The Goat Island Bridge in Cramerton at dusk. Photo courtesy of the Cramerton Community Committee.
Happy Tuesday, it's David. Today is August 23rd.Gaston County WeatherToday will be partly sunny, with a high of 87.Tonight there will be increasing clouds, with a low of 64..
Former Save a Lot grocery to become downtown food hall
Lenox Development Group of Cramerton is planning on building a food hall similar to Optimist Hall in Charlotte on the site former Save a lot grocery store in Gastonia.The site is adjacent to CaroMont Health Park in the FUSE District. At right is a proposed drawing of the type of structure Lenox is considering.City Councilman Robert Kellogg said "
I think it's great. It's a wonderful idea and it would be a great amenity to that area of Gastonia.
That part of the city is changing. The vibe and the feeling and the amenities that are wanted there are really looking at a different demographic and trying to make a welcoming statement to younger people and individuals who want to live there and walk to a restaurant or to a place where they can get some food and have some fun. So I think it's a great addition, and it fits right in with the plan."
The planned Gastonia food hall will resemble Optimist Hall in Charlotte (above).
Gaston College partners with others in Honduras textile projectGaston College, Catawba Valley Community College, and NC State's Wilson College of Textiles, announced Monday that they are partnering with Honduras based Central American Technological University to develop a textile workplace development program. The goal is to train 10,000 new workers over the next five years.Honduras and the rest of the Northern Triangle of Central America are critical export destinations for U.S. made fabrics. . U.S. yarns and fabrics are exported to the Northern Triangle and returned as finished products under CAFTA-DR.
Stone Fired Social pizza coming soon!
The String Bean is opening Stone Fired Social next door to their location in downtown Belmont.The pizza restaurant will feature a 900 degree pizza oven, video games, and a full bar.
Dunkin' Donuts and Taco Bell coming to Mount Holly
Evidently Mount Holy is getting a Dunkin' Donuts and a Taco Bell. Above left is the Dunkin' on Hwy 273 near McDonalds, and above right is the Taco Bell site near Food Lion and the ABC store on Highland.
New Lowell Park announced
Three generations ago Dr. Gary McCord's grandfather operated a business on a lot he owned in the center of Lowell at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 7, across from the Lowell City Hall. The buildings on that lot are long gone, but the property, now a large, level grass-covered strip, has remained in the McCord family. And today it was announced that Dr. McCord, who owns South Point Family Dentistry in Belmont, has made the lot available to the City of Lowell to be used as a park that will be called McCord Family Park.
Lowell City Manager Scott Attaway described plans for the park this way: "The City of Lowell is excited for this new open space park that will feature a walking path, benches, picnic tables, and a small shade structure that will double as a performance venue as well as a picnic shelter. It will be a great outdoor spot for downtown visitors and local business employees to enjoy their lunch breaks, and this park will serve as a great programming space for small concerts, art festivals, outdoor fitness classes, and of course the home of the City’s Christmas Tree!"
Shred Day - Fall 2022
410 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NCSaturday November 5th8 am-12 noon*Goodwill will be on site-recycling electronics at this event!
Do bring 3 banker boxes (or similar size plastic bins)Do bring your sensitive materials(i.e. items with your social security information, bank information, old taxes, etc.)Do sort your boxes prior to arrivalDo tell your friends and family about this FREE event!DO NOT bring already shredded papersDO NOT bring mixed papers, i.e. magazines, newspapers, etc. This takes up valuable space others could use to shred their documentsDO NOT have items like batteries, thumb drives, or CD's in your boxes, they can break the machineTo ensure all citizens are able to utilize this FREE event, we ask that you only bring personal items to shred,this event is not intended for businesses.
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Regal Theaters in trouble?Cineworld, owner of Regal Theaters is reportedly nearing bankruptcy due to declining theater attendance. Regal Theaters currently owns the only movie theater in Gaston County.Evidently the theater chain is struggling to rebuild movie-theater attendance lows after the pandemic.
Panther's QB Matt Corral out for season
The Panthers lost to the Patriots 20-10 on Friday, and also lost quarterback and Ole Miss product Matt Corral to a Lisfranc injury. A Lisfranc injury can take as much as year to heal to allow athletic mobility.The Panthers rested most of the first string, including quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, while the Patriots opened with most of their starters.
Monkeypox in North CarolinaAs of August 22nd, there were 250 cases of Monkeypox in North Carolina. Reported cases were almost entirely among men who have sex with men. Find out more...
COVID booster availabilityCOVID boosters are available daily at the Gaston County Health Department at 991 West Hudson Blvd. Call 704-853-5000 for walk-in times.You can also go to myspot.nc.gov for other locations.
Feel like some live music?River Jam music at the Whitewater Center
Music begins at 7 PM, no charge, parking $6.Thursday August 25th: Dave JordanFriday August 26th: Travelin' KineSaturday August 27th: Mike Strauss BandInfo here
The Gastonia Honey Hunters will be traveling the rest of this week. Beginning Tuesday the 30th, the Hunters will host the High Point Rockers. 6:15 PMCaromont Health ParkTickets
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