Hopefully y’all made it through Thanksgiving, what do you have planned for the weekend?

Is there anywhere that I can donate clean socks, underwear, bras that will go to somebody who can use them? I really don’t want to throw them away or take them to Goodwill..

Do anyone visit the adult video stores in Gastonia?

Is there anything happening in Gastonia today or tonight?

Hi all, im from Charlotte and have a first date tomorrow night and Gastonia is pretty much the halfway point between where we both live.

Trying to find somewhere (not food) fun but I have been searching and all I can find is mini golf.

Anything else might be cool to do in around this area or maybe closer to the Shelby side?

I’m a student ambassador for Somethings - a state-endorsed, free mental health service for teens exclusively in North Carolina. We connect teens with trained young adult peer specialists who can provide guidance, empathy, and support during tough times.

I'm trying to as many parents and teens who might benefit from additional support as possible especially in the wake of Hurricane Helene, especially those navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, etc. Here's where we're mentioned on the NCDHHS site (check the second slide of the carousel), and additionally here's our website outlining our partnerships with the state: www.somethings.com/northcarolina

Please feel free to DM me if you have any questions!

On my throwaway account. Ik every job has its ups and downs, ive heard its not the best long term but im trying to be optimistic. Can you give a newbie some advice or words of wisdom?

Does anybody know what's going on with the school this year? My kid didn't have a teacher at all up until the last couple weeks, and was just given free range on school laptops with no curriculum for the entire first semester. The school doesn't have a nurse. And apparently the principal is resigning as of this January. I'm new to town and wondering if this is a common occurrence around here? Maybe the school budget was lower than they thought and people just started quitting? Not sure, But it's definitely concerning.

Does anyone know of any Trap and Release programs for feral cats here in Gastonia? I've been feeding about seven of them. A couple seem like they may have been dropped off because they are very friendly. I just don't want more of them to pop up as kittens.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions! I've thought about just doing it all out of pocket but I have zero experience trapping animals!!

Anybody currently a member? Looking at possibly joining. I work from home most of the time, as my office is in Ballantyne and on a good day I am in traffic a total of ~2 hours.

Most of my day is spent in zoom meetings, so being home has been hard with a 3 year old that loves to bust in my home office every chance she gets. Looking at either the desk option, or possibly office, pending cost (their site doesn’t list pricing for office). Would also be open to splitting office cost with someone who might be interested in sharing a dedicated space.

I moved out of there about 18 months ago and there had been some issues with catalytic converters being stolen and cars being broken into, so there was one of those cop surveillance camera towers put in the parking lot. They've taken it down now.

My sister moved in there (against my advice) a few months ago. At the beginning of this month, her car got broken into. They broke in the window, pulled some parts off the dash to access wires, and completely screwed up her starter. $5k+ worth of damage. Fortunately, she has insurance but wtf. She called the police the day it happened. They talked to her on the phone but wouldn't even show up to look at things/take a report. Someone at the building said it was a bunch of kids doing this a lot, so the cops didn't care and wouldn't do anything. Apparently Loray won't do anything either.

She finally got her car fixed and put a yellow steering wheel anti theft device on it, mostly to be obvious they can't steal it, so maybe they'll leave her car alone. Saturday, right after her shit got fixed, her window got busted again. Fortunately, they didn't make her car undrivable this time, but this is wild af.

West Gastonia peeps, be careful out there.

Also, any reccomendations on a way to get the cops to do their job, protect her car, etc are welcome.

If you're not sure where you need to go, you can visit https://vt.ncsbe.gov/evsite/ and they'll give you the locations. ALSO... Don't forget your ID!!

So I just started classes last week. I got a used book for the course Im in, and it came with an access code for online learning (thats required) that I dont have/cant use anymore. It was a one time code. The instructor told those of us that have borrowed books, still need to "purchase" the whole ass book FOR A DANG code and yall its like $100 plus 😭 I applied for emergency financial aid and wondering if anyone else has had to do it as well, and if it worked out for you? I need this code to continue my course and im just worried I wont get approved. I am in no way able to buy this. My instructor said he will try to get the codes for us, from someone else in the dept but we were told this last week too, and then he told us today we had to buy it. Edit/update; The instructor pulled through and I got an access codee 🥳 Thank you everyone!!

My clutch just went out on my 2015 Subaru WRX, I don’t have the tools or knowledge to do it myself. I just don’t know the local places and I have an idea a dealership isn’t a good option. Just wanting suggestions

Long rant. Anyone who lives in the area can probably relate at least somewhat.

I've been going to this store since it opened. Even when I lived in W Gastonia for a bit, I'd make the drive to shop there. The employees have always been nice, the store is usually clean, and it's always been easy to get in and out. I have Autism and ADHD and this place is the least overstimulating as well. It's been my go-to for years.

They decided to "remodel" the store recently, and WTF. The employees there are awesome but the store is obviously understaffed as it is. Now, half the fucking store is under lock and key and they don't even have an alert button or anything that lets you call someone. You have to go find an employee, pull them away from what they're doing, and have them unlock the case for you and they have to walk you to the checkout. For certain items, I would get it. However, you almost need someone to follow you around if you need anything beyond basic groceries.

I went shopping a few days ago and this is a just a small list of the type of things that I noticed are now locked up:

All the laundry detergents and some of the other laundry supplies.

Most meds besides vitamins.

Children's meds of any sort.

Pedialyte and formula.

All face care stuff, including basic face wash, $3 acne patches, etc.

Razors, nair, etc.

All the "nice" body wash, face wash, and lotions like Cereve and Cetaphil.

I'm sure there's a lot more that I haven't noticed just because I haven't shopped for it in the past couple weeks, but who wants to have to go find an employee, pull them away from their task, have them follow you down multiple aisles to get all the locked up items, and then have them escort you to a checkout to scan them to make sure you don't steal them.

Personally, I prefer to get those sorts of things first, then groceries since many need refrigerated. It's impossible to do that, or grab something you forgot, etc, and it adds more time and planning for a simple shopping trip, not to mention that I have to feel like a suspected criminal every time I want to get some Tide.

I have no idea what Walmart corporate was thinking. I'm sure the employees are going to get tired of this shit fast, and customers are too. Not to mention, there's 2 Food Lion stores and a Publix within a 2 mile radius, and anything they don't have that I need, Target has something comparable and I can get free 2 hr pickup.

There's also Harris Teeter, Aldi, Target, etc. in the area just a little further away. I hear other customers complaining to one another all the time. This store is going to lose a LOT of business, and probably a lot of good employees, all because they're too stupid to do research on the area and see that people have 6 other options that don't lock up everything they can shove in a glass case.

I hope everyone in Gastonia is faring well!

I left Columbus, NC on Monday as trees kept falling on houses as late as Monday night and some trees around the house were leaning pretty hard. Luckily tonight the neighbors said it's safe again. So, I'm returning to Polk County tomorrow afternoon. I've bought about $200 worth of donations which are in my car but my back seat is still mostly empty and I feel bad that I can't afford more so just a quick shout-out to see if anyone would like to help me fill my car so I can make as much use of this trip as possible. I'm good on food and water myself so none of this would be going to me. I know it's weird asking strangers for stuff but I've seen so much humanity and neighborliness in the last week that I want to do as much as I can.

Neighbors have said the most needed supplies are:

• Batteries (apparently none are to be found at any of the stores)
• Diapers and baby wipes
• Baby formula and other baby food
• Non-perishable food
• Flashlights
• Bleach
• Hand sanitizer
• Trash bags
• Toilet paper/paper towels

I'm more than happy to come and pick it up! Please just let me know by noon tomorrow.

I was born and raised here but haven't lived here for near a quarter century. Y'all know a good spot I can get away and forget what's happening in the mountains? Looking for a bar with a smoking patio that also has football on. Thanks in advance

I'm in the Charlotte area, but I've heard good things about parks in Gastonia and it's not to far from where I am. Can anyone suggest the best Gastonia parks to visit?

Hi there I am looking for any witnesses to an accident around 6:30-6:45 am at the intersection of Westover and Wilkinson (The light near Kyle Fletchers BBQ. Two gentlemen stopped but their info wasn't taken. If you could please reach out it would be greatly appreciated.

Free Dinner- Gastonia NC

For anyone without food/power/shelter/water, Legacy Church- 2316 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054 is hosting a free dinner! We have AC, you can charge devices, even shower if needed!

-Spaghetti -Salad -Bread -Tea/Lemonade/Water -Assorted Little Debbie cakes

Everyone will be welcome. Serving from 5pm-until. I will be here at 3 pm to begin prepping, if anyone just needs a safe space to be for a bit!