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Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III and council members Jill Parker-Puett and Malcolm Parker listen to citizens off-camera speaking during the part of the council sessions in which they can speak. (Eagle/CF Media file photo by Michael E. Powell)
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
A host of VIPS – officials and dignitaries all – stood in front of the stage as Mayor H.L. Beam, III cut the ribbon last Saturday, April 1, 2023, officially opening Main Street once again, up for business. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
Council work Friday’s April 1st Main Street’s session hears about grand reopening a gala affair YMCA’s growth; Main Street meeting Realtor Vickie Spurling named one of 69 “Main Street Champions” by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
The Tuesday might, March 28 city council work session saw the council members deciding to continue the public hearing on the proposed relinquishment of the ETJ (extra-territorial jurisdiction) of a group of
No “April Fool’s” here – after being closed for construction properties to Gaston County for over a year, downfor Piedmont Lithium. These properties have town area now back up been the crux of discussions and running by the council since a coupe of months ago. The city’s Planning and Zoning Department’s staff report noted the “City staff received a Zoning Map Amendment application on Dec. 9, 2022 requesting the City of Cherryville relinquish” five listed properties, totaling 137.15 acres located in the See COUNCIL, Page 2
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
Well, as was promised, Cherryville’s new, beautiful
downtown Main Street area is officially back open for business! As per a media release a couple of weeks back, Downtown Director David Day, was proud to announce that “…after more than a year of construction downtown,” Cherryville’s Main Street hosted a number of dignitaries and city and chamber staff, as well as many with the Main Street Program, who were influential and extremely helpful and giving of
their time and money in order to see Cherryville’s Main Street project have the new grand re-opening and ribbon cutting this past Saturday. Cherryville’s First Baptist Church pastor, the Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner welcomed everyone to the event, gave the opening prayer, and also introduced the various speakers who were on the dais. The Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe, pastor of Cherryville’s First Presbyterian Church, gave the closing prayer.
Music was provided by the band, Ocean Boulevard and there were several food trucks on-site. Beer and wine was also be available and the day’s festivities included an antique car show and a golf cart parade. Downtown director Day noted the grand opening was “…the culmination of many years of work by city leaders.” Day continued in his earlier media release that the See MAIN STREET, Page 10
Ribbon cutting at Shamrock Sports Station on Friday, March 17, 2023. (photo provided)
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. (photo provided)
DeSantis tops Biden 44 percent to 41 percent in poll of NC voters Former SC Gov. Nikki Haley name not included in poll due to an error by DAVID BASS Carolina Journal
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis beats
President Joe Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup for president 44 percent to 41 percent, according to a new Civitas poll of likely generation election voters in North Carolina. Asked the same question but with former president Donald Trump as the GOP nominee, voters picked Biden over Trump 45 percent to 43 percent. The differences in both results are within the poll’s margin of error. See DESANTIS, Page 9
Shamrocks Sports Station great place for honing softball skills Open since January 2023, city’s newest sports facility is excited to be growing by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
Shamrocks Sports Sta-
tion, Cherryville’s newest sports-oriented training and practice center, had a ribbon cutting on Friday, March 17, but has been up and running since the first of the year, said co-owner and operator, Mark Watson. Watson and his wife, Tina, and their daughter, Veronica Irizarry, were on hand that
day as Cherryville City staff, City Council, and Chamber of Commerce officials were all present, along with a host of the Watsons’ family members and friends, who all came out to share in the joy and happiness of a dream come true for the couple and their softball-loving family. The Watsons, in some
form or another, have been involved in Cherryville softball for some time. One day, noted Mark, he, Tina and Veronica looked around and saw all that was available for sports-loving kids here and around Cherryville, which has always been known as having a great love for See SHAMROCKS, Page 6
Republican State Treasurer Folwell announces bid for governor by CJ STAFF In front of his hometown supporters last Saturday at the Forsyth County Republican Convention, Republican State Treasurer Dale Folwell, 64, announced his intentions to seek the GOP nomination for governor in 2024. “It was important for me to make this announcement in my home county with supporters who have
stuck with me and supported me,” Folwell told Carolina Journal just moments after the announcement at the Village Inn in Clemmons. “Voters do not have to gamble when they vote for me,” said Folwell. “They know I attack problems, not people. As governor I will continue to be focused on saving lives, minds, and money as I have successfully done throughout my career in public See FOLWELL, Page 9
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NC Treasurer Dale Folwell (photo provided)