Downtown plan eyed amid park removal debate in Gastonia
Gastonia City Council members reviewed a proposal to raze a downtown park for an apartment complex to boost foot traffic and attract business. The Central City Revitalization and Housing Committee, led by Todd Pierceall, Robert Kellogg, and Jennifer Stepp, met with developers and architects at Gastonia Police Station, with city officials guiding the presentation.
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Gastonia
Central City
Todd Pierceall
Robert Kellogg
Jennifer Stepp
Quentin McPhatter
Parks and Recreation
Cam Carpenter
Jason Thompson
Red Bull Pump Track World Championship heads to Gaston
The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship will hold its second U S qualifier at George Poston Park on Sept 21-22 in Gaston County. Brandon Black of Gaston County Travel and Tourism calls it a big deal as two days of high stakes BMX racing unfold at the park’s new pump track. The world series began in 2018 with over 20 events and more than 2 000 athletes across 19 countries.
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Gaston County
U.S
George Poston Park
Brandon Black
Belmont installs new red caboose kiosk downtown
Belmont debuts a nearly 50 inch digital information kiosk at Stowe Park on Main Street to guide visitors through food, shops, services, an interactive map, directions, city history, and events. A second kiosk is planned nearby within a week with more to follow.
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Belmont
Stowe Park
Main Street
Catawba Street
Former Army medic runs KM hemp store in Lincolnton area
A former Army medic and hemp store operator details firsthand benefits of CBD products. The list includes Ruby Gittens 85 and other local residents across Lincolnton Gastonia Belmont Dallas Charlotte and surrounding towns, with ages ranging from 33 to 95. The article references multiple named individuals including James Bowen Ill 76 and Merritta Joyner 69 among others.
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KM Hemp
Ruby Gittens
Stanley
Ruth Johnson
Lincolnton
James Bowen Ill
Merritta Joyner
Gastonia
Darrell Woods Sr
Supply
Sarah Adams
Cherryville
Kenneth Weathers
Salisbury
Dorothy Price
Dallas
Marietta Clinton
Bessemer City
Jeffrey Elmore
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Lloyd Mullinax
Belmont
Harold Drew
Oscar Simpson Jr
Robert Jordan
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