Former yarn company 91´ÎÔª buys High Point Industrial property for $17M
Read the article by Elizabeth ‘Lilly’ Egan in the Triad Business Journal
Read the article by Elizabeth ‘Lilly’ Egan in the Triad Business Journal
Committed to continuously serving Gaston County and the town of McAdenville efficiently and with an eye on the future, the Gaston County Family YMCA will transition indoor programming from its YMCA facility in McAdenville to other nearby facilities by year end 2024.

Kathy Ramsey grew up across the street from what is now Floyd and Blackie’s Bakery in downtown McAdenville. In fact, her first job at the age of 14 was at the Village Restaurant, which occupied the spot where Floyd and Blackie’s Bakery have swung open their doors! Just like the Cramerton coffee shop, the new bakery is named in honor of Greg, Kathy’s husband and Kathy’s grandfathers, J.B. “Blackie” Blackwell and Floyd Barnhill.Â
I inherited my entrepreneurial spirit from my grandfather, Floyd. He always told me, ‘Don’t be afraid to dream, and always give back to the community’ so that is what we do.
Kathy Ramsey
The new bakery will adhere to the same mission statement as the coffee shop – a statement which emphasizes God, family, and community.
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