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Lindsay Whalen will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame on Saturday. But before that she reflected on five turning points in her basketball career. ....
Arline s Grill closes, but owner finds landing spot James York doesn t mince words about the closure of Arline s Grill, the Union Road diner he poured six years of his life into. It s heartbreaking. It s gut wrenching, York said Thursday. It s like losing a piece of yourself. York announced the closure on Arline s Grill on New Year s Eve after struggling for months to find a way to keep the lights on at the little eatery he d owned since 2016. Like restaurants across the state, Arline s shuttered for two months between March and May as Gov. Roy Cooper slapped pandemic restrictions on businesses large and small. Arline s reopened over the summer but was soon hit with large unexpected costs when one of the diner s coolers failed. ....
Gastonia restaurant serving soul food, new opportunities Gaston County restaurant changing lives with vocational program By Courtney Cole | December 16, 2020 at 7:04 PM EST - Updated December 16 at 7:04 PM GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - Smith’s Soul Food Bistro is an up and coming restaurant in Gastonia, serving more than just soul food. Smith’s grand opening is in January but they’re also launching a vocational program in February. The six-month program is called “Champions Life Skills and Career Academy” or Champs. For owner Cheryl Littlejohn, opening the restaurant was a second chance for her to establish her business and give back to others. ....