Home Care In Gibsonville, NC

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GIBSONVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A former elementary school teacher has decided to use her passion to help others to sell clothes.

Brittany Pate has been selling items online since August of 2020, but now she is ready to open a storefront.

Wearology is at 108 West Main Street in Gibsonville. Brittany picked the name because she studies the items she sells.

“I’m still learning about ethical fashion and just stepping away from fast fashion and what that means as far as the workers it serves and the people who make your clothing,” Brittany said.

Everything in the store is eco-friendly, sustainable, recycled or upcycled and is made in environments where employees make a living wage.

“I’m excited to step out and do something different because…I love being an educator, but this is kind of my way to continue to follow my passions, and I’m giving back to the community as well,” Brittany said.

She gives a dollar of profits from every sale to a classroom in need.

“We have a lot of T-shirt’s some sweatpants and a few other things that aren’t casual…we have some blouses and a dress, but we are looking to grow and expand our selection,” Brittany said.

A lot of the items, whether it’s clothes. earrings or a trinket tray, have been made by women.

“We try to buy from women. Some vendors are local, but they are all women owned, so we know where they came from…a lot of them are handmade or fair trade,” Brittany said.

Wearology is open Tuesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6p.m.

On Saturday, the store opens from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you can’t make it to the store you can shop online at their website.

QUESTION: What’s going on with all the clear-cutting near the Ashley Woods subdivision in Elon? Is it true the developer for Owen Park subdivision, which backs up to Ashley Woods, has been clear-cutting a forested area and illegally using a stub road to access the site? Haven’t a bunch of lawsuits been filed over this?

ANSWER: Not exactly. “We had issued a permit for the road to be extended, with the condition that it not be used for construction purposes, and they had a deadline when they needed to stop using it, [which was] February 4,” Elon town manager Richard Roedner explained this week in an interview with The Alamance News. “They continued to use [Aspen Avenue] for several days until they said they were done.”

Most recently, Elon’s aldermen last week considered – but declined to take action on – a proposed 60-day “moratorium on road connections from adjacent communities” until the town could amend its ordinances to address concerns that Elon residents raised earlier this year, including increased traffic volume, speeding, and wear and tear on nearby Aspen Avenue and Brookview Drive.

Instead, Elon aldermen voted unanimously last Tuesday to approve a temporary road closure of Aspen Avenue, which is within the town of Elon’s jurisdiction.

The temporary road closure that Elon’s board approved last week not only prohibits the developer’s crews from using it to access the Owen Park subdivision – it will prevent anyone from using Aspen Avenue, Roedner explained in the interview. “Nobody is using that road, period,” the town manager said.

The developer, Owen Park Associates, had previously told Gibsonville’s aldermen – when he pitched his plan to the board in December 2020 – that the Owen Park subdivision would use four existing roads as access points: Ashley Woods Drive; Brookfield Drive; Driftwood Drive; and Aspen Avenue.

Three of the four existing roads are within Gibsonville’s jurisdiction, while Aspen Avenue is located entirely within the town of Elon, Roedner confirmed for the newspaper this week, adding that the far end of Aspen Avenue “might cross into Gibsonville before it joins Ashley Woods [Drive].”

Several Elon residents expressed their concerns about the developer’s use of Aspen Avenue during last week’s meeting. “All were supportive of temporary closure,” Roedner said, referring to residents, most of whom he said reside within portions of the Ashley Woods and Brookview subdivisions that are located in Elon’s jurisdiction.

“All raised concerns about the future – what happens if it’s reopened at some point?” Roedner elaborated.

Elon’s town manager said this week that the state law that authorizes North Carolina municipalities to temporarily close roads within their jurisdictions doesn’t impose a time limit. “I don’t believe there’s any restriction under state law as to how long [a temporary] road closure is permitted to remain in effect,” Roedner said Monday.

“It is the town’s right, under state law, to temporarily close any road,” Roedner explained in the interview. “That is certainly within the town’s jurisdiction and authority. That seemed to be the easiest thing to do rather than crafting ordinances” that would address concerns about the use of roads in Elon to connect to subdivisions in other, nearby municipalities, he said.

“I think from my board’s perspective, they’re done,” Elon’s town manager said Monday.

Elon’s board of aldermen hasn’t taken legal action – nor is it contemplating litigation – against the developer, Roedner confirmed for the newspaper.

“The board talked about the merits and made the motion to do a temporary closure,” Roedner said, pointing to an earlier approval of temporary closures for portions of Williamson and West College avenues in downtown Elon in order to create temporary gathering spaces at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. [Elon aldermen subsequently voted late last year to make those closures permanent.]

The other three roads the developer is using to access the site – Ashley Woods Drive, Brookfield Drive, and Driftwood Drive – are within Gibsonville’s municipal jurisdiction.

Roedner said Monday that the preliminary plan the developer for Owen Park provided to Elon town officials shows a fourth road, Spence Avenue, which could be used to access the site. Meanwhile, the clear-cutting that has been observed in recent months is site preparation for the Owen Park subdivision.

Gibsonville’s board of aldermen voted unanimously in December 2020 to approve a preliminary site plan for Owen Park, which calls for a cluster development with 130 single-family homes, for approximately 1.7 units per acre, on 48.3 acres. A representative for the company, Matt Kirkpatrick, said during the same discussion that the homes will be built by two builders: Nova Triad Homes and Westan Homes.

Gibsonville’s board of aldermen had previously approved rezoning for the Owen Park subdivision in April 2019.

Last month, Gibsonville’s board of aldermen voted unanimously, 4-0, to approve the developer’s request to be annexed into the town’s municipal limits. Voting to approve were: Aldermen Yvonne Maizland; Clarence Owen; Mark Shepherd; and Paul Thompson. Alderman Bryant Crisp, who joined the board in December 2021, was absent from the meeting on March 7, when the board approved annexation for the 48.31-acre site.

The Alamance News was unable to locate any lawsuits filed in Alamance County civil court over the Owen Park subdivision or the developer, Owen Park Associates.

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GIBSONVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A Gibsonville farm gearing up for fall almost didn’t have a fall season because of a weekend fire.

Dozens of firefighters from several fire departments responded to put out the flames but not before it did some damage.

“It was thankful that it wasn’t anything more,” said Drew Gerringer, manager at Gerringer’s Greenhouse.

Gerringer’s Greenhouse in Gibsonville has been in business for around 40 years.

Gerringer’s grandparents started the farm, and firefighters helped preserve that legacy by putting out a fast-moving fire.

Someone banging on their front door woke the Gerringers up around 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

“We didn’t get their name … knocking on our door, beating on the door, yelling … ‘The woods are on fire,’” Gerringer said.

Within minutes, around 30 firefighters from several departments started putting out the blaze.

“We received a call … to a truck to respond, and it was upgraded to a structure fire,” McLeansville Fire Chief Tommy Gregory said.

“We were out for several hours hauling water back and forth from different hydrants and getting water to the scene. So it was a lot of cleanup,” Fire District 28 Chief Kenny Apple said.

A two-story barn was burned down to the foundation, a cabin was also destroyed and two trailers they use for their seasonal hayride were also significantly damaged.

The fire nearly spread to the field where Gerringer’s Greenhouse hosts its annual Christmas light show and runs hayrides in the fall and winter just a few feet away.

“Volunteer firefighters were able to get here and start putting the water on the fire and getting it knocked down … so it didn’t spread any further,” Gerringer said.

Despite Gerringer’s Greenhouse losing two structures and two trailers used for their fall and winter hayrides, they are still planning to open as planned for their fall season on Sept. 16.

They will offer pumpkins, fall flowers, yard games for kids and hayrides. They said they have received an outpouring of support from the community and are getting help with needed equipment ahead of opening day.

It's a historic first! LaVida Reaves-Burns just opened up her new bar, Zone 32, in the heart of downtown, Gibsonville.

GIBSONVILLE, N.C. — On Main Street, in the heart of downtown Gibsonville, history has been made.

"It’s a very big deal. I don’t think that I have absorbed it all in to see how much of a big deal it is. I’m one person who I can take something and if I do it, I’m like, 'eh', but my family and friends are like, 'No, no that’s major!'," Bar owner Reaves-Burns said.

LaVida Reaves-Burns is the first Black woman in the city’s history to open up a bar downtown.

"I’m a big entertainer! So, I love to entertain people but that’s just me. And, so I said, instead of doing it at home all of the time, why not find somewhere that I can bring not just my family and friends, but other people together. The spot was vacant and so I jumped on it," said Reaves-Burns.

Zone 32, named after the 32 NFL teams currently in play, was always envisioned to be more than just a sports bar.

"Zone 32 is here to bring all the people in the surrounding counties together to have more of a network. Just the other night, we had a couple of people come in who were having meetings. They needed wifi so they were meeting for the upcoming AAU season for basketball. It’s not just to come and just party or anything like that! It’s to come and fellowship and to bring people together so we can build the community up," Said Reaves-Burns.

From frozen daiquiris to karaoke nights to even a pop-up boutique, Zone 32 is a hub for the community, but also as an example.

“Me and my husband have three sons and, of course, they are African American, so it’s important for our family to see that you don’t have to just work at a factory or a mill, there are other things that can be done if you truly love it and if you truly want to have it, then you have to go get it," Said Reaves-Burns.

Reaves-burns already has grand visions for Zone 32 in the future, but for the time being, she’s just happy to have this distinction.

The Meeting and Event Center serves as the ideal setting for weddings, business functions, and family gatherings of all sizes. The Banquet Room measures 2400 square feet and offers the luxury of exclusive use of the building and surrounding property for your gathering. Rental of the facility includes the beautiful garden gazebo, wrap-around porch, parking area, and restrooms. The high ceilings feature natural wood beams and the large picture windows offer picturesque views of the park. The kitchen includes a warming oven, freezer, refrigerator, sinks, and spacious counter space. One truly has to visit the Meeting & Event Center in order to appreciate all it has to offer.

View facility availability and request a date here or call 336-641-2074 for more information! Tours of the event center are by appointment only

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Fee Structure

We are committed to keeping our prices affordable. There are three basic fees associated with utilizing The Event Center: facility rental, food service/kitchen use fee, and Event Host fee.

Rental Rates

The facility rental rate includes the exclusive use of banquet hall, porch, gazebo, restrooms, parking area, chairs, tables, and the set-up and breakdown of your event. You may have access to the Center between the hours of 8:00am – midnight based on availability. The base rental is based on the number of guests attending your gathering. Please see the information packet above for rates.

Food Arrangements

Food Provided by Client: Clients are welcome to provide their own food and/or have their guests bring covered dishes. You will need to provide all serving pieces related to your food. A nominal food service/kitchen use fee is assessed based upon the number of guests attending your event:

Food Provided by a Caterer: Many clients choose to engage the services of a professional licensed caterer when arranging for their food. Your caterer will be required to provide appropriate documentation in order to use the facility. The caterer is assessed 10% of their total invoice before taxes as a fee for conducting business at Northeast Park and using the facilities. This charge will appear on the bill you receive from your caterer, not on your Northeast Park bill.

Bar Service: Wine and beer may only be provided by Northeast Park Event Center clients for their guests. All wine and beer inventory must be overseen, dispensed, and served by our professional bar-tending staff during a three hour scheduled bar. All liquor must be purchased and served by a professional licensed caterer with the appropriate ABC permits and by bartenders provided by that caterer. Under no circumstances is brown bagging permitted. Paid security officers may also be required for the event. The charge is $40 per officer, per hour.

Event Hosts Event Hosts are present to ensure clients enjoy a successful and stress-free event. An Event Host must be present during all hours the facility is occupied. The fee for the Event Host is $15/hour. The Event Host will be in the building and available throughout your event, remain until all guests have left, and they will perform a final inspection at the conclusion of the event.

Lease Agreement, Deposit, Cancellation & Final Payment Reservation & Deposit: Your reservation will be confirmed when we receive a signed copy of the Event Center Lease Agreement, Rental Estimate, and Policies, along with the advance deposit. The advance deposit is the sum of the room rental rate plus $100.

Final Payment: Your balance will be due in full no later than ten (10) days prior to the date of your event. Payments made after this date must be made in cash or by credit card. Any incidental expenses incurred on the date of your event will be due by the end of the event.

Cancellation: If you must cancel your event for any reason, a written notice is required. The $100 is non-refundable and is retained in the event of cancellation. If the event is held it is applied to your balance. If a cancellation is received in writing with at least 90 days notice, the room rental portion of the advance deposit is returned. If the cancellation is within 90 days of the event, the room rental portion of the advance deposit is also retained unless the space is re-rented to someone else.

Clean-up Requirements: Customers are expected to clear their tables of all trash and place all disposables in the trash cans provided by the facilities, remove anything they brought in for the event, and leave the kitchen in the condition in which it was found. If this is not done, a $100 clean-up fee will be assessed to the customer.

Additional Amenities: Table linens, LCD projector, screen, television, DVD player, sound system, and podium are available to you at nominal cost.

View facility availability and request a date here. Call 336-641-2074 to set an appointment to tour the event center.

Click here to view a printable version of the our Information Packet.