#55: Jonathan Blanton

Lee and Jenny are the owners of Bolton's Curbside Cookery.  They're both life long Mt. Holly residents, and graduates of East Gaston.  In this episode we talk about their brand new restaurant and how they got started with their food truck four years ago.

In this episode you'll hear a recording of the 2024 Mt. Holly Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.  This years inductees were: Vance Furr, introduced by Scott Pope, award accepted by DeLina Furr.  7:34. James Mack, introduced by Gary Neely.  14:00. Lee Edison Hansel Jr., introduced by Eddie Wilson, award accepted by Jim Bailey. 23:22. Jamie Summerlin, introduced by Scott Pope. 37:05. 1979 EGHS Baseball Team, introduced by Scott Pope, award accepted by Tracy Black. 46:40. Chais Schenck, introduced by Doug Smith. 57:44. Cierra Brooks, introduced by Tyler Berg. 1:08:15.  

Jamie was recently inducted into the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments both on the baseball diamond and in the dugout as a baseball coach.  He grew up in Stanley and graduated from East Gaston in 1998 before going on to play baseball at Belmont Abbey College.  He currently lives in Mt. Holly with is wife and three children.  Listen in to learn more about Jamie's accomplishments, and the family structure that led him to success.

William is the owner of Sanitations Unlimited in Mount Holly.  He has lived in Mt. Holly almost all of his life.  He currently volunteers time with the Mt. Holly Historical Society and the Mt. Holly Parks and Rec Commishion.  He's a graduate of East Gaston, class of 2000.  In this episode we talk about William's business and some Mt. Holly past and current events.

Rob is a former college and high school basketball coach.  He currently works in the Parks and Recreation department for the city of Mount Holly.  In this episode we discuss his coaching journey, the people and connections he's made along the way, and of course, March Madness!

Garrett is a Physical Therapist who lives and works in Mount Holly.  His clinic, Kinetix, is located in the Municipal Complex.  He's originally from Frederick County Maryland and he's a graduate from Shenandoah University's Physical Therapy Program.  In this episode we learn about his clinic and how he and his wife found their way to Mount Holly.  We also discuss ways to stay physically active and how to best help the body recover.   

Jonathan is the new City Manger of Mount Holly.  Prior to coming to Mount Holly he was the City Manager of Ranlo.  He obtained a Masters in Public Administration from UNCC and a Juris Doctor degree from the Charlotte School of Law.  In this episode we discuss what led him to Mount Holly and what his future plans are for our city.

Allison is the owner of Cleary's Bookstore in Mount Holly.  She and her husband recently moved to the area from Seattle.  In this epsiode we get to know Allison and her bookstore. We also discuss what drew her to Mount Holly. 

My uncle Joe Haverty, my cousin Chris Drumm, and my brothers John and Marty joined me for this all in the family edition of EXIT 27.  In this episode the guys discuss growing up in Dotson's Trailer Park in the late '60s early '70s, and some of their first rock and roll concerts.  We also talk about some of our favorite trips together and our grandfather, (Joe's Father) Joseph Haverty Jr., who passed away when he was only 36 years old.   

Jeff is the owner of Painter Funeral & Cremation Services.  He was born and raised in Mt. Holly and currently lives in Stanley.  He graduated from East Gaston in 1995.  He received his certification for Funeral Directing from Fayetteville Technical Communicty College and has been serving our community in the funeral business for the last 15 years.  In this episode we discuss how the funeral business has changed over the last 20 years.  We also reminisce on some of our favorite Mt. Holly memories.