Hello Tuesday... it's David. Today is May 28th, 2024The above pic says summertime in Gaston County. And if you grew up elsewhere, that is Duke's mayo on that tomato sandwich. There is only one mayonnaise, and that's Duke's. Anybody says anything different-that's just communist brainwashing.We hope you took a moment to remember the fallen on Memorial Day. Those men and women that gave the last full measure so that we might live the lives we live- in freedom.
Today's weather:Today will be mostly sunny, pleasant, and less humid. The high will be 87.Tonight will be clear and 57.
Pharr brings in Exec from Nuveen Pharr continues to diversify away from textiles
Pharr has hired Jessica Trombold to lead it's strategy in investments and real estate. Trombold was previously with Nuveen in Charlotte.
“This role is vital as we continue to grow and expand across new and existing industries via an intentional, strategic approach, and we look forward to the contributions Jess will help us to pioneer," Pharr CEO Bill Carstarphen said.
"Holland's" restaurant coming to Mount Holly
A new restaurant called "Holland's" is going in the old Holland's Drug/Pet Store location at North Main Street and East Charlotte Avenue. The entrance will be a two story atrium, and the downstairs will feature a bar and a private dining room. There will also be dining upstairs.Renovations to the 1904 building should be complete in approximately 90 days, and cost several million dollars, based on permits.
New Wing*Stop in Belmont ready to open
If the sign is to be believed, the new Wing*Stop in Belmont will open in a day or two. They are located beside Simmonetti's Italian in Main Street Crossing in Belmont.We hear their lemon-pepper wings are yum!
Bo the Bloodhound finds little boyBo the Bloodhound, a K9 with the Gastonia Police Department successfully tracked a little boy for seven miles recently. The child and his mother were involved in a domestic situation. The child was found unharmed..
Above left, Democratic Congressman Jeff Jackson, right, Dallas Mayor Hayley Beaty
Gaston County has received approx $4.5 million for water and sewer infrastructureDemocratic Congressman Jeff Jackson visited Dallas In May to announce the West Trade Street waterline replacement project. He presented Dallas Mayor Haley Beaty with a check for $959,752. The funds will be used to replace aging infrastructure from the 1940's in Dallas.In the last 12 months, both Cherryville and Bessemer City have received more that $1 million earmarked for upgrades to infrastructure, including replacing pump stations installed in the 1960's.
Preservation Gaston presents awards
Preservation Gaston is dedicated to preserving buildings, sites, and properties of historical or architectural importance in Gaston County. In an event last week, they presented awards to local people who have spearheaded or participated in local projects of note.
Lucy Penegar won the Advocacy Award, which will be named the Lucy Penegar award in future years. Lucy is a Gaston County treasure, and has had a hand in the Loray Mill Project, and too many others to count.
Robert Ragan won the Merit Award, for his seminal books on textile heritage and history. Accepting the award on his behalf were Carol, Bill, and Catherine Carstarphen
Victoria Melvin Propert and Blair Propert and Melissa and James Melvin won the Rehabilitation Award, Commercial, for the Historic Dallas Jail
David and Wendy Hostetler won the Rehabilitation Award, Residential Award, for Stowe Manor.
Robbie and Caroline Delaney won the Rehabilitation Award, Commercial Award, Mount Holly Mill. Robbie and Caroline own the Muddy River Distillery.
Alex and Jessica Churchill won the Preservation Award, Residential.
Blues Out Back is back, baby!
Blues Out Back, the popular music series hosted by the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, returns this summer to the Museum’s backyard garden.This Saturday June 1 st, 6-9 PM:Anna Holloway & Trace CasanovaThe series opens June 1 and runs through September 7th. Admission is $5 for those 13 and over, and free to Museum members.Tickets
What is the Pet Fair All about?
Bringing pet lovers together
Pet fashion show
Adoption agencies
Meeting vendors that supply pet supplies along with many other vendors
K9 police show
Kids Pretend Pet Hospital
Panel discussion with local veterinariansPet FoodPet Accessories
Fun! Fun! Fun!
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Miami Fusion Cafe
Serving Key Lime and Passion Fruit pies! We have the best tres leche ever!!!
If you haven't checked out Shelli's She Shed in Stanley- what are you waiting for!
Shelli's She Shed is a home decor boutique full of floral stems & arrangements and unique, vintage, antique, retro, farmhouse styles and the perfect gift items.Open on Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am-4pm980-318-3816106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Check us out!
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