Happy Tuesday everyone! David here.Today is September 15th.
Today will be mostly cloudy and not as warm, with lower humidity, and a high of 80.
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus...just fewer lights in Christmastown
There will be lights in Christmastown (McAdenville) this year, just not as many. There will be no lights along the lake, no tree lighting ceremony, and no Yule Log Parade- all in response to Coronavirus. I guess some Christmas is better than no Christmas....2020 can't get out of here soon enough....
Online Open House regarding the Lynx Silver Line to BelmontThere is an online open house today at 5:30 PM regarding the light rail project to Belmont. The LYNX Silver Line is a proposed 26-mile light rail project from the City of Belmont in Gaston County, through Center City Charlotte and the Town of Matthews, with a potential extension into Union County. Get webinar info here...
The building housing Nellie's Southern Kitchen in Belmont has been sold to new owners. Renovations are being made to the building, including changes in the kitchen and a larger expo window. A new manager, Chad Holland, has been brought in from Texas to oversee operations as well.
Gaston college to Receive A $5.3 Million Dollar Grant
Gaston college and Catawba Valley Community College are both receiving funding to produce personal protective equipment. The Gaston College grant will
go toward the construction of an Incubator and Extrusion Center for Advanced Fibers for the Textile Technology Center. The aim is to
allow more production for equipment including diagnostic test kits and fabrics for PPE, such as face coverings, shields and gowns. The testing and prototyping of reusable PPE products will be used for entrepreneurs and existing manufacturers,
Local Museums Reopening
The Gaston County Museum of Art & History has reopened-at least the first and second floors. Admission is free, but appointments are required.Bechtler Museum of Modern Art: Reopening on Friday, September 25. Free admission during opening weekend.Charlotte Museum of History: Opening TBD. The museum is hosting a one-day ticketed outdoor event on Saturday, September 19.Discovery Place Science: Reopening on Saturday, September 26.Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture: Opening TBD, but the museum is continuing to host virtual events.Levine Museum of the New South: Opening TBD, but the museum is continuing to host virtual events, including one tomorrow with Dr. Bernice A. King, the daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.Mint Museum (Uptown and Randolph Road): Reopening Friday, September 25. Free admission during opening weekend.NASCAR Hall of Fame: Reopening September 16.
Panthers fall to Raiders 34-30Here are 4 big takeaways from Sunday's game...
For more info on how to support this great event for Gaston County Veterans and Camp Centurion, see here
Not in Gaston County, but still disappointing...Spoon's BBQ on South Boulevard in Charlotte is closing. They have been there since 1963.
Supposedly Metro Diner is still opening across from Franklin Square in Gastonia. We are trying to contact management to find out what's up...There has been no word since March, when they said they would be opening "between June and September."
Our friends at Old Stone Steakhouse in Belmont are back open for lunch, Monday through Friday!
More restaurant news...Mike's Grill in Bessemer City is for sale. Owner Vicki Lutz says "Hardest decision I've ever had to make!"
Panthers worth $2.6 Billion according to ForbesCarolina ranked 22nd out of 32 franchises in value. David Tepper placed 2nd in the wealthiest owners list, with a fortune of $13 billion. Dallas placed first again on the most valuable franchises list at $5.7 billion. The NFL is the most lucrative sports league in the world, based on franchise values and collective revenue.
72 Gaston County People Have Died of Covid-19Active cases are 1,213. To date 3,283 have recovered, and we have had 4,568 positive tests. 72 people have died from the virus. The largest group of positive cases are in the 25-49 age group. See interactive graphic here...
