Good morning- it's Tuesday! David here. Today is October 20th. It's time for apple crisp and raking leaves!
Today will be partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78.
3rd annual Mount Holly Lantern ParadeWhat: Mount holly Lantern ParadeWhere: Tuckaseege Park, Mount HollyWhen: 7-10 PM October 24This year the theme is the circus! The lanterns will be set up at Tuckaseege Park on the circular walkway, spectators will walk past the lanterns and immerse yourself in the greatest show on earth! Sign up here for your reservation to walk through the lantern parade. Social distancing and masks will be required.
Love pumpkin? Something Pumpkin winners announced!Pumpkin lasagna-with spinach?From main dishes to desserts- and the best decorated pumpkins, check them out here..
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Panthers beat bad teams without McCartney-now they really need him
The Chicago Bears were too much for the Panthers Sunday, winning 23-16. The Bears defense kept Bridgewater off balance most of the day, and he ended up throwing two interceptions. More...
North Carolina's plan to vaccinate residentsA vaccination for covid-19 can't get here (safely) fast enough. North Carolina has submitted it's plan to rill out the drug, once it is available.In the first phase health care providers at high risk for exposure and workers in long term care facilities will be vaccinated. See plan here...
Sorry Brave's fans...there's no crying in baseball!The Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in games 7 of the National League Championship Series-which means they will meet the Tampa Bay Rays in the world Series, beginning today.
Trump to visit Gastonia airport tomorrowPresident Trump will visit the Gastonia airport by helicopter tomorrow. The campaign rally starts at 7 PM, with gates opening at 4 PM.
Kamala Harris to visit Charlotte and Asheville WednesdayMs.Harris will visit tomorrow , a week after her trip was postponed when two of her entourage tested positive for Coronavirus.The two presidential candidates will have their final debate Thursday night in Nashville.Microphones will be muted during the 2 minute answer phase, and then be open afer.
Sammy's Restaurant & Pub of Dallas set to open!It's been a long time coming, but Sammy's in Dallas should be open by the end of the month. There will be a restaurant side, and a bar side, with a divider in between.. There will also be a deck out back for outdoor seating. We can't wait-yay Dallas! More...
Corona virus cases rocket in Gaston County 6 Gaston County People Have died of Covid-19 since last TuesdayActive cases have shot up from 963 to 1320. To date 5,296 have recovered, and we have had 6,721 positive tests. 105 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...
Map of confirmed Covid-19 cases.As you can see, Gaston County has 401-600 cases per 100,000 residents, as opposed to Mecklenberg's 201-400.
"Well known" NC pastor allegedly pees on woman during Delta flightAlicia Beverly was asleep in the back of a Delta red eye from Las Vegas to Detroit, when she was awakened by someone peeing on her. She screamed, and the pastor was detained by an off duty cop. The pastor's name has not been released, and his associates threatened legal action if his name is revealed. They are saying the incident was caused by a reaction to a sleep medication. More...
The Pita Wheel now open!A Gaston County favorite- the new Pita Wheel is open at 110 South York Street in Gastonia. More...
Gastonia Farmers Market closed after vendor test positive for Covid.The Farmers Market will remain closed through Thursday October 22nd, after a vendor tested positive for the virus. A deep cleaning of the facility will occur while the market is closed.
