Good morning- it's Tuesday November 3rd- please remember to vote (if you haven't already!). It is 23 days until Thanksgiving...can't wait!
Today will be plenty of sun, with a high of 65.
Gastonia Ballpark looking great-2 new projects break ground
Much of the seating and multipurpose field appears to be completed-very exciting! Two other projects are under way in the FUSE district. The first in the revitalization of the Trenton Mill building into 89 loft apartments. The second is a 5000 square foot space attached to the Coca Cola building which will be occupied by Durham based Durty Bull Brewing Company, which will also house the first restaurant in the FUSE district.
Holidays at the Garden Tickets on salePresale tickets for Holidays at the Garden are on sale now. The event runs November 27 through January 3rd 2021. Info...
A lot of folks are really excited that Sammy's Restaurant and Pub is finally open in Dallas on the Court Square. More..
Folks are excited-Cake Me Away Bakery is coming to Dallas and will be right next between Sammy's and Dallas Paint & Glass. They are not taking orders or publishing an opening date at this time, while they remodel and get everything ship shape.
Belmont Sake Dining Room ReopensI know a lot of people are happy- the Belmont Sake dining room is open! They ask that you social distance and wear masks when not at your table, and refrain from joining them if you have any symptoms of Covid-19. Let's keep everyone safe!
Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration is negotiating with the Catawba Nation tribe on a plan to offer gambling at a new casino near Kings Mountain. The gaming compact would specify the types of games allowed, and how much the tribe would send the state. Those plans are part of a lawsuit brought by by the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, which opposes the new casino.
Rock slide Blocks Section of Blue Ridge ParkwaySunday's wind and rain continue to impact the Parkway. Park staff discovered a rock slide earlier this afternoon, near Milepost 340 that is blocking both lanes. Expect this area to be closed through the weekend. Visitors will need to find alternate routes via Hwy 80.
It is estimated that 257,000 lost health insurance during the pandemicThis is according to the North Carolina Medical Journal. Because of this many people have skipped needed medications and treatments. North Carolina is one of only 12 states that has not adopted medicaid expansion.
So this is creepy..and coolWatch Disney's new skinless Robot head meets your gaze and blinks...here
Queen Bee Bakery has new owners
Queen Bee bakery in Mount Holly has new owners. The new owners are Sam and Dominique Robinson, owners of Pop Maizen. The recipes and employees will remain the same.
The Wandering Cup opens The Wandering Cup is open-they are a small coffee shop located inside A Little bit of Art at 900 South fork village Drive #G2 in Belmont. More...
Corona virus cases rocket in Gaston County
23 Gaston County People Have died of Covid-19 since last TuesdayActive cases have shot up from 1645 to 2073. To date 5,695 have recovered, and we have had 7,910 positive tests. 142 people have died in Gaston County from the virus. The largest group of positive cases are in the 25-49 age group. See interactive graphic here...
