Nate Helton (L), and Chad Hutcheson (R), co-own Stone Fired Social in Belmont along with Kay Hutcheson
Happy Tuesday, it's David. Today is September 27th.Gaston County WeatherToday will be beautiful with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 76.Tonight will be partly cloudy and cool, with a low of 46..
We will probably feel the effects of Hurricane Ian this weekendCharlotte falls inside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's potential track area for the storm.There are two scenarios:1. If Ian goes west of Charlotte, it may bring severe weather, including tornadoes, gusty winds, heavy downpours and flash flooding.2.But if Ian heads east, the severe weather risk drops and the wind and rain might not be as heavy.
Gastonia approves rezoning request for Crowder's Creek projectThe Gastonia City Council approved a zoning request last week for the Crowder's Creek project. The project is expected to have up to 860 housing units, and 100,000 square feet of retail space.The development will be located on 285 acres just off West Franklin Boulevard, between Archie Whitesides and Myrtle School Road.It is expected that 360 of the units will be apartments and 500 single homes. The apartments and commercial space will be built closer to West Franklin Boulevard, and the single family homes away from the Boulevard.
Gastonia "miracle baby" wins free tuition for a yearZachary Carr, a student of Appalachian State from Gastonia won a free years tuition for creating the best poster in a Game-Day poster contest.Zachary, whose parents both attended Appalachian as well, was born after being removed and replaced in his mothers body, while she was undergoing cancer treatments. Thus, he is a "miracle baby". And by the way, the Mountaineers had just beaten Troy State on September 17th for what they are calling "The Miracle on the Mountain". Appalachian beat #6 Texas A&M 17-14 on the road a week earlier.
Arts Mount Holly announces winners
Congratulations to Jeffery Bowers on Best of Show from our Plein Air Paint Out!! You may have seen him because he was everywhere in Mount Holly painting amazing pieces- the one of the Farmers Market was obviously incredible!
Thank you to everyone that participated and those that worked so hard to make it all happen.
The Cleveland County Fair is back!The 2021 fair was canceled because of COVID, but the 2022 fair is full steam ahead! Cue the cotton candy, barbeque sandwiches, and french fries with vinegar! (Yes, vinegar!) Cue the tilt-a-whirl, fun house and bumper cars! Cue the horses, cows, blue ribbons and demolition derby!Shelby hosts the largest outdoor agricultural fair in North Carolina every fall. The dates this year are September 29 through October 9th. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and seniors 65 and up.You can buy tickets at the gateor online here.If you have never been, you owe it to yourself to go at least once!
Author Beth Macy spoke recently at Gaston College. Macy is the author of Dopesick, on which the popular Hulu series is based. Dopesick dealt with America's struggle with opioid addiction. Her new book Raising Lazarus explores solutions.
"The reason I wrote this book now is because the opioid litigation settlement funds are about to drop...and we know that every dollar we spend on treatment can save twelve or more and reduce criminal justice and health care costs. So it's really important that we spend the money right" said Macy.Macy was scheduled to speak at the White House last Friday.You can find out more about local efforts to extend life and faith based harm reduction here...
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.
The Kris Lang Sports Complex KLSC will host the First 3 PointShooting Contest and KLSC Skills Challenge. The event will be held on October 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Winners from each contest will be awarded a $250 prize, trophy and KLSC bragging rights. There is a $25 contestant entrance fee for one event, $45 for both contests and the event is free for spectators.Families are encouraged to spend an afternoon with Kris Lang and enjoy the brand-newKris Lang Sports Complex, KLSC. Along with the Three Point Shooting Contest and KLSCSkills Challenge, there will be games for all ages, and a kid’s room with events. All ages are welcome to enter the contests. Winners receive a trophy and $250 prize for each contest and KLSC bragging rights. More...
Stone Fired Social opening next to String BeanThe owners of String Bean in Belmoont are opening a new stone fired pizza place next door.“Belmont is a close knit community. There are lots of regulars at The String Bean, and they were saying, ‘I wish there was still a pizza place there,’”said co-owner Nate Helton. “So we thought, why don’t we do this? We own the building. We are in the restaurant business. So we went to New York City and did research — even went to pizza school — tried all different types of pizza and formulated our menu. It’s really an extension of what we are already doing.”They hope to be open by mid-October.
Restaurant NewsGrits n' Green in Lowell has closed.September 3rd was their last day.
Whataburger coming to Charlotte?Yes, we know that Charlotte is the gateway to Gastonia, but Charlotte may be in the running to get a Whataburger. Whataburger is the wildly popular Texas hamburger chain.In Charlotte online City records the project is described as “Whataburger Conversion of Former Bank” and says, “We are converting the former Suntrust Bank into a Whataburger. Existing building is being reused. Drive thru stacking being expanded per max allowable by code.”
Panthers...Christian great, Mayfield meh...
Panthers beat the Saints 22-14The Panthers had a big week 3 win against an ailing but still effective James Winston and the Saints.The defense was again the star of the day. The Panthers created a take away by Frankie Luvu causing a fumble that resulted in a 44 yard touchdown.There were also two 4th quarter interceptions.On the offense, Laviska Shenault Jr. had two receptions for 90 yards, one for a 67 yard touchdown. Christian McCaffrey added some spark to an otherwise anemic offense, ending the game with 108 yards on 25 carries.Mayfield, Mayfield. Mayfield needs to show some urgency. He can't count on the defense scoring every week.He had some bad misses early, but he did throw for a touchdown. He does seem to have good chemistry with the other players, and he has acknowledged that he has to improve, so we'll see.
Shred Day - Fall 2022
410 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NCSaturday November 5th8 am-12 noon*Goodwill will be on site-recycling electronics at this event!
Do bring 3 banker boxes (or similar size plastic bins)Do bring your sensitive materials(i.e. items with your social security information, bank information, old taxes, etc.)Do sort your boxes prior to arrivalDo tell your friends and family about this FREE event!DO NOT bring already shredded papersDO NOT bring mixed papers, i.e. magazines, newspapers, etc. This takes up valuable space others could use to shred their documentsDO NOT have items like batteries, thumb drives, or CD's in your boxes, they can break the machineTo ensure all citizens are able to utilize this FREE event, we ask that you only bring personal items to shred,this event is not intended for businesses.
Feel like some live music?River Jam music at the Whitewater Center
Music begins at 7 PM, no charge, parking $6Thursday September 29th: Wil Willis and friendsFriday September 30th: KiltroInfo here
Thursday Night Pops is back for 2022 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Pavilion in Stowe Park in Belmont on Thursday nights for live music from 6 - 8 PM! Mark your calendars for the dates listed below. September 22 | Under Hill Rose September 29 | The Parks Brothers October 6 | Courtney Lynn & Quinn October 13 | Melonbelly
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The String Bean Belmont is hiringThe String Bean is looking for experienced kitchen staff to join our team. We are a “from scratch” kitchen with a focus on our fresh, homemade menu items as well as our creative daily specials. We are looking for experienced line cooks and shift leaders to help lead our culinary team. We offer competitive pay, a family friendly environment, we promote from within, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Please apply if you have a love for cooking and a desire to be a part of an established and healthy business. Please apply in person at 106 North Main Street, Belmont(Hiring on the spot)
Gaston County Jobs Duke Energy PT Cust Svc $15hr, Gaston County Child Support Agent $18-$28 hr, Park Ranger Mecklenburg County $20 hr., and more.
