Good morning Gaston County! It's David.Hope you had a happy and safe Thanksgiving...is it really time for Christmas?The McAdenville Christmas lights begin December 1st and go through December 26th, from 5:30-10:00 PM each night.
Today is November 28th, 2023Today will be mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 51.Tonight will be clear and very cold. The low will be 20. Brrrr!
City of Gastonia sues to get Honey Hunters out of stadiumThe City of Gastonia is asking the Court to terminate the Honey Hunter's possession of the stadium, and to also award monetary damages.The Honey Hunters have been kicked out of the Atlantic League for non-payment. The City alleges that the team defaulted on it's naming rights obligation, and also failed to make a payment which caused gas service to the stadium to be interrupted, which caused the generator to shut off. The City incurred for a repair and diagnostic service to the generator as a result.The City also alleges that maintenance of the stadium has been extremely poor. “This is not a cosmetic criticism, but rather a troubling pattern of improper maintenance which will diminish the life expectancy and value of the premises,” court documents state.GA hopes that we get a new team, a new responsible owner iwth deep pocktets, and a new regionally appropriate name for the team. We also think the FUSE idea is a good one, and can still be a source of pride for Gaston County.
Hope for the Holidays returns
After serving more than 1,200 children last year, The Lighthouse Children’s Advocacy Center will host ‘Hope for the Holidays (PDF)’ for its second year, with the aim of serving even more members of the Gaston County community in need.
Last year’s effort was sparked by a $50,000 ‘Secret Santa,’ which led to more than $20,000 in additional giving from businesses and community members. That same Secret Santa has pledged another $50,000 for 2023, and is encouraging the community to rally around those less fortunate to make their holiday season a bit brighter.
In addition to providing financial contributions, community members can help by purchasing items on the Hope for the Holidays wish list. All gifts must be dropped off by December 4.
In addition, businesses can participate by hosting collection drives for items or financial donations. The Lighthouse is also seeking volunteers to help with the distribution and shopping days in December. Individuals or businesses interested in contributing can learn more by emailing Heather Kauffman.
The Lighthouse will have two shopping days open to those in the community that need help for their children for the holidays.
Shopping days:
December 6th: City Church-Fairview Campus2782 Fairview Drive, Gastonia, NC 9-11 a.m., 4-6 p.m.
December 15th: Mt Holly Municipal Complex400 E. Central Avenue, Mt. Holly, NC9-11 a.m., 2-4 p.m.
Christmas Carriage RidesThere are still a few spots left for horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Mount Holly!
Witness the beauty of Mount Holly’s downtown historic district with a horse-drawn carriage ride on December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 from 6-9 PM.
Reserve yours before they’re gone!Reserve here...
Heritage Village Christmas, Dallas ParkDecember 9th, 1 PM
See the Heritage Village decorated as it would have been in the 1800'sFree Admission!
This Friday! Join the museum for a Victorian Christmas complete with FREE carriage rides as we join the Town of Dallas for our favorite holiday event-- Carols on the Square! Carriage rides start at 5:30pm in the museum’s carriage house and break at 6:30-7:15 for the town’s carol service at 6:30pm. Grab some apple cider and treats from the square, and head on over to the museum’s front porch to have your photo taken with Santa! While you’re at the museum, make sure to grab some more drinks and treats in our courtyard for our annual open house!
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Gaston Choral Society presents Sacred Visions featuring "Dreamweaver" by Ola Gjeilo Tis the season to be spellbound! Join The Gaston Choral Society accompanied by a guest string orchestra for our annual Winter concert, "Sacred Visions" featuring the masterwork "Dreamweaver" by Ola Gjeilo.Inspired by a medieval Norwegian folk poem set on Christmas Eve, "Dreamweaver" will take you on an epic journey through the afterlife and encompass the true meaning of Christ's birth. Alongside this 7 movement performance we also hope you enjoy the timeless charm of some traditional and non-traditional Christmas carols.Support our local Gaston County arts & music community! Tickets on sale here: Tickets
Belmont Abbey listed among Charlotte Metro's largestBelmont Abbey was listed as the 7th largest college in the Charlotte Metro area by the Charlotte Business Journal. According to the list, The Abbey has enrollment of 1654 in the fall of this year, and annual in-state tuition is $19,500.Belmont Abbey is a private, Roman Catholic liberal arts college, founded in 1876.
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.
Gaston Tourism wins award
Gaston County Tourism Development has reason to celebrate after receiving two 2023 Tourism Achievement Awards from the North Carolina Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) during its Tourism Leadership Conference in Raleigh earlier this month.
The purpose of the Tourism Achievement Awards is to honor and showcase innovation, best practices, creativity, and the results that tourism professionals accomplish through their marketing efforts.
Tourism Development received the Gold award for Best Leisure Marketing – Small Bureau – for Online Events Calendar Enhancements due to the creation of a more exhaustive and up-to-date community events calendar through which staff saw a 61% increase in their website sessions.
The staff also received the Platinum award for Best Convention Marketing – Small Bureau – for Collegiate Sports National Championship. As a result of the department’s promotion of the marketing efforts, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) selected Gaston County and CaroMont Health Park to host its 2023 and 2024 Division III Men’s and Women’s Soccer National Championships.
“I want to emphasize the role the team played in bringing these projects to fruition for the benefit of our local tourism partners and residents,” said Michael Applegate, director of Tourism Development. “They work hard every day to support our mission so this recognition is very rewarding.”
Cleary's Bookstore opens drive-through!
Cleary's Bookstore in Mount Holly now has a drive though window! They hope to be fully open next weekend. Meanwhile you can order online here...The pick-up window is open 2-6 Tuesday through Sunday.
Frank Reich is out as head coach
Frank Reich was relieved of his duties yesterday by owner David Tepper. Reich was coach for just 11 games.The Panthers are 1-10, with the worst record in the leagueReich was hired in January of this year; interim coach Steve Wilks was not hired and is now the defensive coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers.
“I want to thank Frank for his dedication and service, and we wish him well. Effective immediately, Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as our interim head coach. Senior Assistant Jim Caldwell will be a special adviser to Offensive Coordinator Thomas Brown, who will take over play calling duties.” said Tepper.Reich said he has "no hard feelings". “There’s a heart-pounding disappointment in not hitting the marks that we needed to hit to keep this going and try to get it turned around,” Reich said. “It hurts me for the guys, the team, the coaches and the fans.”
Titans 17 , Panthers 10Guess what? The Panthers lost!Watching the Panthers is like watching a bad movie that won't end.Bryce Young looked okay based on the situation he was in, and the help he got (or didn't get).Same old sad song: no protection, no help from receivers, running game weak.Bright spots? Not many:*Offensive Linebacker Brian Burns, 4 tackles, 1 sack, 2 QB hits*Defensive Tackle Derrick Brown: 5 tackles, one pass defensed*Running Back Chuba Hubbard: 14 carries, 45 yards, rushing touchdown, 5 receptions, 47 receiving yards.The Panthers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa this Sunday at 4:05 PM
Happy Holidays from Shelli's She Shed in Stanley!
The 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-5pm980-318-3816106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Info...
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