Good morning Gaston County, David here. Today is May 2nd. So a lot going on this week:May 4th- May the Fourth be with you!May 5th-Cinco De Mayo baby!May 6th- Kentucky Derby- fastest 2 minutes in sports!Also May 6th- Some guy named Chuck gets coronated* over in England.*It's a word, look it up.By the way- you probably heard that Tuesday Morning has declared bankruptcy. So now Big Lots and The Container Store are honoring Tuesday Morning coupons. Let's keep this going... Chick-fil-A and American Airlines!
Today's Weather:
Today will be partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 66.Tonight will be chilly with patchy clouds.. The low will be 42.
Panthers draft Alabama's Bryce Young #1It was no surprise that the Panthers drafted Bryce Young #1 in the NFL draft on Thursday night.Will he be the spark the Panthers need? Time will tell. He is obviously a wizard with the football. His slight frame-by NFL standards- is a concern. We have high hopes , and wish him and the Panthers the best!
Now you can walk around with an alcoholic drink in Gastonia...within limitsGastonia has a new Social District, which means you can carry special cups with alcohol within the special district.
Bountiful Blessings food pantry gets giftGastonia: Bountiful Blessings food pantry has received a $5000 check from WCNC television and Roger and Claudette Parham of Steel Skin Realty.Bountiful Blessings is a ministry of Mount Zion Restoration Church and Dr. Rodney Freeman. The food pantry happens every Thursday. The church is located at 2311 Crescent Lane in Gastonia.Text 44321 to donate and make a difference!Video here...
Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition to Conduct The Community Cost of Opioids at The Pointe Church, Belmont NC on May 4 from 9:00-11:00AM The Community Cost of Opioids will provide a timely update on the opioid epidemic in Gaston County by focusing on front lines experiences, prevention and treatment resources, and what the future holds. It features presentations by: Chief Mark Lamphiear, Gaston Emergency Medical Services Chief Stephen Zill, Gaston County Police Department Sheriff Chad Hawkins Todd Davis, MD, CaroMont Health Captain Jeff Phelps, Gaston County Police Department Wendy Whisnant, Gaston County Adult Recovery Court Erin Myer, Kintegra Health Michelle Mathis, Olive Branch Ministry Delton Russell, Partners Health Management The program is free and open to all county residents and will be held at The Pointe Church, 6700 Wilkinson Boulevard, Belmont, NC 28012 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on May 24, 2023. Participants are encouraged to enroll at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-community-cost-of-opioids-tickets-615026309247. The Community Cost of Opioids is a presentation of the Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition (https://www.opioidsafegaston.org), an initiative of Gaston Together (https://www.gastontogether.org).
Spring flower? Nope!It's a cupcake, available at Tiny Treats in downtown Lowell.
Yep, that's a Kia SUV being pulled out of the Catawba River
About 11PM Sunday a woman accidentally backed her car into the Catawba River in Belmont. She thought the car was in Drive. The owner was okay, and her car was pulled out with the help of divers and a tow truck.
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Cherryville's Shake shop in Our State Magazine
Our State magazine is right...the Shake Shop doesn't look like much, but the business is 80 years old. The hamburgers however, look absolutely yummy.. Unfortunately they don't actually serve shakes anymore, but they do still serve Lottaburgers, and Lottafish too.Check it out...
Coming soon to Stanley!
Vendor spaces available for crafters, artists, and farmers.
Miles Braswell leaving city manger positionMount Holly City Manager Miles Braswell has resigned his position. He has accepted the City Manager role in Belmont. He was with the City of Mount Holly since 2014.Braswell said in a statement:
“It has been an honor to be Mount Holly’s City Manager, and I have been fortunate to work with such a great City staff as well as to serve the citizens, the Mayor, and City Council,” said Miles Braswell. “I am grateful for my time here and what we have been able to accomplish together."
Guys and Dolls a sellout!
The reviews are in: "it was fantastic!" Guys and Dolls by the Abbey Players was sold out for the entire run..I know because we tried to get tickets, but too late!Congrats to everyone involved!
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Gaston County JobsRadiology tech $29-$52 hr, Aldi full time Associate $16.50, Wedding sales/event mgr $50k, Tower Technician $18-$26 hr, Primary Care Physician $230-$300k , and more...
