Photo courtesy of Scotty ChisholmGood morning Gaston County, it's David. Today is November 19th, 2024It's ten days until Thanksgiving, so the holiday season is upon us!On this day in 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the brief but renowned Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the National Cemetery in Pennsylvania during the American Civil War.
Tuesday's weather:Today will be mostly cloudy with a couple of showers in the afternoon The high will be 65.Tonight will be mild with occasional rain and drizzle. The low will be 57.
Ginza Buffet opening soon
Ginza Buffet is reportedly opening soon. They are located in the Hamrick's shopping center where Planet Fitness and the Passion Grill used to be.They should be open by the end of the month.Interesting note: They have "planted" 24 artificial cherry trees in the parking lot.
In Japan, cherry blossoms are a significant cultural symbol that appear in paintings, poetry, film, and literature. They represent the brevity of life, and were historically associated with the samurai warriors of feudal Japan. There are even huge festivals for the viewing of the cherry blossom trees, which has carried over to the US.
Get ready for a holiday adventure like no other!Join us for Clara’s Trip: A Cirque & Dance Nutcracker Story, a unique twist on the beloved holiday classic, right here in Charlotte from December 27-29.Brought to you by Caroline Calouche & Co., this spectacular performance combines dance, acrobatics, and cirque magic, bringing Clara’s story to life in a way you've never seen before.Awe-inspiring choreography and acrobatic featsA heartwarming story filled with holiday cheerFun for the whole family—perfect for a holiday outing!Event Details: 📍 Location: Booth Theatre📅 Dates: December 27-29🎟️ Tickets: Available now here.
Passions Cafe & Bakery now open
Passions Cafe & Bakery is now open in Mount Holly. They are located at 793 West Charlotte Avenue (Hwy 27) beside El Valle and the Driver's License office.Hours are 6A-6P. They have
pastries, double-smoked bacon bagels, toasted baguettes, salads, sandwiches, and more.
Vitality Anti-Aging Center & Medical Spa now open in Belmont
Emily Goodrich and Grace Mclaurin have partnered to bring a luxury medical spa to Belmont. Vitality Anti- Aging Center & Medical Spa is now open at 1105 Spruce Street. If you are looking for quality health and beauty treatments visit us today! We offer:*Botox*Fillers*Facials*Brow waxing/Laminating*Tixel*Cool sculpting*Sculptra1105 Spruce Street, Suite 100B, Belmont 704-461-8393
Here's what's happening in Downtown Gastonia
Center City Crossings had their Grand Opening last Tuesday with the owners and founders of Keuster, the developers to celebrate and share their excitement about downtown Gastonia.
Rycon Construction has begun building their new office in downtown Gastonia.
A rising tide lifts all ships! Alchemy CoWorking announces a partnership with The Standard Gastonia. The Standard Gastonia is an office solution for established executives seeking an elevated work experience without the long-term burden of a lease and property management.
Holiday bling!
Not a fan of inflatables in yards, but this is pretty cool! Don't know how this guy got so many lights on this Mustang, but wow! Seen in the Charlotte Metro area.
Looks like $35 million project moving forward, finallyThe Gaston County Board of Commissioners last week approved incentives for Project Exchange.County documents show plans for a 305,760 square foot industrial building to be built at Highway 321 and I-85. The property is near Daimler Trucks North America's facilities in Gastonia.“It’s a great site, but an incredibly difficult site to access," "The company has figured out, after extensive research, how they can get in there to make this site work. ... This is a site that has wanted to be industrial for a long time, and we’ll finally be able to do it.” said Donny Hicks, executive director of the Gaston County Economic Development Commission.
County eliminating Community Service Support Division,saving $1.5 millionGASTONIA, N.C. – Following a thorough review of the services offered to the Gaston County community, County Manager Matt Rhoten announced today the elimination of the Community Support Services Division.Eleven positions (one of which is currently vacant) are being eliminated as the county seeks to ensure residents are getting the most efficient service delivery for their tax dollars. The departments under CSS – Hope United Survivor Network, Veterans Services and ACCESS -- will be reassigned within the county and their daily operations and service are unaffected. The work being done on the opioid crisis and homelessness in Gaston County will be shifted to other staff within the Department of Health and Human Services.“These are very difficult decisions we don’t take lightly, knowing these changes impact valued staff and their families,” Rhoten said. “Our CSS staff did excellent work, but we also have a responsibility to our taxpayers to be as efficient with our resources as possible, and sometimes that means having to make a hard choice.“We remain very much committed to working on these larger issues of homelessness and opioid addiction and recovery, but part of that work will be a greater partnership and empowerment of community organizations committed to tackling these complex questions.”Through the elimination of the positions, which includes salaries, benefits and other associated operating costs, the county projects to save nearly $1.5 million annually. The county is currently assessing the future use of the CSS building on Long Avenue, which could lead to additional cost savings.
Dallas has it going onDallas is set to get a new 24 hour gym called Workout Anytime. It will be located in the Windsor Square shopping center, near Papa's & Beer.We are hearing that Dallas is getting a free standing Starbucks to be located at 106 College View Drive. There is already a Starbucks inside the Ingles grocery store.Go Dallas!
Advance Auto to close 700 storesRaleigh based Advance Auto Parts is closing 700 stores. The currently have about 5000 locations.According to the company, neither the Belmont or the 3 Gastonia locations will be affected.
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Mystery solved
Everyone has been asking: What is being built in front of the Holiday Inn in Belmont? Mystery solved- it is an office 4 plex. Two offices have already been leased; one by a medical office and one by State Farm. The other two have not been leased.
Miami Fusion Cafe
Highland Tech has a marching band for the first time in 24 years!Highland School of Technology is known for its long-standing tradition and commitment to academic excellence. Now, the school’s band program is committed to establishing a tradition of its own.
For the first time since Highland opened in 2000, the band is fielding a halftime marching show during home football games. It’s a sign that the band program is growing under director Noah Williams’ leadership. Williams, who took over as director in 2022, is working to give Highland students a marching band experience that is similar to other high schools.
“It has been a goal of mine to have a full marching band program here,” said Williams. “When the students expressed an interest in learning and performing a halftime show this year, I told them, ‘Let’s do it.’”
A new dance studio called Studio 1 Eleven is coming to 111 North Main Street in Mount Holly.
Gaston College wins 5th straight behind first 30-point game since 2022
by Richard Walker
This preseason, NCAA Division I coaches were frequent visitors to Gaston College basketball practices.
Many were there to see 6-foot-2 sophomore point guard Jordan Brown.
Kept out of the season-opener by injury and slowed for the next few games, Brown keeps getting healthier and healthier.
On Monday night in a 103-86 win over Guilford Tech at Gastonia's Ashbrook High School, Brown also had one of the best games in school history as he scored 31 points to become Gaston College's first player to reach 30 points game in a game since February 2022.
"That's what we saw the whole preseason," first-year Rhinos coach Benny Moss said of Brown. "Those high ankle sprains are tough."I thought we did a good job of working him back easy in the first few games and not overdoing it. He said after the second half (on Saturday) that he felt normal and comfortable. And he obviously played really well today."
Brown hit his first five shots from the field and finished 10 of 13 overall (six of eight on 3-pointers) while making five of six free throws for 31 points to go with six rebounds and three assists.
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