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Month: October 2020

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City Services

Gastonia City Offices Closed on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day; Veterans Parade Canceled

October 30, 2020

City of Gastonia offices will be closed on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, and several municipal services will be affected by the holiday. Because of COVID-19, this year’s Veterans Day Parade in Gastonia has been […]

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City Services

Gastonia’s Recycling Cart Roundup Gets Underway

October 23, 2020

The City of Gastonia has begun a four-week process to collect all gray 96-gallon recycling carts. Last month, the City Council voted to end curbside collection of recyclables. Residents are asked to: Put their empty […]

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Following the Data, North Carolina Will Remain Paused in Phase 3 | governor.nc.gov

October 21, 2020
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Features

City Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative

October 15, 2020

The City of Gastonia is working to achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion in its services to residents and its more than 800 employees. By the end of 2020, the City plans to hire a […]

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Economic Development

Gastonia City Council Approves Three Milestone Economic Development Projects

October 15, 2020

The Gastonia City Council approved three economic development agreements at its October 6 meeting with a potential for private investment worth $96 million. “These projects have been in the making for many years and are […]

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City Services

Fitch Ratings, Inc. Upgrades City of Gastonia’s Bonds to AA+

October 12, 2020

Fitch Ratings, Inc. has upgraded the City of Gastonia’s bond rating to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA’. It has also assessed the Standalone Credit Profile (SCP) of the City’s water and sewer system at ‘aa+’ – $17.3 […]

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Charlotte region’s trash piling up during pandemic | WFAE-FM

October 7, 2020
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City Services

City of Gastonia Electric Division to Celebrate Public Power Week

October 5, 2020

The City of Gastonia’s Electric Division will celebrate public Power Week, October 4-10, along with more than 2,000 other community-powered, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. During the week of […]

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Features

Gastonia Police Department Announces Four Promotions

October 1, 2020

The Gastonia Police Department has announced four staff promotions for assistant police chief, captain, and two sergeants. “It is a pleasure to promote these persons within our ranks,” said GPD Chief Travis Brittain. “Their dedication […]

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