Hello Tuesday, it's David. Today is July 12th. I am getting a lot of "I am out of the office" emails...this is the time of year that everyone is on vacation, or is dreaming of vacation. If you're traveling- stay safe and cool!Gaston County WeatherToday will be humid with intervals of clouds and sun. The high will be 91.Tonight there will be patchy clouds, and it will be humid, with a low of 71..
Amazon Prime Days are today and tomorrow
Are you an Amazon Prime member? July 12th and 13th are Amazon Prime Deal Days. Here is a list from the New York Times of the best 70 Amazon deals.
Piedmont Lithium makes list of largest public companies
Piedmont Lithium made the Charlotte Business Journal's list of the largest public companies in North Carolina. They place 48th, with a market cap of $869.95 million, but that was before trading yesterday. PLL stock was trading mid day at $34.25, down about 8.7%.
Above left: Lauren Vanacore, Right: Sydney Wyrick
The Gaston Community Foundation is excited to announce two new employees to the Foundation, Lauren Sease Vanacore and Sydney Wyrick.The Community Foundation welcomes Lauren Sease Vanacore as the Foundation’s Community Engagement Officer. Lauren will oversee the coordination and implementation of the annual Run, Teens Changing Gaston County and Next Gen. She will also be a resource for nonprofit leaders, seeking to provide support and educational opportunities. Lauren is a native of North Carolina, but grew up in southcentral Virginia. She resided in Ridgewood, New Jersey and Greensboro, North Carolina, before settling in Gastonia with her family in 2011. Before joining the Community Foundation, Lauren served as the Associate Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia. She is a graduate of Greensboro College and of Princeton Theological Seminary. Lauren and her husband, Jeff, have two teenage sons, Will and James. Lauren is excited to continue to build relationships in Gaston County in her new role as Community Engagement Officer. To contact Lauren, you may reach her via phone by calling 705-864-0927, ext. 102, or via email at [email protected].In June, the Foundation also welcomed Sydney Wyrick as their Communications/Office Administrator. She will be assisting the Foundation’s staff with daily operational support as well as managing their social media and marketing accounts. Sydney is originally from Greensboro, NC and currently resides in Belmont. She fell in love with Charlotte and the surrounding areas while attending college at UNC Charlotte where she earned a degree in Sociology. Sydney enjoys serving others and is looking forward to working with a nonprofit where she will learn all the wonderful things Gaston County has to offer. To contact Sydney, you may reach her by phone, 704-864-0927, ext. 101, or email, [email protected].The Gaston Community Foundation was incorporated in 1978 and since that time has grown to assets over $124 million at 2021-year end. These charitable dollars are well managed with the leadership from the Foundation’s Board of Directors. For more information about the Community Foundation, visit www.cfgaston.org or call 704-864-0927.
Pita Wheel coming to BelmontLooks like the Pita Wheel is taking Gaston county by storm. They started in Dallas, opened in downtown Gastonia, and are now opening in Belmont in the former Glenway Premium Pub space. They will do well there.
Register by August 1and you will be eligible to win a $250 gas card!
Gorgeous , high end home in Cramer Mountain
This Gorgeous 6 Bedroom and 4 Bath house is located in Cramer Mountain Gated Golf Course Community and features an Open Airy Floor Plan on the main level with tons of natural lighting! Finished Basement has a separate kitchen, living room with a stone fireplace, large bedroom AND a bonus room-A great in-law apartment, play/rec room or extensive man cave! Main level primary bedroom has a screen-in porch and an elegant ensuite bathroom. Brand new HVAC units, upgraded lighting and new LVP, carpet, and hardwoods throughout the property. Spacious Kitchen with new granite countertops, new SS appliances, living room with fireplace. Freshly painted Interior and Exterior. 2 separate 2 car garages on the property! 2-car garage on main level and an additional 2-car garage on the lower level. Gated community just minutes to Charlotte with golf, pool, tennis & dining memberships available! Here...
Are you missing a kangaroo?This kangaroo was spotted in a neighborhood near Lineberger Park in Gastonia yesterday morning. Gastonia Animal Care & Control confirms that they actually did receive a call reporting a kangaroo sighting. The kangaroo has since been returned to his owner.
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.
Watch pilot's emergency landing in NC mountainsA pilot had to make an emergency landing on highway 74 in Swain county on He did on a curvy road while avoiding several cars. Watch
COVID numbers
UUnfortunately, as of the end of June, Gaston County people are still dying of COVID
COVID booster avaialbilityCOVID 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 14: Remember JonesFriday July 15: Bird Dog JubileeSaturday July 16: Hotel FrictionInfo here
The Gastonia Honey Hunters host the Lexington Legends beginning Friday through Saturday at home..6:15 PMCaromont Health ParkTickets
Hosting an event?Let us help you get the word out- purchase an event listing!
Gaston County looking for 911 operatorsGaston County 911 Communications is short about 20 people, or a third of their workforce. To address this, they have raised the pay to $19.88 an hour, and added a 5% 401k contribution.Applicants need to be 18 years old and be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalency. Applicants must also pass required background checks and screenings.Apply here
Gaston County part-time JobsCurrency teller $15-$18 hr, Hotel front desk $15-$20 hr, Bar tender $15-$20 hr, Baker $15-$0 hr, Sales Consultant CarMax, and more.
