The above photo was one of the submissions by local citizens and businesses to the Mount Holly Leaf WatchHelo Tuesday, it's David. Today is November 1, 2022.Today's weather:Today will be partly sunny, pleasant and warmer, with a high of 76.Tonight will be mild, with increasing cloudiness. The low will be 55.
Gateway85 project moves aheadThe Gateway85 project is a 365 acre industrial project that is expected to include about 4.5 million square feet of industrial space when completed. The project’s first phase was a success in delivering two industrial buildings totaling 911,125 square feet that were fully leased by Amazon.com Inc. and the U.S. Postal Service, respectively.The project is located The development site is located just east of Cox Road in Gastonia, bounded to the north by NC Highway 7 and Interstate 85 to the south.
What's happening with Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Mount Holly?Olde Mecklenburg Brewery announced in April that they were opening a new location in Mount Holly. The new restaurant plans call for a 7000 square foot, two level restaurant with a view of the Catawba River.OMB is targeting a summer 2023 opening. The company told us that they are starting construction soon.
What's up at Cardinal Gin?We heard a rumor that Cardinal Gin- part of Southern Artisan Spirits- is being sold. It's not true, according to co-owner Alex Mauney. They have moved temporarily to Ranlo. In the meantime they are moving forward with constructing a tasting room/distillery/restaurant/bar in Kings Mountain off of Exit 8. Evidently North Carolina law has changed, and they will be able to sell unlimited bottles at the distillery location.Can't wait!
New location of Cardinal Gin in Kings Mountain
Continued push to retire the Rd Raider mascotThere is a continued push to retire the Red Raider mascot. Another protest by tribal leaders, community members, and students was held in October.Lumbee tribe member Rebecca LaClaire said " “I am not a mascot, no ethnic race should be a mascot,” LaClaire said. “There’s no other ethnic race in the United States that is a mascot, and why should Native Americans be mascots?” She also questions the word "Raider". "We are not raiders. We did not raid our land," she said. "Why would you put a Native American person with the word 'raider?' That's the part that I don't get."South Point High Schools original mascot was a Cardinal- North Carolina's state bird. But the mascot was changed to the current Indian symbol in 1969, because the original bird mascot wasn't "tough enough", according to former verbiage on the school's athletic club booster site.The South Point Big Red Booster Site prominently displays the seal of the Native American Guardians Association, which approves of the continued use of the name and symbol. They do not disclose the opposition to Native-themed mascots from local members of the Lumbee Tribe, the Metrolina Native American Association, the North Carolina Commission on Indian Affairs and the National Congress of American Indians.The Gaston County school board has released a statement saying it has no policy on mascots, and that changing the mascot should happen at the school and community levels.As of this report, 11,659 people have signed a petition to retire the Red Raider, , and 3,768 people have signed a petition to keep the Red Raider mascot, both at change.org.
This week we learned that the Banner News is going out of business on November 10. We want to thank their staff, especially editor-in-Chief Alan Hodge, for the support of our community through the years.
Early Voting Began October 20With Early Voting just around the corner, it's important to know where you can go to vote. There are four locations (see below). Full details are available on the Gaston County Government website here. Mount Holly Municipal Complex400 E. Central AvenueMount Holly, NC 28120Gaston County Board of Elections Office 410 West Franklin Boulevard, Suite 30 Gastonia, NC 28052 Gaston County Citizens Resource Center 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway Dallas, NC 28034 Gaston County Main Library1555 East Garrison Boulevard Gastonia, NC 28054
Charming Cape Cod in Gastonia, $495,000We usually feature homes that are modern, mid-century modern, or have some historical interest or significance. This home was built in 1980, so it's 42 years old, but has been redone. We thought it was charming- we hope you do too.
This spacious Cape Cod custom remodeled home, sits in the beautiful Williamsburg neighborhood in Gastonia. Welcome Home with no HOA! It is near many amenities, with easy access to I-85 and is located in a quiet cul-de-sac which is very private. Extensive Renovation with high end finishes includes an all new kitchen with commercial style 6 burner range, quartz counter tops, new sinks, cabinets, and flooring. All new windows, Hard coat Stucco and Roof. A functional mud room was added that features built in cubbies for shoes, coats, backpacks, etc. A spacious master suite featuring sitting area, tub and walk in closet. The 4th bedroom has its own full bathroom, and can be used as an In-law suite or a loft. Basically a new home in an established location on a nice corner lot. Very roomy driveway with an attached garage.
Horse-Drawn Carriages Come to Mount HollyThe holidays are coming and there are lots of wonderful events planned throughout the county. Witness the beauty of Mount Holly’s downtown historic district with a Christmas carriage ride. Reserve your own private horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street! Carriage rides will be available on December 12,13, and 14 from 6-9 PM. Click here for full details!
At Oak Ridge Dental Arts, we are dedicated to caring for your family as we care for our own families. With years of experience and state-of-the-art dental technology we help you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. We ensure the best possible dental experience with friendly, personalized care in a comfortable environment. If you haven’t been to the dentist in the past six months or you are interested in enhancing your smile, give us a call. With one visit you’ll see why so many families in your neighborhood trust Oak Ridge Dental Arts with all their dental needs.
One completely unnecessary penalty, two missed kicks-Panthers beat themselves
Panthers lose to Atlanta, 37-34
DJ Moore made a spectacular catch to tie the game yesterday at 34-34...and them promptly took off his helmet, which caused a 15 yard penalty, and probably caused the wide left field goal attempt for Eddie Pineiro. Pineiro is probably looking for a job this week, after missing not one, but two easy filed goals- either of which would have won the game.That was the bad news- the good news is that the running game looked pretty good, and PJ Walker had a good day..except for a few bobbles. He looked good enough to start again next week. DJ Moore has a really good game..except for the ridiculous penalty that probably caused the Panthers to lose the game.
Sigh...so there's always next week.
Our friend and Master Photographer Rick Haithcox took this picture of these bear cubs over the weekend up in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The mama bear was at the base of the tree. Rick says he shot this with a long lens, so he was never near the bear family.
Shred Day - Fall 2022410 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NCSaturday November 5th8 am -12 noon*Goodwill will be on site-recycling electronics at this event!Do bring 3 banker boxes (or similar size plastic bins)Do bring your sensitive materials(i.e. items with your social security information, bank information, old taxes, etc.)Do sort your boxes prior to arrivalDo tell your friends and family about this FREE event!DO NOT bring already shredded papersDO NOT bring mixed papers, i.e. magazines, newspapers, etc. This takes up valuable space others could use to shred their documentsDO NOT have items like batteries, thumb drives, or CD's in your boxes, they can break the machineTo ensure all citizens are able to utilize this FREE event, we ask that you only bring personal items to shred,this event is not intended for businesses.
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Gaston County JobsRN School nurse $35-$0 hr, Street/Solid Waste worker $30 hr, Rideshare Driver $40 hr, Diesel mechanics $25-$35 hr, Social media coordinator from $20 hr, and more.
