Good morning, Gaston County! Today is March 14, 2023. Mary and Nicole here from For the Love of Technology...we have taken over this week's edition of Gaston Alive! while David and his wife are on a special adventure (see below)!Did you know that today (March 14) isNational Pi Day(nope, not the kind you eat --- the Pi from your high school math class days)Who was your favorite Gaston County teacher? National Potato Chip DayWhich Gaston County eatery serves the best homemade potato chips?National Learn About Butterflies DayGaston County has beautiful parks, trails, and greenways. Where is your favorite location to spot butterflies? Email your response to [email protected] and it might be featured on Gaston Alive's Facebook and Instagram!
Today's Weather:Today will be mostly sunny, with a high in the upper 40s.Tonight will be clear and cold with lows in the upper 20s.While we are freezing, our wonderful editor David Hamrick is enjoying warm, tropical weather...can you guess where he and his wife are traveling?
Ridgeline Craft Beverage TrailThe Ridgeline Craft Beverage Trail features breweries, distilleries, and wineries in Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland Counties. Each has a unique feel and culture, and experiencing together creates a great weekend getaway. Make sure to check operating hours as well as the schedule of events at each location when planning your itinerary.Learn more here.Baker Winery - Lawndale, NCBelmont Brewhouse - Belmont, NCBrickTree Brewing - Lincolnton, NCCavendish - Gastonia, NCJekyll & Hyde - Belmont, NCMuddy River Distillery - Belmont (soon to be Mount Holly), NCNewgrass Brewing - Shelby, NCPrimal Brewery - Belmont, NCTraust Brewing Co. - Mount Holly, NCVeronet Vineyards & Winery - Kings Mountain, NC
Tips on How to Protect Your Plants During the Freeze Warning Tonight is the first of 3 consecutive nights our area will have under a Freeze Warning:
- Bring your plants inside (if possible)- Cover plants with sheets, blankets, towels, tarp, even cardboard -- but avoid plastic -- and remove at sunriseImage Courtesy: WCNC Meteorologist Brad Panovich
The End of an Era: Last Orangeade at Charlie's Drugs in Mount Holly
Last week, Mount Holly native and local celebrity enjoyed the very last Orange Aid from Charlie's Drug Store (now Moose Pharmacy).He shared this nostalgic moment on social media saying, "Folks, I am drinking the last Orange Aid that Charlie’s will ever serve. The fountain is closing today. This is due solely because of a lack of staff and not because they want to. I will really miss these, but will continue to support Moose because it is our local pharmacy!"
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Howdy, Y'all: Local Cowboy Finding Love in Local Reality Show?Local cowboy (well technically he's a rancher) and UNC Charlotte Alum Ryan Black in the Reality TV series “Farmer Wants a Wife”. He is a native of Shelby but currently resides in Gastonia where he owns a 44-acre ranch to train and breed horses.When the show first aired, he was one of the four contestants engaging with eight "City" women. In a recent episode, Ryan went on a romantic date to Drift on Lake Wylie, a lakeside restaurant in Belmont, pictured above.
Spring Has Sprung!Fun Spring Activities at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Birding Walk - Join longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher Gail Ice, every first and third Friday in 2023 for a morning Bird Walk along the Garden trails. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Learn more.Sip & Paint - Let instructor, Marty Hutchins, help you bring out the beauty of Spring for this fun class for all skill levels. Bring your own inspiration, take a chance at the inspiration of the Garden, or take a glimpse of the photos on hand. Relax with a glass of wine and nibble on a small snack tray as you create your work of art. Learn more.Basic Flash Photography - Instructor Dave Kelly, Wildlife Photographer & Adobe Certified Instructor and Owner of DEK Photography, will teach participants the basics of flash photography. Learn more.
Visit their website for pricing and availability.
New Sushi and Thai Restaurant in Mount Holly!
A new sushi and Thai restaurant has opened in downtown Mount Holly, at the former H & M Catering location at 119 North Main Street. One19 North Main offers authentic Thai food and an extensive sushi menu. The sushi menu features sushi appetizers, moriawase, specialty rolls, and vegetarian rolls. Nigiri sushi and sashimi are available as well. In addition to sushi, One19 North Main also offers Thai dishes, spring rolls, salads, soups, curry, noodles and rice, entrees, and desserts. The full bar spotlights a full menu of signature cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer. Live music from local talent is offered most weekend nights.
Dine-in, take-out, party booking, and catering services are available. Third-party (DoorDash, Uber Eats, and GrubHub) will be available in the coming weeks. The restaurant accepts reservations. A late-night menu is offered on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:45 PM - 12:00 AM.
One19 North Main is open seven days a week. Hours will be Mondays through Thursdays 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Gaston County AirBNBs...Who Knew There Were So Many!
Did you know there are dozens and dozens of Gaston County AirBNBs? From homes to rooms, downtown area locations to lakefront...many, many choices for relatives coming into town or even just a quick 'getaway' for you and your loved ones.
Summer Camp at the Y!
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Gaston County JobsKitchen Manager at Mayworth's Public House in Cramerton ($40-55K)Pipe Layer in Shelby ($21-$25/hour)Product/Process Development at Bisque Imports in Belmont ($19-$21/hour)Library Assistant in Lincolnton ($32-34K)and more...
