a Happy New Yea!
Another Christmas has come and gone...Happy New Year!
Today is Wednesday, December 27th. This is David wishing you health, wealth, peace and happiness on 2024!P.S. I have the best intentions of getting back to the gym...we'll see.Today there will be a little morning rain; otherwise, low clouds and mild , with a high of 67.Tonight will be partly cloudy and cooler, with a low of 42.
View of the rear of Loray MillLooks like Loray Mill Phase II is a go
For the last 121 years the elevated windows on the west side of Loray Mill have offered striking views of Crowder's Mountain and Kings Pinnacle. Now it appears that folks will get to enjoy those views again.We are hearing that Phase II of Loray Mill will move forward, with the redevelopment of the western part of the mill that has sat idle for years. The plan will create 196 new units in the mill itself. Originally the plan called for developing 24 cottages along South Vance Street as well, but that appears uncertain at this point.
New $20 million expansion at Holy Angels
As part of a $20 million dollar expansion, Holy Angels in Belmont will soon add three new six-room homes, and a community center which includes a wheelchair accessible pool, and a learning center.As most of the clients that Holy Angels serves are serve are medically fragile, the new rooms will have specialty medical equipment and oxygen available. Holy Angels keeps nurses on staff around the clock to serve the needs of clients.This will be the first new construction on the campus since 2005.
Master planned community "Derry" coming to GastoniaReal estate firm Suncrest says they will begin construction on a master planned community in Gastonia Spring of 2024. The 360 acre project is approved for 877 single family residences, but they will start with 195, of various housing types. The project is located on Forbes Road, near Neal Hawkins Drive.
Santa has new kidney!
Santa Claus is coming to town -- with a new kidney.
For the past 23 years, Joe Greene has portrayed Santa Claus at his and wife Anna’s flea market in Gaston County, N.C. It’s one of Joe’s most treasured times of year. “That’s just what’s in my heart is to make people happy,” Joe says.
Joe was taken aback in 2019 to learn one of his kidneys was failing. He met with physicians at Atrium Health, who prescribed a care plan while awaiting a kidney.
This past April, Joe’s wish for a new kidney was granted: A family friend, Heather Phillips, had been discreetly undergoing tests to see if she was a match – and she was!
“You never think you’re going to operate on Santa Claus, but we are excited that we are able to help him get back to feeling better to share his joy with the world,” says Dr. Roger Denny.
They are happy to share Joe is feeling healthy and making children’s spirits bright again, appearing as Santa leading up to Christmas, just months after his surgery
Ice Skating at the Whitewater Center
The Whitewater Center’s ice rink consists of over 24,000 sq. ft. of unique skating space split into four distinct skating areas, including two ice trails and two free skate zones.
Centered in the converted pond is an on-ice Airstream serving hot and cold beverages when guests need a skate break.A single activity pass is $25
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Hey all you Sake fans...The Gastonia Sake is open again !
Miami Fusion Cafe
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Packers 33, Panthers 30Panthers brought the fight, but to no avail
The Panthers lost a close one on Sunday. The Packers kicked a field goal with 19 seconds left to go ahead 33-30. Bryce Young and company completed two passes of 22 yards to get to the 31 yard line (where they could have kicked a field goal for the win) But they were out of time outs, and time ran out. Very frustrating and disappointing.Sunday was better, even though we lost.*QB Bryce Young ended the day with 23 of 36, 312 yards and 2 touchdowns.*Wide Receiver Adam Thielen was 6 for 94 yards.*Wide receiver DJ Clark Jr. was 6 for 98, and 2 touchdowns.The Panthers play the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday at 1 PM in Jacksonville.
Happy Holidays from Shelli's She Shed in Stanley!
The She Shed is a home decor boutique full of floral stems & arrangements and unique, vintage, antique, retro, farmhouse styles and the perfect gift items.Open on Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm980-318-3816106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Info...
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Gaston County JobsSchool psychologist $85-$108k, Library Assistant $14-$24 hr, Restaurant repair tech $25-$40 hr, Athletic Trainer $55-$70k, and more...
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