Pictured are ariel performers with Caroline Calouche & Co. See article below.Good morning Gaston County! It's David, and today is November 15, 2022.
Today's weather:Looks like winter really is on the way...the high today will be 43, with rain at times.Tonight won't be much different; the low will be 41 with occasional rain.
Photo by Michael Church
Caroline Calouche- A Gastonia success storyOur writer Nicole Rogers caught up with Gastonia native and founder of Caroline Calouche & Co, Caroline Calouche. After studying at Gaston Dance Theater, Texas Christian University, in Rome Italy, and The Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance, Calouche formed her own very successful dance and cirque company in Charlotte. More...
Livent completes expansion of lithium facility in Bessemer CityThe Bessemer City location of Livent recently completed an expansion that increases their lithium hydroxide manufacturing capacity by 50%.According to the company, Livent is the original lithium company in the U.S., founded in 1940. They say that they are poised to profit from the increased need for electric vehicle batteries. In 2019 Livent had 900 acres and 240 employees. It is unclear how many employees they have after this most recent expansion.
The Gaston Community FoundationThe Gaston Community Foundation is the leading steward of philanthropic giving in Gaston County. Founded in 1978, The Gaston Foundation is a public charity governed by a local board of volunteer directors.The Foundation has given away over $115 million in its 44 year history, and recently built a beautiful new building on the former Girl Scouts property on South New Hope Road in Gastonia. No Community Foundation dollars went towards the new building; all funds were raised or donated.
American Red Cross $7500 ArtPop $750
Backpack Weekend Food Program $5000 African American Museum $10,000
Ronald McDonald House $5000 Schiele Museum $15,000
Dallas High Shoals Ministry $5000 Least of These $10,000
Belmont's Zapps Wholesale nominated for Fast 50 list againBelmont's Zapps Wholesale, owned by Anthony Zapparelli, has been nominated once again for the Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50.To be included on the Fast 50 list, eligible companies must have completed three full years of operation by the end of 2021 and logged sales of at least $1 million that year. They are privately held corporations, proprietorships or partnerships — not subsidiaries or divisions — that are based in the greater Charlotte region.
What's up with the Twisted Goat Deli in Cramerton? Obviously they are closed; the sign says to contact the Pita Wheel for inquiries...so we did. No response yet.
Kings Mountain Casino not out of the woods yetGaming commission officials are still not satisfied that the Kings Mountain Two Kings Casino is in compliance with two basic conditions: whether the Catawba (Indians) have retained sole proprietary interest in the casino and whether the Catawba got approval for management contracts related to the casino.Both are basic requirements of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, a law passed in the 1980s to shield tribes “from organized crime and other corrupting influences (and) to ensure that the Indian tribe is the primary beneficiary of the gaming operation.”Doug Brwon, a Cleveland County businessman, had shed all of his interest in the project, fearing that the casino may never get built.
The Gastonia General Obligation Bonds passed November 8thGastonia voters approved a $75 million dollar general obligation bond package on the November 8th election ballot.
Potential projects that could be funded by the bond referendum:
Street Repaving: $15-20 million
Intersection Improvements: $20 million
Safety Improvements Around Schools & Parks: $10 million
Sidewalks and Pedestrian Safety: $5 million
Roadway Manhole Cover Repairs: $2-5 million
Planning and Early Engineering for Future Road Projects: $5 million
I-85 Widening Utility Relocation and Design Enhancements: $10 million
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 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!
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The Panthers beat Atlanta on a rainy Thursday 25-15
Walker, Pineiro get redemptionIt's nice to finally say something good about the Panthers.
QB PJ Walker made a couple of questionable throws, but he did pretty well keeping control of the ball. He was 10 of 16 attempts for 108 yards and zero turnovers.D'Onta Foreman looked great- he had 130 rushing yards and a touchdown on 31 carries.He has really shone since McCaffrey left. Linebacker Frankie Luvu continues to shine, he had 12 tackles (2 for loss) and 2 sacks.Kicker Eddy Pineiro bounced back from last weeks fiasco, kicking field goals of 46, 49, 40, and 37 yards. He did miss one extra point.The Panthers plan to start Baker Mayfield on Sunday against the Ravens, after PJ Walker was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain that happened during the game with the Atlanta Falcons Thursday night. The Panthers are a 11.5 point underdog against Baltimore, according to DraftKings.
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Gaston County JobsWork from Home American Express Travel $20-$26.25 hr, Pharmacy Tech $15 hr, Street &solid waste worker $30 hr, Dental front desk $15-$19 hr, and more.
