Hello Tuesday, it's David. Today is March 18th.Spring is only 2 days away!So Duke won the ACC championship, and the NCAA tournament starts today. Do you have your bracket filled out?
Tuesday's weather: Pleasant, warmer, high of 73.Tonight: partly cloudy with a low of 44.
Gastonia Whataburger holds groundbreakingThe Gastonia Whataburger held a groundbreaking last Friday. Yes, the building is built and looks ready...but whatever. A collection of local politicians and who's who were on hand to shovel some symbolic dirt. According to management they expect to open in June.That's Elizabeth and Luis on the right, assistant manager and manager.
Penn Station opening new location on Union RoadThe same folks that own the Dallas location of Penn Station are opening a new location at 2950 Union Road (near Oliie's) in Gastonia. That location is a former bank building and Ernie Nivens New York Life office.I have to confess I have never eaten at a Penn Station- but it sounds good! They have grilled submarine sandwiches, fresh cut fries, and hand squeezed lemonade. They also serve wraps and salads.
Retired dye plant in Lowell project off the tableWe told you a year ago about Lowell's plans to redevelop a former dye plant site in Lowell. The site, which includes 17 acres and 850 feet of frontage along the South Fork River had been slated for a public works building, playgrounds, a fishing pier, amphitheater, and more.But according to interim City Manager Tyler Cobb, the city may put a public works building on the site, but it is not likely that any additional amenities will be added in the next 1-2 years, if at all.
The Holland Wine bar & Restaurant close to openingThe Holland Wine Bar & Restaurant in Mount Holly is " a few weeks away" from opening. They are located at 100 North Main Street in Mount Holly, in the former Holland's Drugs location.From their Facebook: " A Handcrafted Menu: Our chef has curated a selection of traditional American dishes with an Asian infusion, alongside a variety of authentic Asian flavors."Can't wait!
Sorry Dorothy, no Autumn at Oz this yearOfficials at the Land of OZ in Beech Mountain say there will be no Autumn at Oz festival this year, due to Hurricane Helene and other future plans for the park. They plan to reopen next year.Organizers describe their festival as the largest Oz festival in the world, with “arts and craft, handmade trinkets, memorabilia, food vendors” and immersive theater."Put 'em up! Put 'em up! I'll fight you with my eyes closed!"
Here you go brunch lovers...Durty Bull Brewing in Gastonia has announced they will soon be serving brunch. Details as they are announced.
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What's happening at the old Floyd & Blackies location?
People are curious about the old Floyd & Blackies location in Cramerton. No, they are not adding rooftop seating. According to Megan Burnett Cantrell, it will be a salon with salon suites. As for the roof, they were trying to hide the air conditioning system.They expect to be open late summer/fall.
Ghost Peppers season opener a month awayThe Ghost Peppers’ first game of the season is against the York Revolution from Pennsylvania.. First pitch is at 7 p.m. Friday, April 25 at the FUSE Ball Park on West Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia.
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Second chances in professional baseball are a rarity
After getting released and contemplating retirement, J.C. Escarra capitalized on a second chance and is now on the verge of a lifelong dream – playing in the majors for the New York Yankees.
The self-proclaimed “Hialeah Cannon” had an unorthodox and truly improbable road toward his dream, all stemming from when he revived his career playing for Gastonia in the Atlantic League.
Prior to joining the Gastonia Honey Hunters (now called Ghost Peppers) in 2023, Escarra spent five years in the Baltimore Orioles organization. Following a 2021 season with Triple-A Norfolk in which he hit just .225 and drove in 21 runs in 58 games, Escarra was notified that he’d been released by the club.Now, after doing very well for the last year in AA and AAA ball, he is on the verge of signing with the New York Yankees as a backup catcher.
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Gaston County Jobs
Asst Dir of External Communications w/ City of Charlotte $81k-$101k Parks & Rec Director w/ City of Belmont $82k-$131k General Anesthesiologist Belmont Hospital
