Hello Tuesday, it's David. Today is July 26th. The first day of school is about a month away: August 23. So it's time to get those last minute trips to the beach and the mountains in (if you have kids at home). Or...wait a month and all the kids will be in school....Gaston County WeatherToday there will be times of clouds and sun, with a strong thunderstorm in the afternoon.The high will be 87.Tonight there will be a thunderstorm in spots, otherwise, some clouds. The low will be 73..
Our quick trip to the Kings Mountain CasinoHave you heard that there is a Casino in Kings Mountain? If you are a regular reader of this newsletter you know...They opened what they call a "pre-launch" facility last July. In December, they expanded their original 500 machines to 1000.So a buddy and I decided to check out the Kings Mountain Two Kings Casino one afternoon recently. Here's what we found...
Gaston County SchoolsWe’re collecting school supplies for students in need in Gaston County! Now through Friday, August 5, you can drop off No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, 24-pack crayons, notebooks, folders, tissues, Ziploc bags and earbuds at local libraries and fire stations. For more information and a complete list of donation sites, visit https://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/schoolsupplycollectiondrive.
Mount Holly announces new police chief
Mount Holly, NC: Brian Reagan will officially begin his new role as Police Chief of the City of Mount Holly on August 1. Reagan has served as Deputy Chief of Police for the past eight years.
As a life-long resident of Belmont and Mount Holly, Chief Brian Reagan has a desire to see the community he was raised in grow and flourish. Chief Reagan has called Mount Holly home for over twenty years, and has a desire for Mount Holly to remain safe while keeping its small-town charm. Chief Reagan was called to serve as a police officer 21 years ago at the Mount Holly Police Department, where he has remained for the entirety of his career.
Over the course of his illustrious career, he has served on the Patrol Division as a Patrol Officer, K-9 handler, and Patrol Sergeant; the Investigations Division, as a Detective; and Administration, as the Deputy Chief of Police.
Chief Reagan has a formal education from Gaston College and Western Carolina University. He has also attended various training courses dealing with multiple facets of law enforcement to earn his Intermediate and Advanced Law Enforcement Certificates from the North Carolina Department of Justice.
City Manager Miles Braswell says, “Brian Reagan’s performance and experience over the past 21 years, as well as his professional and educational background, demonstrates his readiness to take on the position of Police Chief. He is a dedicated law enforcement professional who has earned the respect of his fellow officers. This is an exciting next step for our City.”
“I look forward to strengthening the bonds that already exist between my community and the Mount Holly Police Department, and, as Chief of Police, I will also strive to build new ones,” says Chief Brian Reagan.”I want to thank everyone for this opportunity, and I look forward to working with you all to keep Mount Holly safe and beautiful.”
Million dollar Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Gastonia
A North Carolina lottery player is $1 million dollars richer...if they claim the prize with in 180 days. The winning ticket was sold at the Lake Wylie Mini MartThe ticket matched all 5 white balls for the $1 million dollar prize.
Gastonia's Sunshine Rental Uniform Service makes listSunshine Rental Uniform Service of Gastonia is the 7th largest female owned company in the Charlotte Metro region, according the the Charlotte Business Journal. Sunshine is 90% female owned, and has 148 employees. They were founded in 1961.
US Postal Service to take space in Gaston business parkThe U.S. Postal Service has confirmed that they will lease more than 600 thousand squarer feet in the Gateway85 business park between Gastonia and Lowell. The USPS say this is part of their Delivering for America Plan."Beginning this summer and continuing through the next year, USPS will create a new modern multi-functional distribution center in Gaston County that will improve service reliability, enhance the employee experience, and reduce our carbon footprint," USPS said in a statement. "Our new holistic approach to mail and package processing and delivery will enhance responsiveness to customer demands and position the Postal Service to deliver for America long into the future. We look forward to sharing more updates as our progress in Gaston County advances.”
Queens Feast is back July 22nd-31st
Gaston Restaurants Participating:
The Bottle Tree
Drift on Lake Wylie
Estia's Kouzina
Heirloom Restaurant
Old Stone SteakhouseDetaiils
The #1 and #3 picks in the 2018 draft have hopes to become Panthers QBThe Panthers are going into the 2022 season with 4 quarterbacks: Last seasons Sam Darnold, highly anticipated Baker Mayfield, veteran P.J.Walker, and Ole Miss alum Matt Corral. Training camp begins Wednesday, and Coach Mat Rhule has not yet said how reps will be divided. He said he will sit down with all of the QB's in the room, and make it clear what his plan is. “I want to make sure that they’re not hearing of rep counts and things like that over Twitter. I’d rather do it with them all in the same room. So we’ll be direct. We have a really good plan."
Cool 1925 historic home in Gastonia $499,000
Beautiful, brick home sitting on over an acre lot, minutes away from downtown and the new FUSE district! Features hardwood and tile floors throughout, 9’ ceilings, wrap around porches, large eat in kitchen with oversized island and fireplace, finished walk-up attic (not included in sqft), first floor master, 1000+ sqft basement with half bath accessible through the garage (perfect for a workshop or kids play area), and so much more. A few recent updates to the home include all new windows (2020); flat rubber porch roofs (2020); stainless kitchen appliances (2020); encapsulated crawl space (2021). The home is in turnkey condition and ready for anyone who wants to own one of the most beautiful homes in Gastonia.More...
At Oak Ridge Dental Arts, we are dedicated to caring for your family as we care for our own families. With years of experience and state-of-the-art dental technology we help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. We ensure the best possible dental experience with friendly, personalized care in a comfortable environment. If you haven’t been to the dentist in the past six months or you are interested in enhancing your smile, give us a call. With one visit you’ll see why so many families in your neighborhood trust Oak Ridge Dental Arts with all their dental needs.
Parks and Recreation Assistant needed The Town of Dallas is seeking a sports-minded individual to fill the position of Parks and Recreation Assistant. This position performs athletic and recreation program planning, coordination, facilitation, and administrative support of the Parks and Recreation Department. Excellent customer service skills are required. Applicant will assist in maintaining programs, facilities, and events under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director. Considerable knowledge of resources, materials, game rules, equipment and facilities utilized in a public recreation program; including necessary maintenance of athletic fields and facilities is required; as well as operation of standard maintenance equipment (mowers, string trimmers, field drags, etc.). Work schedule will require frequent nights, weekends, and holidays. Graduation from a two-year college or university with an Associate’s degree in physical education, business administration, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree with major course work in recreation administration, physical education, or related field and considerable experience in recreational programming is preferred. Possession of CPR and First Aid Certification to be obtained within 6 months of employment. Hiring range for this position is $39,188--$43,577 DOQ, with a 5% increase upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, 401k, life insurance, and longevity. Applications and a full job description may be obtained at the Town of Dallas Administrative Offices located at 210 N. Holland St., Dallas, NC 28034 or from the Town’s website www.dallasnc.net. All applications should be sent to 210 N. Holland St., Dallas, NC 28034 or emailed to [email protected]. Applications received by August 5, 2022 will receive first consideration. EOE
COVID is back ( it never really left...)
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.
River Jam music at the Whitewater Center
Music begins at 7 PM, no charge, parking $6.Thursday July 28: Stillhouse JunkiesFriday July 29: Joe Hertler & The Rainbw SeekersSaturday July 30: Kid Hearted StrangersInfo here
The Gastonia Honey Hunters host the Lexington Legends beginning Wednesday July 26 through the 28th at home..6:15 PMCaromont Health ParkTickets
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Gaston County Jobs Entry level software engineer $48.5-$61.3k, Pre sales network security engineer- from $165k, Marina Dockhand, Belmont - $28.4-$36k and more.
