Can't keep mountain people down! Replacement bridge at Stikes Holler.Hello Tuesday, it's David.  Today is October 22nd, 2024Loving this fall weather...fall apples, fall football!Below you will see a piece about our neighbors in the mountains. I hope you will see fit to lend a helping hand if you are able. 

Tuesday's weather:Today will be pleasant with plenty of sunshine The high will be 80.Tonight will be clear and cool with a low of 46.

Gastonia natives need your help to help others"The devastation is biblical"

Gastonia natives Leeth Davis and his wife, along with a group of local Ashe County volunteers, have started Lansing's Bridge to Recovery. Lansing BTR is a 501(c)3 charity where all of the moneys and volunteer efforts go to rebuild private driveways, roads, or bridges. Every penny goes directly to the people affected.From the Gofumdme:On September 27th, 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated the community of Lansing located in Ashe County, North Carolina. Many residents in the region have suffered severe damage to their homes and property due to flash flooding and fallen trees. Lansing's Bridge to Recovery is a 501c3 nonprofit organization of individuals living in the area that are working diligently to rebuild/repair private bridges, culverts, and driveways throughout the community. We are focusing on those who do not have access to and from their homes and cannot financially afford to fix the damage. We have dozens of volunteers with professional expertise in road building, bridge building, project management, construction, and heavy equipment operation that are donating their time for FREE. We already have heavy excavation equipment, dump trucks, trailers, and off-road vehicles on site and in route. Funds will be primarily used towards materials and supplies for rebuilding access for those in desperate need and aiding in further construction projects for those devastated by this disaster. If there are any leftover funds, it will be given to vetted, non-profit funds in the area. Who We Are:We started out as a group of friends (Steven Howell, Lora Young, and Leeth & Emily Davis) around a grill in downtown Lansing, NC after the flood waters receded. We began by grilling food, collecting supplies, and delivering to those in need. It has since transformed into one of many key relief efforts in the area. We formed a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Lansing's Bridge to Recovery. We have helped hundreds of residents in Lansing, Warrensville, Creston, Laurel Springs, Crumpler, Piney Creek, and other surrounding areas in Ashe County, NC. Our base camp is set up in downtown Lansing, NC at The Liar's Bench and surrounding buildings. We have a free clothing store, supply warehouse, material yard, and office setup. We are building bridges to reconnect our communities.Link to gofundmeLink to website

Looks like Whataburger is coming to Gastonia

Whataburger is coming to Gastonia, and will be in the old Backyard Burgers location. Whataburger has quite a following. They have been around since 1950, and were originally from Corpus Christi Texas. They currently have 817 locations. They have a large menu, but they are know for their extra large hamburgers, that supposedly take two hands to hold.There have been several Whataburger and What-A -Burger restaurants over the years, and some still exist. One you may know is the What-A-Burger Drive In's out of Concord. Whataburger is not related to the Concord operation.

Local companies DTEL and ICS have merged with Responsive Technology PartnersJim LaBrec, President of Gastonia based companies DTEL and ICS, has announced their recent merger with Responsive Technology Partners. DTEL is involved in  the sales, installation and support of business phone systems, surveillance cameras, access control, structured cabling, technology services brokering and telecom expense assessments.  ICS is known as an IT Managed Services Provider.  This involves the sales and ongoing support of IT hardware, IT security and IT software as well as virtual CIO services and consulting.The companies will retain staff and their Gastonia location.For more info... 

The Mount Holly Lantern Parade gets more fabulous every year!This year 21 local schools, tons of individuals, businesses and neighborhoods participated in the 7th annual  Mount Holly Lantern Parade. Mount Holly Streets were packed! There are so many cool pictures we can't show them all, but here are a few...

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

Street Festival-Multiple Bands- 101West Warren Street, Shelby NC

Isaac Vargas outdoes himself again with Halloween Town

Issac Vargas of Mount Holly is a man of many, many  talents!  He has written  children's books, made a ton of how-to videos, and is famous for his Halloween and Christmas displays. You can see his display at 113 Scaleybark Court in Mount Holly. Or check out his video here.

Highland School of Technology among Charlotte Metro's top high schoolsAccording to a recent survey by Niche.com, Gastonia's Highland School of Technology is once again in the top tier of the best high schools in the Charlotte Metro area.Placing at #5, Highland got a A in academics and teaching, an A- in Clubs and Activities, Diversity, College Prep and Administration. Highland got an overall A+ Niche grade.Also in the top 25 was Gaston Early College High School at #21, and South Point High School at #24.

Charlotte leaders looking at revitalizing Bojangles ColiseumThe Bojangles Coliseum is 69 years old- built in 1955. Every time I go I think -what a cool building! The mid-century modern esthetic is just amazing.Now local Charlotte leaders are looking at a likely budget, a sequence and cost of needed projects, and how that would benefit Charlotte tourism.Many of you have attended events at the venue...Elvis was here several times. Currently the Coliseum is home to the Charlotte Checkers.Interesting fact: the roof is tin, not steel.

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.

Gastonia's Bo named Law Enforcement Hero Dog of the YearThe Gastonia Police Department's K-9 Bo has been named the Law Enforcement Hero Dog of the Year by the American Humane Association.Chief Trent Conard expressed his pride in Bo’s achievement, stating, “Bo’s extraordinary skill and determination exemplify the best of what we hope for in our K-9 officers. His work not only enhances public safety in Gastonia, but also brings peace of mind to families in their most difficult moments.”

Local musical royalty Darin and Brooke Aldridge were at the Livermush Festival on Saturday. They appear regularly on the Grand Ole Opry.  We came late and sere so disappointed- they were out of livermush!

Miami Fusion Cafe

by Richard Walker

Gaston College's final tune up before next week's Region 10 championships was a success as all four runners finished with personal bests and the Rhinos competed in a talented field of mostly NCAA Division I runners on Saturday morning at Milliken Research Center in Spartanburg, S.C.

Sophomore Keirieonna Wilson (19 minutes, 30.5 seconds for 80th-place), freshman Lexi Birtwistle (20:28.9 for 117th), freshman Maddie Frank (21:07.9 for 140th) and sophomore Abbygale King (25:38.8 for 186th) all had their best times as Gaston College was without other runners and didn't have the necessary five participants for a team score.

"I could not be more proud of how the ladies ran today," Gaston College cross country coach Kody Kubbs said. "All four of our runners set career bests with their times at an incredibly competitive invitational."Today's performance is a testament to their hard work and dedication to their training routine. This was our final tune up before Region 10 next Saturday so it's definitely nice to go into the week feeling good about where our training has gotten us too."Now we gotta turn around and get ready for our biggest race of the year next Saturday."

If you haven't checked out Shelli's She Shed in Stanley- what are you waiting for!

Shelli's She Shed is a home decor boutique full of floral stems & arrangements and unique, vintage, antique, retro, farmhouse styles and the perfect gift items.New Hours: Fri & Sat 10am-4pm980-318-3816106 W Dallas Rd., Stanley, NC 28164Check us out!

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