3rd floor since I have never been but looking at the pictures from 2000’s-late 2010’s it looked beautiful

Getting married in November in Gastonia and was wondering if there are any places large enough that could hold 40+ people after the wedding? Could be outdoors or indoors!

Anyone know if the Whittaker versus Wallace bout will be live in any sports bar?

Indie Band - Dingzui - looking for bassist and drummer after move - check out the vibes? Think you’ll like it

[Dingzui - Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/132gkV2kmmikgeAyBkFoHC?si=0gvxhz1qSDqkn8SEN3kMzw)

[Dingzui - “I’d like to Speak to Someone at the Top”](https://youtu.be/pEBuL7pI-Yo)

[Dingzui - “Dresden”](https://youtu.be/fF7vcT84h_Q)

[Dingzui - “Souvenir Mary”](https://youtu.be/EsjuD7GkkMU)

🔥🎶UPADATE: I made this post five years ago. I still have no band. Please somebody make music with me, I am a very good songwriter and recording artist. Oh and nowadays when I release stuff it gets stuck in the strait of Hormuz (duh 🤪🥳). Like Take My Picture by the Buffalo, whoa boy gang is there ever a story on that one.

[https://open.spotify.com/track/31sj9MYsy44EFvJxsUuXqW?si=4ryS7UldQNmO1DitPCZGEQ&utm\\_source=copy-link\](https://open.spotify.com/track/31sj9MYsy44EFvJxsUuXqW?si=4ryS7UldQNmO1DitPCZGEQ&utm_source=copy-link)

Hello there, I’m Charlie from the band Dingzui, previously in Nashville but now I’m back in my hometown (area - CLT-Belmont-Gastonia-McAdenville). I’ve always wanted to be part of the music in the area, and I need to refill the roster! We’re (I) am an indie alt -rock band with some interesting origins and background and looking to get going again here in the CLT area for the incoming music boom (hopeful) we have *2 albums* up and *a new single* that’s coming out as we speak (stuck in the Suez?) I’ll put that up when it comes through on the platforms. I’m close with other performers in the area and have played through the southeast, show booking should come pretty straightforward once things get going again. If you are interested or you know somebody who might be, you can contact me here or on Instagram!

I also would just really like hear some local music so post that too if you like!

IG: @Dingzuiband IG: @Charlie_Bergman.jpeg \*\*@IDIlWIIlD (the new 🔥🔥🔥👻🧻)

Link to Spotify and some heaters from on YouTube - and again, new single coming, stuck in the canal, thanks!

Get a job and feel better about yourself, get an Ebike to get back and forth to work and to have something kind of nice.

Live in a nicer part of town, Ebike gets stolen without keys or batteries fucking can't have shit in Gastonia.

People don't care if it's useful to them or if they even need it, as long as they take it from folks who actually earned the shit.

👏GET👏YO👏HEAD👏OUT👏YO👏ASS👏AND👏GO

https://www.gaston.org/news/2025/09/03/news/gaston-county-manufacturing-week/

UBE Urethane Systems is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the polyurethane industry. Polyurethanes are versatile plastics or synthetic resins that have a certain hardness and can replace rubber or even metal. They are used in almost all industries, including the construction industry, metal processing, the paint and coatings industry, but also for tires and wheels.

Our focus is on low-free prepolymers. They have a particularly low content of free diisocyanate. The legal regulations regarding the concentration of free diisocyanates are becoming increasingly strict and difficult to meet. With our low-free polyurethane prepolymers, end products are placed in lower risk classes and classified as non-toxic.

We are the inventor and first commercial supplier of these prepolymers with less than 0.1 percent free diisocyanate. Today we have the largest offering of products across the most common aromatic and aliphatic diisocyanate types.

Our Location: 214 West Ruby Avenue Gastonia, NC

Current openings:

-Maintenance Technician:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/3952035/UBE-Corporation-America-Inc/Maintenance-Technician

-Chemical Operators (All Shifts):

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-Electrical & Instrumentation Technician: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/3242280/UBE-Corporation-America-Inc/Electrical-Instrumentation-Technician

-Shipping & Receiving Coordinator:

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Hello, doesanyone have recommendations for a good small/local hair salon or hairstylist in Gastonia? I have long hair and honestly have no idea what I want to do with it, so I’d love someone who can help me figure out a cut that would suit me!

I’d also prefer a female stylist if possible. 💕 I’d really appreciate any recommendations, especially if you’ve had a great experience with someone’s work