Need a hometown opinion of the Gaston/Meclenberg area, give me a call, I know this area!  I've seen Mecklenberg County grow and the Belmont/Mount Holly/Mt. Island/Lake Wylie area along the Catawba River is no exception. Located in the heart of North Carolina, there are 4 distinct seasons, just a 3-4 hour drive from the amazing NC/SC coast line and 2 hour drive to the beautiful Appalachian Mountain with skiing and hiking; this is an excellent place to call home!