Arts & Culture
The Last Ballad is a Voice From the Past
Wiley Cash’s latest novel spins the tragic Loray textile mill strike in Gastonia into a tale that’s harrowing and still timely.
Central
Two Gaston County Residents are Reviving Their Community
In a forgotten corner of Gaston County, a pastor and his wife are trying to bring a tiny community back to life.
Life
Meet The Most Patriotic Man in North Carolina
Americans love Old Glory. We proudly wave it, pledge our allegiance to it, and honor it as often as possible. But no one loves our flag more than John Andringa.
History
The Loray Mill Strike in Gastonia
Demands for higher pay and a 40-hour workweek ignite a furor in Gastonia in 1929.
Dining
Fresh, Fried, & Familiar: Fish Camps in Gaston County
In Gaston County on Friday night, if you’re not feasting on catfish, hush puppies, and slaw in a fish camp — you’re probably waiting in line to get in.
History
Hell and High Water: The Flood of 1916
The flood of 1916 broke every record in the book. The death and destruction it caused in Western North Carolina defined flooding for an entire generation of survivors, and their stories live on nearly 100 years later.
Central
Crossroads Cafe
In a community so small it lacks its own ZIP code, residents find identity at Byrum’s.
October 2012
Oyster Supper Spread
In Cherryville, a cookbook preserves history through families and food.
July 2012
Spreading his Gospel
A Gaston County disc jockey works to revive beach music.