Month: December 2018
City of Gastonia announces closings, schedule changes for Christmas and New Year’s
Christmas and New Year’s Day will affect office hours and services provided by the City of Gastonia. City administrative offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1. Solid Waste: […]
Holiday programs at the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater
Celebrate the Season! Come to the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater this December for two special programs guaranteed to get the entire family into the holiday spirit. Take a break from the hustle and […]
Meet a live alligator at the Schiele
Saturday, December 15th from 11AM – 3PM Did you know that American Alligators are listed as a threatened species? Find out why and learn more about alligators and their adaptations. See a live alligator feeding […]
City of Gastonia forced to delay Monday services due to wintry weather
Because of forecasted sub-freezing temperatures tonight, which are expected to refreeze slush and ice on secondary roads, City officials are delaying the opening of administrative offices, postponing Monday’s solid waste collection and canceling transit services. […]
City of Gastonia prepares for wintry weather
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area, and the City of Gastonia is preparing for the likelihood of freezing rain, sleet and snow over the weekend and into Monday. Helpful phone numbers, […]
Purchase an ornament & help a child ‘shop with a cop’
If you think building positive relationships between community youth and Gastonia Police Officers is important and worthwhile, your help is needed. The Gastonia Police Foundation is planning to host its Fourth Annual Shop with a […]
Capt. Turas promoted to Assistant Chief
Capt. Edward Turas has been promoted to Assistant Chief effective upon the retirement of Assistant Chief Mike Smith on Jan. 1, Gastonia Police Chief Robert Helton has announced. “We wish him success in his new […]
Gastonia part of Gaston County ‘trifecta’ at Region of Excellence awards
Last Friday afternoon, the Centralina Council of Governments hosted its annual Region of Excellence Awards Luncheon at The Speedway Club to recognize innovative government initiatives, leaders and municipalities in the Charlotte Region. Of the six […]