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May 21, 2008
The String Bean Market And Deli To Open In Former Emporium On Main In Belmont
After many years of community service in Belmont, Russell and Ellen Fleming, owners of the Emporium on Main, passed the torch to a new generation of entrepreneurs Thursday, according to a news release from Ted Hall, president of the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Flemings announced the sale of their building at 106 N. Main Street to Chad and Katy Hutcheson of Belmont.
The Hutchesons plan to renovate the building over the next three to four months. They will then open The String Bean Market and Deli, providing fresh produce, meats, a restaurant and a complete selection of wine and beer. The announcement came during a wine tasting at the Emporium.
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Credits:
Photo: Ted Hall/Montcross Area Chamber
Article: Neil Lineberger/Gaston Gazette
Posted by admin on
May 19, 2008
Topix.com for Belmont
I was turned on to this website where there is a respectable amount of local activity that discuss local interests. I encourage everyone that lives in Belmont to go check this site out and get more involved in the discussions with other local residents. There are lots of things that go on in our great little town of Belmont, North Carolina.
Website: http://www.topix.com/city/belmont-nc
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May 19, 2008
Piccolo Antique Mall “Yard Sale”
Saturday, May 24th starting at 8:00am Piccolo Antique Mall in Downtown Belmont will be have a Yard Sale where their antique dealers will be setting up outside in the parking lot.
This is a great opportunity for all you treasure hunters out there to find some great deals and then explore more of Downtown Belmont including 2 other antique malls. Then when it’s lunchtime there are several restaurants all within walking distance. For desert you can stop by Cherub’s or The Shack in Stowe Park to get an Ice Cream Fix.
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May 18, 2008
Kathy Harrington Visits Garibaldi Festival
Kathy Harrington, a local resident of Gaston County who is running for the North Carolina Senate this year, was at Belmont’s Garibaldi Festival meeting and talking with local residents about issues and concerns they may have. We had the pleasure to take a few minutes of her time and get to know her and get a better idea of where she stands on issues such as how to bring more jobs to Gaston County by lowering corporate taxes, improving the roadways and infrastructure and creative ways to support our local college system so we can provide a prepared workforce.
She is also for passing the “Taxpayer Protection Act” that limits government spending to population growth plus inflation, expanding the homestead exemption to assist our retirees and to cut the gasoline tax.
Education is high on her list and is looking to establish a vocational/technical/career high school model to help in reducing the state’s 30% drop out rate, introduce tailored ninth grade transition programs for at-risk freshmen that may tend to become frustrated and drop out early and to streamline the school finances so that that more money actually gets to the classroom where it can do the most good.
Kathy was a pleasure to talk with and was very warm, genuine and sincere in her bid to become part of the North Carolina Senate and makes her self available through her cellphone and her website.
For more information about Kathy please visit http://www.kathyharrington2008.com
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May 12, 2008
Belmont Historical Society Cultural Center
Learn about the history of Belmont, North Carolina at the Belmont Historical Society Cultural Center. The center is open on Weekends, Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Saturday 12 noon - 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
On May 17th you can take a short walk from the Garibaldi Fest to visit the center. It will be open from 11:00am - 6:00pm. They will also have a booth at Stowe Park as part of the festival.
For more information on the Center you can CLICK HERE.
