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Good morning, it's David. Today is Tuesday March 23rd. Spring is finally here! We were out at the Whitewater Center Sunday, and adults, kids, dogs, kayaks and bicycles were everywhere, with everyone enjoying the beautiful weather.
Today there will be considerable cloudiness, with a high of 68. Tonight will be rather cloudy as well, with a low of 56.
Vaccination = Free Krispy Kreme doughnut
Starting Monday through the end of the year, you can get a free Krsipy Kreme doughnut just for showing your vaccination card.That's one free doughnut every day, no purchase necessary. Now about those calories...
While we're talking about free...
To celebrate the limited return of the Bojangler sandwich, Bojangles is giving away a trip to Alaska (yes, for real). Enter for a chance to win.
Swedish plastic company considering move to Gaston County
This evening Gaston County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on possible incentives a project code named "Project Frosty". According to Gaston County officials an unnamed Swedish plastics company is looking at a speculative building in the Gastonia Technology Park.
Project Frosty would involve a $9 million dollar investment, and would provide 22 new jobs at an average salary of $56k.
Gastonia Technology Park is a 350 acre industrial park with an emphasis on manufacturers, located between Gastonia and Dallas.
Your gas bill going up 11.9%?
Piedmont Natural Gas Co. Inc. is asking North Carolina regulators to allow them to raise rates by 11.9% on residences and small commercial accounts. The average residential bill would increase from $68 to $76, or about $8.
The Gas Company says they plan to use the $1.7 billion raised on capital improvements. The increase request is likely to see push back from consumer advocacy groups, as Piedmont received a 9'1% increase as recently as 2019, to be phased in over time.
Music lovers rejoice-The evening Muse reopening in May
The Evening Muse has been closed over a year, and co-owner Joe Kuhlmann is planning on reopening in May. They are changing up the interior somewhat, offering more socially distanced tables and chairs.The first show will be Jason Eady with Adam Hood on May 19
Read more here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/whats-in-store/article250061469.html#storylink=cpy
Hornets play in front of a (reduced) live audience
A crowdof just under 3000 were able to attend an at home Hornets game Saturday March 13th. LaMelo Ball put on quite a show-but the real star may have been the crowd, with many fans raising their fists as they entered the arena for the first time in 53 weeks.
Unfortunately it looks like LaMelo Ball is out for the rest of the season with a broken wrist, suffered in the game against the LA Clippers this Saturday.
Do lawmakers stand to benefit from proposed KM casino?
A group of NC legislators have called for an investigation into lawmakers that have voted for the casino, or that may own land whose value would benefit from the project.
In a letter to State Attorney General Josh Stein, 14 Democratic Hose members asked questions. The letter cites “a nearly untraceable network of LLCs” that own land surrounding the casino property and calls out Kings Mountain Mayor Scott Neisler for his family’s extensive nearby landholdings.
Also in question was former longtime Cleveland County commissioner Eddie Holbrook's partial ownership of E5 Holdings, which owns 22 acres near the proposed casino. However, Holbrook lost his reelection bid in 2018, and E5 Holdings was not formed until 2020;
Read more here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article250059494.html?ac_cid=DM411089&ac_bid=-178322867#storylink=cpy
Immersive Van Gogh Charlotte
Immersive Van Gogh Is Coming to Charlotte.
From creators of the blockbuster exhibit seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris and after a sold-out run in Toronto, the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is coming to Charlotte.
Experience Vincent Van Gogh's art projected over 500,000 cubit feet - Take a journey through Van Gogh's masterpieces! From social distancing circles to strict sanitizing policies, every measure will be taken to keep you safe as you experience art like never before.
Crazed raccoon attacked near High Shoals Buddhist Retreat
A rabies crazed raccoon was attacked by a dog last week near Bamboo Forest Zen Retreat, a Buddhist meditation center, just west of High Shoals in Gaston County. The dog has a current rabies vaccination, and got a booster shot. It is not clear if the dog killed the raccoon, or if the racoon was euthanized to be sent to the State rabies lab for testing.
It is unconfirmed at this time whether or not local Presbyterians had sent the crazed raccoon to harass Buddhist retreat attendees.
Multiple restaurants coming to Mount Holly?
So here's the buzz about restaurants coming to Mount Holly..supposedly a Bojangles is coming near the YMCA and the Catawba Heights Animal Hospital, a Dunkin' Donuts near McDonalds, a Waffle House near the Mt. Holly Caromont ER, a Taco Bell...well, somewhere.The timeline? Within 6 months...again- this is the buzz!
Belmont to lose park to development?
As it turns out, Belmont doesn't own the popular Dwight Frady Field or Crescent Park- the land actually belongs to Belmont Land & Development. Belmont Land met recently with the City of Belmont to discuss developing the land the park is on, as well as property that they own across the street. Belmont Land is owned by Pharr in McAdenville.
The city has approached Pharr about purchasing the land in the past, but were rebuffed.
80% of Gaston county teachers don't feel safe returning to school
According to WSOC TV, the Teachers Association says 80% of teachers do not feel safe returning to school. During a virtual school board meeting, there was a motion presented to go to a hybrid plan, which would involve 2 days in class and days at home learning. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Save the date: See Blues Traveler perform at "A Night at the Drive-In" on April 10 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The event, presented by PNC, will benefit Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital. Get tickets or sponsor a frontline healthcare hero.
Small businesses make communities feel like home. They do more than sell products, they foster a sense of community. It's no secret that many small businesses have been struggling.
Has a small business, shopkeeper, or employee been especially kind to you, or gone the extra mile when they really didn't have to? Tell us about it, and we'll share in an upcoming newsletter.
Over 1.7 million people in North Carolina, about 17% of the state, have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of Friday.
Read more here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/article249717018.html#storylink=cpy
2 Gaston County people have died of Covid-19 since last Tuesday
2 is still too many
We have had 24,497 positive Gaston County Covid19 tests to date, and 407 people have died due to the virus. Currently 19 people are hospitalized, and 0 people are on a ventilator. The largest group affected is ages 25-49. See interactive graphic here...
Read more here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article250107519.html?ac_cid=DM411837&ac_bid=-170303867#storylink=cpy
Gaston County Jobs
Barista at Starbucks Belmont, Frito Lay Merchandiser $17.50 hr, Stabilus $21.52 hr, Guest services Hampton Inn, Animal Care with Euro Goldendoodles $11-$13 hr, Riverfront Restaurant Host at JR Cash, and more.
Looking for employees? Did you know that our "Who's Hiring in Gaston County?" is consistently one of our most clicked links? Contact us to find out more...
Interested in becoming a featured partner and reaching people all across Gaston County? Our advertising team can help. Contact us today to talk about how we can help your business thrive.
Meet your new beagle!
Meet Lady Bird, she is a 5 year old Field Trial Beagle. She weighs about 45 pounds. This super sweet girl loves everyone. Lady Bird requires a home with a fenced yard. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on vaccines.
Oops! Finish Line Christian Center may have to tear down new facade
Finish Line Christian Center in downtown Mount Holly recently replaced their front facade with North Carolina stone. Unfortunately, they did not file for a permit from the City of Mount Holly first, and natural stone is not an approved material for a downtown footprint. Finish Line applied for a permit (after the fact) and was denied. They City is saying they can appeal or remove the facade. (per Donnie Beard on FB)
Looking for employees? Did you know that our "Who's Hiring in Gaston County?" is consistently one of our most clicked links? Contact us to find out more...
Interested in becoming a featured partner and reaching people all across Gaston County? Our advertising team can help. Contact us today to talk about how we can help your business thrive.
Meet Bobo-your new best friend!
Meet Bobo, he is a 2 year old chihuahua. He weighs 5 pounds. Bobo is very sad, his human dad had to go to a nursing home. He is looking for a forever home. Bobo is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines.
