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Good morning, it's David. Today is Tuesday, June 8th.
Today there will be t
imes of sun and clouds with widely separated thunderstorms in the afternoon, and a high of 81.
Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 70.
Gastonia receives $60,000 for bike plan North Carolina's Transportation Department has given Gastonia $60,000 to develop a plan to make the city more bike accessible. Many residents are excited to see Gastonia become more bike friendly, and add bicycle lanes.The Gastonia Planning Committee is asking for input on what the most beneficial areas are to add bike lanes.
Coke mural nearing completion in Mount HollyOur friend Boyce McKinney is close to finishing the Coca-Cola mural in Mt. Holly. All that's left is the "Sprite-Boy". Yup, the Sprite Boy- and he doesn't have anything to do with the Sprite lemon lime soft drink. Find out more about the Sprite-Boy here...
9 chained and scarred dogs rescued from alleged dog fighting ringRico Pagan is being held on $175,000 bond in the Gaston County Detention Center, charged with 18 felony charges related to dog fighting, cruelty to animals, and drug possession.Nine dogs, all American Pitbull Terriers, were taken out of state Friday to an undisclosed shelter run by Humane Society specialists.
You've been warned!Going to a Honey Hunters game, or to pick up tickets? Don't park in the Sav-A-Lot grocery's parking lot. Doing so could get your car booted- and it costs $200 to have it removed. Save-A-Lot has signs posted that say "No Parking for Honey Hunters", but evidently some people don't believe that lightning will strike.
Gaston leaders trying to spur aviation growth
The Gaston County Economic Development Aircraft Financial Incentive Program hopes to lure new planes and airplane hangers to the City owned Gastonia Municipal Airport. The City will provide 3 year grants to those companies that make at least a $10 million dollar investment.Donny Hicks, the executive director of the Gaston County Economic Development Commission, said the county wants as many planes based at Gastonia Municipal as possible. While the runway at the airport may be shorter than most, Hicks said trying to spur more investment is an attempt to better maximize the airport as an asset.
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Gastonia will reopen some municipal buildings
Gastonia will reopen the police department, the Garland Center, and many other recreational facilities starting Monday, yesterday, after being closed for Covid for more than a year. Citizens can begin attending City Council meetings on June15th.
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We know we listed Mount Holly and Gastonia music events 2 weeks ago - but we are so excited that we wanted to share them again!
Live music is back in Mt. Holly!
Blue Fridays- Belmont will not be hosting summer musicFrom the City of Belmont: The Friday Night Live concert series will not be taking place in 2021, but we hope to see you in 2022.However-they are hosting Red, White, and Belmont on July 3rd!
Live music is back in Gastonia!
1 Gaston County person has died of Covid since last Tuesday1 family has lost a loved one since last Tuesday to Covid. So far Gaston County has lost 442 people to the virus. Right now we have 0 people on a vent, 7 people hospitalized, and have had 27,030 total cases.It is hard to celebrate when another family had lost a loved one, but we are overjoyed to see the numbers this low.
Read more here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article251630338.html?#storylink=cpy
Jazz at the GardenJuly 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmDaniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Live On Stage Productions are proud to present Jazz at The Garden the first Thursday of each month through October. The July show will feature The Reggie Buie Jazz Group. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic to enjoy with the show. (Large coolers, alcoholic beverages, tents and umbrellas not permitted).Order dinner and they will have it ready for you when you arrive! Please note: Event registration is required and dinner is sold as a separate transactionA link to the event was not available at press time. Please check dsbg.org for further details.
Gaston County JobsPart time at Aldi $14.50 hr, Plastic Mfg Associate $17 hr, Warehouse evenings $18.15 hr., Dock Worker $61,500 yr, and more.
