Diane Turbyfill

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Diane Turbyfill, Gaston GazetteWed, June 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM UTC1 min readWhataburger made its North Carolina debut last week in Gastonia. The restaurant opened at 3415 E. Franklin Blvd. with a ribbon cutting, giveaways followed by a party. The celebration continued Saturday with a secondary party. The Texas-based organization plans to open several more stores this year.

3 days ago | gastongazette.com | Diane Turbyfill

Whataburger opened its first North Carolina location in Gastonia. The Texas-based chain plans to open several more restaurants across the state in 2025. The expansion coincides with Whataburger's 75th anniversary. Whataburger made its North Carolina debut last week in Gastonia. The restaurant opened at 3415 E. Franklin Blvd. with a ribbon cutting, giveaways followed by a party. The celebration continued Saturday with a secondary party.

1 week ago | gastongazette.com | Diane Turbyfill

Diane TurbyfillAshbrook High School students raise the flag at the beginning of the ribbon cutting for Whataburger in Gastonia. Diane Turbyfill / Gaston GazetteCloudy skies cleared up as doors opened at the new Whataburger location in Gastonia Thursday, May 29, 2025. Diane Turbyfill / Gaston GazettePeople lined up Wednesday night in preparation for the opening of Whataburger in Gastonia. Diane Turbyfill / Gaston GazetteWhataburger prides itself on its specialty sauces.

2 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Diane Turbyfill

McAdenville, NC Mayor Jim Robinette passed away Friday at the age of 80. Robinette served as mayor since 2016, having been appointed, elected, and re-elected. During his tenure, Robinette oversaw projects such as a new town hall and greenway park. After nearly a decade in office, the mayor of Christmas Town USA has passed away. McAdenville Mayor Jim Robinette died Friday. Robinette, 80, served as mayor since being appointed in March 2016. He was elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023.

3 weeks ago | gastongazette.com | Diane Turbyfill

The Texas-based chain plans to open nine restaurants in North Carolina and one in South Carolina through 2025. The Gastonia location will be open 24/7 and offer online ordering and a mobile app. The expansion marks Whataburger's 75th anniversary and entry into its 17th state. Gastonia’s wait for Whataburger is almost over. The iconic restaurant chain has announced the opening date for the first North Carolina location.