Good morning ... David here with good news about Gaston County!How exciting- Gaston County will have our own Aquatic Center! How cool is that! The ground breaking is this Wednesday!
Today is August 29th. Today's weather:Today will be mostly cloudy and humid with a thunderstorm.The high will be 83.Tonight there will be an evening thunderstorm, otherwise, overcast and humd.The low will be 71.
That's this Thursday!
City of Gastonia, Gaston County partner with Faith, Hope &Love MinistriesIn a show of good faith the City of Gastonia and Gaston County hosted an event for approximately 100 homeless people that were camping on the Faith, Hope & Love property yesterday. The City of Gastonia had given those living at the property until 8 AM to vacate.
Resource tables were set up in the Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services’ back parking lot, located on North Oakland Street and East Walnut Avenue.City and county officials gave information from several resources, including non-profit groups and the faith community.The church will continue to provide a place to shower and serve food to those without a home.
The homeless community and Pastor Moses Colbert have been at odds with the City for some months, and the church currently owes the City over $100k in fines.
Lowell gets $500k grant for parkThe City of Lowell has received a $500,000 grant for a revitalization project for Harold Rankin Park. The City of Lowell was one of 19 local governments in North Carolina that was awarded funding. Harold Rankin Park is the most used recreational facility within the City of Lowell. The property is owned by the City and has served the community as a park since 1978. Harold Rankin Park is approximately 7-acres and features 2 baseball fields, a concessions/restrooms building, playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, exercise equipment, and a walking track.Following several public input meetings and surveys in 2021 and 2022, a site-specific Master Plan was developed for Harold Rankin Park. The Master Plan will be implemented in a series of phases, as funding is available or secured.Phase 1 of the project includes upgraded restroom facilities, a nature trail, pickleball courts, a bocce ball court, a new half-court basketball court, conversion of land to a multi-purpose field, and a playground expansion with upgrades. The playground will be designed to be universally inclusive and the restroom facility will be ADA / ABA compliant.Future improvements will include: ballfield bleachers, ballfield dugouts, ballfield fencing, batting cage, parking and access improvements, paving and relocation of northern entry drive, a new concessions/restroom building, and an additional shelter.
Albemarle lithium mine in Kings Mountain to reopenAlbemarle Corporation-not related to Piedmont Lithium-is working on reopening their lithium mine in Kings Mountain. The mine has sat dormant for years, located between I-85 and Battleground Avenue in Kings Mountain. In October of last year Albemarle Corportion received a $150 million dollar grant to expand expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries.Although there is no mining going on there currently, the company will soon apply for state and federal permits.
Western & Southern tennis tournament sees attendance jumpCharlotte's plan to lure the Western & Southern tennis tournament here from Cincinnati may be on the back burner, because of a push by Cincinnati to keep the tournament. Supposedly fans were "blown away" by $80 million dollars in improvements to the facility.A new facility is planned in west Charlotte in the River District adjoining Gaston County. Beemok Capital , which owns the tournament, is openly eyeing Charlotte as a potential venue for the tournament. A decision is expected is September or October. Hopefully, if we don't get the Western And Southern, we could get another major tournament. The proximity of the tournament would be a major boost to the food and hotel industry in Gaston County.By the way-Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in the men's final at the Western and Southern on Sunday, Coco Gauff continues her tear, defeating Karolina Muchova.The US Open started yesterday in Flushing Meadows New York.
This is second hand information- the downtown clock in Belmont recently received some maintenance.
Clear the Shelters event a success!Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement placed 45 animals in their forever homes during their Clear the Shelter event.The Shelter will offer a discounted $25 adoption fee through August 31.
Main Street Dance Works now enrolling!
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Whitewater Center to add 70 acre dog park, beach, tree houses,and new suspension bridgesThe Whitewater Center plans to open a 70 acres dog park, a lakefront beach, water and trail access, and an open air beer garden to their Charlotte location. That area is expected to open November 17.Coming winter 2024 is a new attraction called "Wildwoods". The new atraction will feature a challenge course and playscape experience. It will span 3-acres and include numerous tree houses, bouldering walls, swinging bridges, cargo net climbs, floating hammocks, obstacle elements, and other features with a focus on integrating environmental education and play within a natural environment.
Hey Kids! Grab your bikes on Thursday and come hang out with the Lowell Police Department at their first ever Kid's Bike Rodeo - free event! This event was originally planned for this past spring but was rained out.
Thursday, August 31
6-7pm at Harold Rankin Park
Bicycle safety talk, free kids bike helmets*, and a bicycle obstacle course!
*Bike helmets are provided by NCDOT Bicycle Helmet Initiative - helmets are available to those that qualify and while supplies last.
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/319189900439712
Bumblebee Creamery opens in Belmont Wednesday
Belmont is getting a new gelato shop called Bumblebee Creamery. Chef Patrick Murphy is opening Bumblebee Creamery next to what was formerly Heirloom Restaurant, and is now Heirloom Catering.The new shop will have indoor and outdoor seating ,and serve homemade waffle cones, as well as milkshakes and smoothies. Flavors will include pistachio, vanilla, hazelnut, chocolate, cherry and mint chip. There will be custom flavors including honey lavender and lemon raspberry sorbet as well as vegan flavors such as peach.Bumblebee Creamery is located at 41 Glenway Street in Belmont.
Kings Mountain Elvis tribute event postponed
Mount Holly Nights live musicFriday, September 9th: Rick Strickland Band (variety / beach music)Friday, October 14th: On the Border (Eagles tribute)
Music at the Whitewater Center
Thursday August 31st: Hotel FictionFriday September 1st: David Childers and the SerpentsSaturday September 2nd: Empire Strike BrassParking is $6, music is free!
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