So just like that, Halloween has come and gone. Thanksgiving is just 3 weeks and 2 days away…

Today is election day- make sure you vote! (If you haven’t already!) We still have the Election Hub below with info on local candidates for your reference.

Today's weather: Mostly sunny with a high of 68-nice!

Tonight: Clear and chilly with a low of 40.

Mannington Mills has announced that they will close their McAdenville textile plant, eliminating 296 jobs just after Christmas on December 27. The company is exiting the residential carpet business due to declining demand.

The McAdenville site is about 27 acres; the 565,690 square foot facility was built in 1963.

Piedmont Lithium an Sayona Mining have completed their merger, and are now Elevra.

According to a recent press release “Elevra remains committed to advancing its Carolina Project in Gaston County, North Carolina as a cornerstone of its global project portfolio. “  “The Carolina Project is an advanced, strategically located, pre-development site in North Carolina and a key asset within Elevra’s development portfolio,” said Lucas Dow, Managing Director & CEO of Elevra Lithium.  “We are focused on building a responsible operation that contributes to the local economy, supports the clean energy growth, and reflects the values of Gaston County and its communities.”

Elevra has yet to receive permission from Gaston County to proceed with their lithium project, despite acquiring substantial property in Gaston County near Cherryville.

Five Spur Steakhouse opened early last month at 115 East Main Street in Cherryville. Owner Johnny Ray Bousselot, also owns The Hoot Nanny in Forest City and Johnny Ray Smokehouse in Fallston.

We will offer "a lot of incredible things, everything from a wonderful 10-ounce fillet, to salmon, crabcakes, of course those famous fried cheese curds that we're very famous for," said Bousselot. "We're going to have spinach dip. We're going to have a shrimp cocktail."

They are located at 115 East Main Street in Cherryville. Their phone number is 704-769-8321.

I am giving away this male goose. He is evil and hates all things good in the world. He’s never met you, but he already hates you. On the plus side, he is pretty good about protecting chickens. If you’re interested , next spring we’d be willing to take him back for a few weeks and breed with our females, and split the hatchlings with you.

Zachary Shuford on Cherryville Town Talk

Gaston County is facing a serious food crisis with the recent discontinuation of SNAP benefits.  In response, Gaston Community Foundation is taking immediate action to support local organizations providing critical food relief to our neighbors in need.

In October, they granted $65,000 through our Community Grants Cycle to local food pantries, including Crisis Assistance Ministry, Bountiful Blessings, Christ Community Outreach Food Ministry, and Belmont Community Organization.  Additional grants are being distributed in the coming weeks to organizations who were awarded grants during this grant cycle.

You can reach out to STAFF here.

The Mount Holly Historical Museum had their grand opening of their new space in the Citizens Center in Mount Holly on Sunday, November 2nd. If you missed the event Sunday, you can stop in to visit the museum now yourself. It is officially open to the public!

414 E. Central Ave, Mount Holly, NC

Monday - Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturday: 10 AM to 2 PM

Learn More: Mount Holly Historical Society

The museum is FREE to visit and open to the public!

An election guide was generated by the Gaston Business Association working with the Charlotte Ledger. Check it out above for info on all the local candidates.

Shout out to Ariene Bethea! Her company Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio has made the Charlotte Business Journal’s list of the largest black owned businesses in the Charlotte Metro Area.

It’s hard to explain everything this firm offers- residential and commercial interior design, furniture, art and accessories. They also host local and international design and decorating trips…check it out here.

Marketing Manager w/ Bisque Imports $110-$125k

Automotive Technician w/ Keith Hawthorne Ford, up to $100k

Sales Consultant w/ West Shore Home Belmont, $125k

If you haven't checked out Shelli's She Shed in Stanley-

what are you waiting for!