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Newly rebuilt McDonald's near Cleveland Mall holds grand opening
In the parking lot of the newly rebuilt McDonald's on East Dixon Boulevard, sunlight glinted off golden tubas as the sound of Shelby High School's marching band warmed up, its music mingling with the chatter of a small crowd Tuesday, Nov. 10. Roughly 125 days after the former McDonald's building was demolished, a brand-new restaurant has taken its place near the Cleveland Mall. In attendance at the ribbon cutting and grand opening were three county commissioners, the Shelby High marching band and chorus and the Crest High School Air Force Junior ROTC. The interior of the new restaurant features bright yellows and reds, representing ketchup and mustard, and there is a designated window for mobile orders and deliveries to free up the drive thru. Kiosks have been installed for ordering and people can also use their cell phones to make table orders and have it delivered to their table. Brad Kimrey, chief operating officer of Ice Age Management, which owns and operates the restaurant, said the process to begin tearing down the old building and rebuild started about two years ago, but the actual demolition and construction took just around four months. Kimrey said the previous building was around 45
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Enjoy an immersive Hmong New Year event and support a Shelby nonprofit
The Broad River Community Market is teaming up with a local farm to host a cultural fundraising dinner this weekend that will feature traditional Hmong cuisine, games, live music and mochi making. The Hmong New Year dinner, hosted by Mee Moua and Yee Chang at their farm, Roots & Branches, 130 Moran Drive in Lawndale, is from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14. The menu includes venison steak, chicken tofu soup, stir-fry mustard greens and venison pad krapow. For dessert there is mochi and sesame balls. Tickets are available at Broadrivermarket.org and can be purchased the day of the event. Hmong New Year is an annual celebration held in the fall, with dates varying by region. The celebration honors ancestors, gives thanks for the completed harvest and welcomes a new beginning. The Hmong are an Indigenous ethnic group with roots in Southeast Asia, particularly China, Laos, Vietnam and Thailand. Moua and Chang are from Laos. Grace Boston, communications manager for Broad River Market, said the nonprofit has teamed up with Chang and Moua to host dinners throughout the year. This is the second year they've participated in the Hmong New Year dinner. "We're very excited," Boston said. She said
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HEARTS announces fall and winter cultural events
HUNTERSVILLE – Upcoming events in Huntersville, Denver and Statesville by HEARTS Collaborative bring new life to old places through community gatherings, historical presentations, seasonal teas, community service days and living history demonstrations across historic locations in three counties. Held at landmarks including the historic Hugh Torance House and Store,...
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Asphalt as a souvenir? NASCAR fans seek chunks of historic NC track as keepsakes
One of the small North Carolina racetracks that helped give birth to NASCAR is being repaved for the first time in 34 years, and chunks of the old track have become a hot commodity among racing fans. Hickory Motor Speedway apparently understands that kind of devotion to the sport, and it intends to oblige the unusual requests. The track is about a 45-mile drive northeast from uptown Charlotte. “We greatly appreciate all the interest in the paving project and the possibility of an historical souvenir. However, we request your patience and understanding while the project is undergoing and until completion,” the track wrote in a Nov. 9 Facebook post. “At this time we are working to determine the best way to provide for those who desire the opportunity for an historic souvenir from Hickory Motor Speedway’s decorated past. With the track being an active construction site please refrain from entering the speedway at this time. We will do our best to keep everyone updated.” An open house is being considered for such fans, but only after the paving project is completed, officials said. The speedway opened in 1951, and is considered “one of stock car racings most storied venues,” NASCAR