View of the South Fork River and train trestle in Cramerton. Photo courtesy of Scott Chisolm.
Happy Tuesday, it's David. Today is August 30th. Kid have been in school a little over two weeks, and football is back...but fall doesn't actually start until September 22nd. Have a happy Tuesday!Gaston County WeatherToday there will be sun, followed by some clouds and a thunderstorm late in the afternoon.The high will be 90.Tonight there will be a thunderstorm in the evening, otherwise partly cloudy and humid, with a low of 68..
Piedmont Lithium has invested over $100 million in Gaston CountyA source with Piedmont Lithium says they have invested over $100 million dollars in Gaston County, including over $50 million with 169 different landowners.Records show that a company affiliated with Piedmont has acquired land from January through July 2022, sometimes with multiple purchases.Earlier this year Piedmont issued an Economic Impact Study for it's Gaston County project, claiming that the project would create over 1000 jobs, and generate nearly $4 billion in economic activity. The study was done by UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton.Meanwhile, Piedmont is going through a lengthy process to acquire a state mining permit, which is expected to take until at least 2023. If they are successful getting that permit, they must also get permission from Gaston County, which could take several months, if it happens at all.
US 74 bridge into Charlotte to be replacedDo you take the US 74 bridge into Charlotte to work every day? Or to the airport? The bridge will be replaced with a bridge that is 6 lanes, instead of the current four.“It is currently only six lanes wide on the west side of the bridge, and five lanes wide on the east side, which is on the Mecklenburg County side," said Marcus Thompson with NCDOT. "So, the plan right now is to widen the bridge so it is six lanes all the way across to reduce congestion. Having those extra lanes will basically stop it from bottlenecking.”Construction is set to begin July of 2023.
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Waterbean Coffee planned for GastoniaCharlotte businessman Tony Vo plans to open an 8000 square foot plus distribution center and coffee shop in Gastonia. “Gastonia is going to be a huge investment for us. No local coffee shop has ever done anything like this before,” Vo says.Waterbean Coffee currently has 10 locations, including one in Viet Nam. Along with Gastonia, Vo is also looking at other cities, including Belmont.
The goal is to create a place where people relax and linger over high-quality craft coffee, says Tony Vo, founder and president. “That’s the environment I wanted to set from day one,” Vo says. “A few try to imitate what we do, but it’s not easy.”
N.C. A&T marching band coming to Belmont!
N.C.'s A&T marching band will be in Belmont this Saturday to practice for their show at the Duke's Mayo Classic at the Bank of America Stadium later that day. South Point graduate Garvin Collins is a member of the A&T Band.Where: South Point High School Stadium, BelmontWhen: Saturday September 3rd, 1:30 PMWhat: The Blue & Gold Marching Machine practicing for the Duke May ClassicFree admission!
Panther's QB Sam Darnold out for 4-6 weeks, Cam back?The Panthers have lost Sam Darnold for 4-6 weeks due to a high ankle sprain. Matt Corral is out for the season with a LisFranc injury. So that means that the Panthers have lost half of their quarterback room in games that don't count.Sooo, is Cam coming back? Regrding Cam, couach Matt Rhule said "“Scott (Fitterer, the Panthers’ GM) and I would have to talk about that, and obviously Cam would have to weigh in on that,” Rhule said. “There’d be a lot of things we’d have to look at. You guys know my feeling on Cam. My time with him was fantastic, but it’s probably too early to say anything about that.”
Love steak? Here's how to choose and grill the perfect steak!Grain fed, Angus, select, marbling? It can be plenty confusing! Fortunately local food columnist Susan Fleming has your back- check it out here...
Gastonia plans free bulk trash pickupTe week of September 19th Gastonia residents will have access to free bulk pickup at their homes. That meas items like mattresses, lawn mowers, furniture,and other items that won't fit in city garbage bins can be left at the curb.The city waives its fees for bulk trash collection; typically, residents pay $15 for items weighing up to 100 pounds or $25 for items weighing more than that.
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.
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.
Sushi, Thai & More Restaurant coming to Mount HollyAccording to Facebook Sushi, Thai & More is coming to downtown Mount Holly. They have gotten necessary approvals and will be starting renovations to the former H&M Catering space soon.They will be located at 119 North Main in Mount Holly (hence the name...)
Cramerton's Floyd & Blackie's is moving...but not farFloyd and Blackie's is known for their coffee and ice cream, and they are moving. But just across the street. The building, right below Mayworth's and the Twisted Goat is currently being renovated-it's the white one with the porch and new deck facing the street, right at the crosswalk.Owners Greg and Cathy Ramsey plan on combing their McAdenville bakery and their Cramerton coffee shop into one location. They also plan to add a restaurant.
Monkeypox in North CarolinaAs of August 29th, there were 6 cases of Monkeypox in Gaston County., and 308 cases North Carolina. Find out more...
COVID booster availabilityCOVID boosters are available daily at the Gaston County Health Department at 991 West Hudson Blvd. Call 704-853-5000 for walk-in times.You can also go to myspot.nc.gov for other locations.
Feel like some live music?River Jam music at the Whitewater Center
Music begins at 7 PM, no charge, parking $6Thursday September 1st: The Get Right BandFriday September 2nd: : Tyler NailSaturday September 3rd: Colony HouseSunday September 4th: Michael Franti & SpearheadInfo here
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Gaston County Jobs Art teacher Gaston County $38k-$48k, Cruise Ship art sales $1500-$5000 mo., Daytime Babysitters $17hr, and more.
