Hey Gaston County... it's David. Today is July 9th, 2024Hope you had a fun and safe 4th! We spent a few days in Gatlinburg last week, and saw a ton of bears. This guy joined us on the trail at Laurel Falls. We were quite a distance away...took this with zoom. He stayed on the trail for quite a while.
Today's weather:Today will be cloudy and humid, with a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon. The high will be 94.Tonight will be partly cloudy and humid, with a low of 75.
Anytime Fitness Gym coming to BelmontA new Anytime Fitness Gym is under construction in Belmont. It will be located at 915 South Point Road, in the upper parking lot of the Harris Teeter.Their website says each gym is independently owned, and they can set their own prices. But average prices in the U.S. are $41 per month. Most gyms offer 6. 12, and 18 month options.They often offer family and joint memberships, as well as student, senior, and military discounts.
Kyndal Knight makes Gaston County proud
Stanley and East Gaston product Kyndal Knight has made Gaston County proud. Kyndal, a University of Kentucky graduate, recently participated in the 2024 Olympic Trials in diving. She finished 8th over all on the 3 meter board, and 3rd with her partner in Synchronized Diving.Unfortunately neither result placed her on the Olympic Team, but she is super focused on the 2028 Olympics.We are super proud of Kyndal and excited to see her progress!
Above left: Ryan and Roger Hawkins, Kyndal Knight. Roger is the swim and dive coach at East Gaston. Both Kyndal and Ryan were state diving champions and D1 full scholarship divers, Ryan at Virginia Tech, and Kyndal at Kentucky.Above Right: Kyndal at the US Olympic Trials.
Durty Bull Brewing Company opening July 14th
We told you two weeks ago this was coming- now it's official! Durty Bull Brewing Company will open July 15th!
They are opening a brand new taproom at 126 S. Trenton St. in Gastonia, in the vibrant FUSE District next to the Gastonia Baseball Club Caromont Park stadium. Their
menu will feature their signature Durty Bull beers, seltzers, and mouthwatering flatbread pizzas and dips.
The grand opening to the public will be on Sunday, July 14th at noon.
Follow @durtybull_gastonia for updates and exclusive sneak peeks!
Photos courtesy of Positive Change for downtown Gastonia Facebook page.
Queens Feast returns
Queen's Feast returns July 19-28. Explore new dining destinations and rediscover your favorite spots for 10 days every January and July, as more than 100 of the best restaurants in multiple counties around the metro Charlotte, NC, area offer 3 courses at dinner for a special prix fixe price ($30, $35, $40, $45, or $50 per person, depending on the restaurant, not including tax and gratuity). Reservations are recommended. Take a mouthwatering tour through the participating restaurants' prix fixe menus, and book your tables today. It's the best of Charlotte dining for a deal!Please see individual restaurant pages for reservation instructions. Some, but not all, participating restaurants use OpenTable for online reservations.Participating Gaston County restaurants:Barristers at the Esquire HotelThe Bottle TreeDrift on Lake WylieEstia's KouzinaOld Stone Steakhouse
Tri Pointe Homes snags Cramerton site for townhomesTri Pointe homes is building a new project called Millstone in Cramerton, at Wilkinson Blvd. and Cramerton Village Drive. The site has previously been rezoned for 66 unit townhome project in September 2023.The project is expected to be completed by summer 2025.“We are excited to expand the footprint of Tri Pointe Homes in the Charlotte market into the growing Cramerton community,” said Gray Shell, Tri Pointe's Charlotte division president. “Millstone is going to introduce a new, premium option to the area that combines modern design, convenience and lifestyle."
Belmont K-9 declared "surplus" after aggressive behaviorA K-9 named Rogue has been discharged from his duties by the Belmont police department. Rogue has “a history of aggression towards everyone” but his former handler, with a history of “unauthorized dog bites.” The Belmont City Council is reaching out to organizations that specialize in handling challenging K-9s for potential donation.
The Gastonia Garden Gnomes?Still better than the "Honey Hunters..."From August 23rd to August 26th the Gastonia Baseball Club will feature "what if #6" logo, a Garden Gnome holding a baseball Bat and the community's spirit.Fortunately, this is all in fun. You can submit a team name here...
Gastonia Salvation Army ending hot meal serviceThe Gastonia Salvaton Army is discontinuing their hot meal service at the end of August. The program began with the COVID shutdowns. They converted to a "to-go" program and experienced a decline in daily meals served. That trend has continued.“The Salvation Army of Gaston and Lincoln Counties is undergoing a comprehensive transition of its assistance programs for the community, the first significant update of community programs in more than two-decades,” a Salvation Army spokesperson said. “The Salvation Army will launch a new, robust program and array of services in the fall of this year, emphasizing homelessness prevention and expanded assistance for individuals and families. The new array of services will emphasize life improving outcomes that move those we assist from high-risk situations to long-term stability.”The Salvation Army also recently announced the end of emergency shelter, effective August 31.
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.
Why consider Camelot Meadows for your loved one's funeral?Funeral and memorial services are changing, becoming more personalized and eco-friendly. We can provide a unique setting and a return to nature in our beautiful bamboo forest. Services can include a favorite meal, beverage, and music of the loved one, in our venue. We encourage the inclusion of the loved one's pet.Info...
Dallas' Landon Weaver wins gold in Argentina
Dallas' Landon Weaver competes in youth MMA...and he is a champion. He recently competed in Argentina, where he won a gold medal. Landon competes in a version of MMA that is age and weight based, and no head shots are allowed.Landon has been quite successful in combat sports; he was the 155 pound state wrestling champion last year. Fighting has also enabled him to be a world traveler. He is going to Abu Dhabi at the end of July for a tournament, and Mexico after that.Landon is the son of Lee and Stacy Weaver of Dallas, and he is a rising senior at North Gaston High. He trains at Gym O in Belmont, and is coached by Chase Gamble.
Gaston County's Crisis Assistance Ministry needs your helpIt's summertime, and if you have kids at home they have to eat. Bu that's difficult for some families. It's also difficult for some food pantries. The Crisis Assistance Ministry in Gastonia is an inter-faith organization supported by 45 churches and synagogues in the Gaston County area."We’ve seen an increase in need for food and we’ve seen a decrease in donations," said executive director Kim Wheeler. "We're 20% up on our food requests from last June. Just did a quick look and seen that since January we’ve helped 1,000 families with food." "A lot of things that are more expensive items that people depend on us for that we aren’t able to receive," she said. "Some of the items that are more expensive like peanut butter, which is a good protein for kids to have access to - those things we’re getting less of. Like cereal, we’re all out of it right now." If you would like to help, you can give online here...
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Gaston County JobsOffice Mgr/bookkeeper $20-$22 hr, Motors[ports Dales Assoc $68-$70k, Youth Gymnastics Coach $19 hr, Kitchen Staff $15-$20 hr, and more...Info...
