This Already Thriving North Carolina Town Is Getting A Makeover
North Carolina State Flag flying in the wind at Fort Macon.
My husband and I went to dinner in Belmont, North Carolina recently and I was so happy to see what is happening there. We went to a steakhouse towards the end of the downtown area and every restaurant was bustling, every shop had people coming in and out and even Stowe park had families playing and enjoying themselves. This already thriving North Carolina town is getting a makeover.
Now, Belmont is going to be even more fabulous. The Downtown Belmont Development Association just received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. The plan is to revitalize Belmont’s river district. To learn more about how they plan to use the funds check out the story in The Gaston Gazette right here.
Something I am super excited about is the new Cuban restaurant coming to Belmont. It will be located where White’s used to be. It’s called My Cuban Corner and here is what they have to say via Facebook about their new place,
My Cuban Corner is coming soon to
417 Catawba Street, Belmont, NC.
Here at My Cuban Corner, we are trying to bring some Cuban spice to the beautiful City of Belmont and Gaston County. We will be opened for breakfast and lunch,
Monday – Saturday from 7:00am to 4:00pm. Serving traditional Cuban breakfast all with our famous Cuban bread along with our famous Cuban coffee and some delicious sandwiches for lunch. Come and see what we have to offer!
They open March 17th!! Yes, we will be there.
Here Are The 5 Best State Parks For Hiking In South Carolina
The daffodils are blooming, the Japanese cherry trees are glorious and all I can think about is lacing up my hiking boots and heading to the nearest State Park. Here are the five best state parks for hiking in South Carolina. Only In Your State never disappoints. One of these is also one of my personal favorites.
Hiking is one of the best ways to fire all the happy chemicals in your brain. Here is what you get from hiking. According to Google here are the benefits, As Daniel Levitin explains in his book, Successful Aging, hiking exercises the part of your brain designed to help you navigate through life—for example, the restrosplenial cortex and the hippocampus, which aids in memory, too—which is why hiking not only helps your heart, but helps your mind stay sharp, as well. Plus it is fun!
Our family hikes quite a bit and when I go with my kids I tell them; breathe deep, look around and enjoy every step. It increases the dopamine in your brain, you will sleep better and we have a no phones policy so the talks are nice.
There are so many wonderful state parks in both North Carolina and South Carolina where you can hike, camp, ride bikes or horses. Here are the 5 best state parks for hiking in South Carolina.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
feeling excited.