🌱 How DTNA’s Portland shutdown could boost Gastonia’s manufacturing footprint

Coffee in hand, Gastonia? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How DTNA’s Portland shutdown could boost Gastonia’s manufacturing footprint
• What could DTNA’s new plant boss mean for Gastonia jobs?

Also on today's calendar: Execution Fest 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• DTNA to Close Portland Facility, Move Manufacturing to the Carolinas (worktruckonline.com) — Daimler Truck North America is closing its longtime Portland, Oregon, truck plant and shifting production of several Freightliner and Western Star models to facilities in the Carolinas, including Gastonia Components and Logistics. While exact model assignments aren’t finalized, the move signals potential growth in manufacturing activity, investment, and related jobs tied to Gastonia’s role in the company’s production network.
   

• Daimer Truck North America names Craig Redshaw to manufacturing leadership role (servicetruckmagazine.com) — Daimler Truck North America has put a new executive in charge of its U.S. plant operations, including the major components facility in Gastonia. Craig Redshaw will oversee safety, quality, and cost across plants in Gastonia, Mount Holly, Cleveland, and Portland, aiming to better coordinate production and share best practices that could shape jobs and investment here.
   

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📸 Around Gastonia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gastonia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Execution Fest →
  The Rooster, 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• Story Time @ Union Road In-Person
  Union Road Branch Library Branch Library - Meeting Room, Union Road Branch
  10:30 am

Saturday August 8

• Execution Fest 2026 →
  The Rooster, 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia
  1:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Meet the Teacher
  Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Gastonia, NC 28054
  4:00 pm
• Spirit Night at Hungry Howie's
  Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Gastonia, NC 28054
  4:00 pm
• 3-5 Open House
  Robinson Elementary Gastonia, NC 28056
  5:00 pm
• Open House and Title I Information Night
  Southwest Middle Gastonia, NC 28052
  5:00 pm
• Drop-in Open House
  Woodhill Elementary Gastonia, NC 28052
  5:30 pm

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📣 Gastonia Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 8

• Social Saturday Day Party →
  EJ's Soul Food & Vegan Bar & Grill, 501 Cox Rd, Gastonia
  2:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Spirit Night at Hungry Howie's
  Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Gastonia, NC 28054
  4:00 pm
• Meet the Teacher
  McAdenville Elementary McAdenville, NC 28101
  5:00 pm
• Open House (Virtual)
  Warlick Academy Gastonia, NC 28054
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I am looking for advice about Medicare Advantage plans vs Medicare Part G.
  I am currently with Humana Gold. Any contact information would be appreciated. (Nextdoor Union-Robinwood)
• I am looking to replace the windows in my house.
  It’s a 1 story house with 9 windows. Has anyone recently replaced windows and who would you recommend? I’m not looking for big companies. (Nextdoor Gastonia)

• Kintegra Health posted a job opening for Referral Coordinator in Gastonia. Apply here.
• MB Haynes Corporation posted a job opening for DOT - Groundman in Gastonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gastonia here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Belmont

• 1534 Swallow Tail Dr #159, Belmont, NC 28012 (redfin.com)
• North Carolina State Court Dismisses Claims in Real Estate Development Dispute (jdsupra.com)

Kings Mountain

• Kings Mountain councilman proposes eliminating city management position (gastongazette.com)
• Kings Mountain council delays decision on data center ordinance (gastongazette.com)
• 6.6 pounds of cocaine seized during Cleveland County I-85 traffic stop (wbtv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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