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Good morning Gaston County! David again...
Today is September 19th. Today's weather:Today will be partly sunny with a high of 80.Tonight will be mainly clear with low of 57.
Western & Southern tennis tournament coming to the River District?
Regular readers will know that The River District is a 1400 acre development just across the Catawba River from Gaston County. It is also just west of the the Charlotte Douglas Airport.Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte have committed $95 million to help build a tennis complex in the River district to bring the Western & Southern Open professional tennis tournament to Charlotte.Why does this matter to Gaston County? Because it would literally be right next door. Money for our restaurants, hotels, and more. Plus, how cool would it be to have a tennis tournament 10 minutes away?The fly in in the ointment? There may be a couple. First, it looks like the State General Assembly will include incentives for the tennis complex, but will they, and for how much?Second, Cincinnati is pulling out the stops to keep the tournament. They had a noticeable increase in attendance this year, and in July, the Ohio Governor approved a budget that included $22.5 million commitment to the tournament.So we'll see....we are keeping our fingers crossed!
What is Belmont doing about pedestrian safety?Belmont has had eight pedestrian related crashes this year. That is higher than any of the six previous years; one crash was fatal and one sent a child to the hospital in critical condition.
Mayor Marc Seelinger called an emergency meeting last Friday after a young child was injured and sent to the hospital. The child has since been released, and is expected to have a full recovery.
Rick Jordan, who is currently running for mayor, said he was not shocked at all. “It was only a matter of time . . . For every year of inaction, you see in other cities, you fall five years behind,” Jordan said.Ideas discussed at the meeting included dropping the speed limit to 25 mph, forming a traffic advisory committee, adopting the State's Zero Vision initiative, and reducing red tape for citizens to have speed bumps installed.Police Chief Boyce Falls also stated that they need help with hiring more crossing guards.
Cici's is back!From manager Michael McLaughlin-Smith:
As the new GM, I want to let everyone know that we are very excited to serve Gaston county once again with a full, hot, fresh buffet featuring endless pizza, pasta, salad, soup and desserts.
While we began occupying the building this week, we are currently in the process of updating the store to ensure we can provide the best experience for everyone who visits us. As such, it looks as though our opening day will now tentatively be Friday, September 22nd, 2023.
For more information contact: [email protected]
What's the buzz?
The Mount Holly Farmers Market Crosswalk is getting a makeover! This past week the honeycombs were painted and local artists will soon visit the “hive” to paint the honeybees onto the honeycomb to finish out the project!
This project will be completed by the end of October, visit Main Street to check it out.
226 S. Main Street, Mount Holly, NC 28120
Two massive buildings finished at Gateway85 project near Mount HollyPoettker Construction has announced that they have completed two buildings in the Gateway 85 project between Gastonia and Lowell.The buildings are 705,000 and 241,000 square feet respectively.Gateway 85 has landed several big name tenants so far. Newell Brands, Amazon, and the U.S. Post Office have also reportedly signed leases.Gateway85 is located along I85 between Mount Holly and Lowell.
Mimi Fusion Cafe now open in LowellLooks good! Now open at 125 North Main Street in Lowell (The old Grits N' Greens location)
A Belmont Candidate Meet & Greet is being hosted by Belmont Rotary Club on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at TechWorks Gaston, 52A Ervin St., Belmont, NC 28012. All candidates for Belmont mayor and city council have been invited.
Time will be allowed for one-on-one conversations with candidates and for candidates to make short presentations introducing themselves and providing information on their motivation for seeking office, their experience and their top objectives. For more information, see the "Events Calendar" at www.belmontrotaryclub.com.
D1 Training coming to GastoniaCharlotte's Garret Myer is planning on opening his second D1 Training location in Gastonia late next year. He recently opened his first location in Charlotte's Prosperity shopping center.Owner Garret Moyer says "From the 25-yard artificial turf field to the weight racks, everything at D1 matches what top athletes train on."
Curry Indian CuisineAs far as we can ascertain, Curry Indian Cuisine in Gastonia has not opened yet. They are located near Books-A- Million in Gastonia.Stay tuned!
Not what Northlake Mall wants to hearAmerican Eagle, which closed its store at Northlake earlier this year, said in a lawsuit that the mall is "reminiscent of a war zone" and a "known hotbed for violent crime."
New Charging Stations in Franklin SquareCheck it out Tesla drivers-there are new charging stations in Franklin Square near Verizon.
Top Taste Grill now open in Belmont
Top Taste Grill has opened in Belmont at 5945 West Wilkinson Boulevard in Belmont. They say they are "
a fusion restaurant mixing Caribbean food and southern cuisine!." Below is part of their menu.
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.
Panthers lose to Saints 20-17 on Monday night football.The Panther's offense was offensive, and not in a good way. Plus the Saints has more of everything: time of possession, running yards, receiving yards, you name it.One bright spot- linebacker Frankie Luvu continues to impress. On a down note, linebacker Shaq Thompson went out in the first quarter with an injury when Saint's lineman Trevor Penning rolled on Thompson's right shin and ankle. Reportedly it's just a high ankle sprain.
Music at the Whitewater Center
Thursday September 21st: Grizzly GoatFriday September 22nd: The FeelsSaturday September 23rd: Craig Waters & The FloodParking is $6, music is free!
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Gaston County JobsElectronic Maintenance Tech 2nd shift From $26 hr, Admissions Coordinator long term care, $55-$70k, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking SWIII $49-$66k, and more...
