Destinations

The Belmont South Point football team used a pounding ground game to beat Alexander Central last night, 48-21 at Lineberger Stadium.

Desmond Lowery and Chris Lane led the Raiders to a 17-14 halftime lead, and then took over. Lowery gained 220 yard on the ground and passed for 90 more. Running back Chris Lane earned 106 yards on the ground and scored a TD. Aaron Crumbley scored twice on short runs in the first and third quarters. James Justice kicked two field goals, 33 yards in the second quarter, and 40 yards in the 4th.

Lowery is quick. He also has great game fitness, running 94 yards in one play for a TD in the first quarter and and a 68 yarder in the third.

Alexander Central had its moments, a very good passing performance by QB josh Russell for over 300 yards. The SP secondary had better watch out when they play Ashbrook and North Gaston this year, both of those squads have great quarterbacks who can light up the night sky.

Good crowd on hand at Lineberger Stadium. The first seven rows below the PSL section was reserved for students, but a few “fans” tried to take their places by the traditional, “put-out-a-blanket-to-save-our-seat” format. For the most part it didn’t work, the Raider Seniors, don’t care who put the blankets out…

The SP Band, “the Pride of the Tribe”, sounded good, smaller than in year’s past but still very disciplined. We will see their full show in a couple of weeks.

The ban on body paint worked at SP last night. Just a few faces, not much more. Can’t say the same for the vaunted Charlotte Catholic crowd or the Ashbrook fans who appeared on News Center 14’s Friday Night Final video in full body paint regalia. Sure hope the NCHSAA has their spies working on Friday nights !

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Belmont’s thriving downtown businesses include two places where wine aficionados can seek out their favorites. The Belmont Banner — or “Bannernews” — as it is now called, ran a delightful article about the Emporium on Main, and the new Cork and Candle stores in this week’s issue.

Unfortunately, the Belmont Front Porch cannot link the source article in this case, so we will try as best as we (hiccup) can to describe some of the upcoming events.

Both stores offer wine tasting and can order your favorites. Cork and Candle has a good selection of NC wines. For wine drinkers in the area, each store has knowledgeable sales people and are happy to help your discovery process.  

We are not going to turn the Belmont Front Porch into an advertising rag anytime soon, but when the Gazette, Observer, or Banner note new businesses in our fair town — they ought to get a mention here.

     Nearby neighbor, Andrew Lineberger has started Realty Concepts from a home office in Belmont. One of his first listings in the area is over by the Greenwood Cemetery at the corner of South Main and Oak. (704) 606-6458

Speaking of realtors in town, Belmont downtown neighbor, Wendy Hostetler operates a small company called Garibaldi Realty which has had several listings appear around town, most notably in the Cottonwood neighborhood in East Belmont.

We remember back in the day when you would put your name on someone’s list for their home if they “ever want to sell”, and when Maynard & Causey was the only real game in town ? Real Estate has become very hot in the Belmont area. Several large real estate firms, Allen Tate, Century 21, Prudential Carolinas, and Remax, are all active with listings in the area. Many of our neighbors are active and productive as agents and brokers.

It is only our opinion but, when looking for homes here in this town or selling your home in this town, you should find someone who knows the area very well. As of today, there are 182 properties for sale in the immediate area. We would love to have you visit and quite possibly stay…

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