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Gastonia invests federal money in affordable housing
The City of Gastonia is building three homes in the Highland community through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs. An open house for the first of the three homes to […]

New rating puts Gastonia Fire Department in North Carolina’s top 2%
The state has awarded the Gastonia Fire Department an improved fire protection rating, boosting Gastonia to among the top 2 percent in North Carolina and the top 3 percent in the United States. The new rating […]


City announces its 2017 Employees of the Year
Four people have been named winners of the City of Gastonia’s new citywide employee awards program and were recognized at the Gastonia City Council meeting on Feb. 20. The City began the awards program to […]

Midday transit service to link Gastonia, Charlotte starting March 19
Starting next month, Gastonia residents will be able to take a midday express bus to and from uptown Charlotte on weekdays. The Gastonia City Council last night approved the funding agreement, expanding the number of […]

Gastonia feels the love with one of America’s “100 Most Romantic Restaurants”
Valentine’s Day is a week away, and a Gastonia restaurant is on the list of “100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America.” Webb Custom Kitchen in Historic Downtown Gastonia at 182 S. South Street was selected […]

Gastonia Fire Department holds new fire truck ceremony
The Gastonia Fire Department welcomed citizens, Mayor Walker Reid, City Council members, the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and other City staff to Gastonia Fire Department’s Station 3 on Feb. 6 for a “push in” ceremony […]

Phillips Community Center to host Jr. NBA Skills Challenge this Saturday
Gastonia’s Parks and Recreation Department has been selected as a host for the Jr. NBA Skills Challenge. The basketball event will be held at the Phillips Community Center Saturday, Feb. 10 from 2:30 to 4:30 […]