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Hello Tuesday, it's David. Today is September 7th. Hope you had a great Labor Day with lots of family, fun, and cookouts!
Today it will be mostly sunny and warm,with a high of 85. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 66.
Mount Holly Street PartyMount Holly was packed last Friday night. It was food truck Friday, and Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot kept the crowd dancing all evening. This Friday "Watchtower "will be performing- ( a Dave Matthews tribute band.)
Airbnb Tree houses within driving distance
Who doesn't love a tree house? They are fun, whimsical, and come in adult sizes too!Check out these Airbnb's that where you can get your inner kid on!
Summer Peach Galette
Thei summer galette is easier than pie, and can be made with peaches, or any other seasonal fruit you have on hand. (I can't wait to try apple) Vanilla ice cream is a must! (A galette is essentially a free form tart or pastry) Here...
New indy film wraps production in Gastonia
A new independent film directed by Ashleigh Curry, entitled "Toni, Mamie, Connie" has finished production and will soon be submitted to film festivals across the country.The film, set in the 1950's, is centered around three women before a pivotal baseball game with the Indianapolis clowns.Check out behind the scenes and more on their Faceook page here. Or Instagram @toni.mamie.connie
Live music Mt. Holly Friday Night
September 10: Watchtower (Dave Matthews tribute band)
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October SaladYou may know that the folks from the Pita Wheel now own Doffer's Canteen in Cramerton. Pictured above is their October Salad:
Diced sweet potatoes, whole black beans, pickled red onions, pickled cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, Monterrey jack cheese, crunchy tortilla strips on a bed of mixed greens. They also have their beer permit.
Kids eat free!From our friends at Gaston Outside, here's a list of Kids Eat Free and family specials from some of the best local spots.
Oops, our link didn't work last week-sorry!An unexpected blessing...Sometimes blessings are just waiting to be discovered, even when your heart is broken...read more...by Debi Cloninger McDaniel
Covid Metrics
Gaston Covid cases surge
Gaston county has has 32,897 cases of Covid, and 476 deaths.We currently have 136 hospitalized and 5 on a ventilator.North Carolina has approximately a 61% fully vaccinated rate.
Belmont one of three areas for Charlotteans to consider outside CharlotteAccording to the Charlotte Business Journal, Belmont is one of three areas for Charlotte homebuyers to consider outside of Charlotte.
“Beautiful Belmont has a historic charm to it with amazing shops, restaurants and parks, including Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden,” said Debbie Carpenter Scarborough of Debbie Carpenter & Associates at Keller Williams Ballantyne-Area.The median home price in Belmont is $397,350, well below Mecklenburg County.
Jobs with Gaston County Executive project manager, payroll tech, automotive tech, EMT various positions.Animal care vet tech, and more.
