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Garbage pickup delayed, crews continue to treat priority streets

January 18, 2018

A reminder of how the snow, ice and cold are affecting some City services: Weather-related delays will affect all garbage and recycling customers this week. Crews will work on Saturday to serve customers missed because […]

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Some City services postponed, road crews busy as snow falls

January 17, 2018

Gastonia and much of the North Carolina Piedmont are included in a Winter Storm Warning until 6 p.m. Snow began falling at 5 a.m. and 1-2 inches is expected to accumulate by mid-afternoon. Public Works […]

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City of Gastonia crews prepare for wintry weather

January 16, 2018

With snow possible tonight into tomorrow, Gastonia Public Works crews are spending the day applying brine to priority streets. We will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions. If needed slag (salt/sand mixture) will […]

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My Turn: YMCA move will not leave Gastonia’s west side without options

January 12, 2018

By Michael Peoples, Gastonia City Manager A recent post on the Facebook page “Life in Gaston” mourned the loss of the Central YMCA and the role it has played as a familiar, safe, gathering place […]

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City offices and services affected by MLK holiday

January 11, 2018

City of Gastonia offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 for Martin Luther King Day. Monday garbage and recycling pickup will be delayed one day. City buses will run on a Saturday schedule. City recreation […]

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Water main break affects Eastridge Mall, surrounding businesses

January 11, 2018

A ruptured water main along New Hope Road has interrupted water service to Eastridge Mall and its food court, as well as numerous businesses, restaurants and homes near the mall. Officials from Two Rivers Utilities […]

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Child Passenger Safety Basic Awareness Course

January 11, 2018

The Gastonia Police Department and Safe Kids Gaston County invite you to attend Operation Kids: Transporting Children. The free training will be held from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 at the Gastonia […]

Water bubbling up onto street from leaking main
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Frigid weather the reason for ruptured water mains around Gastonia

January 5, 2018

It’s been a busy week for City of Gastonia crews making emergency repairs to water mains. “All hands on deck,” is how Brian Potocki with Utilities Maintenance Department describes it. Since Jan. 2, eight water […]

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Power outage affects more than 2,000 on cold morning

January 2, 2018

The morning started chilly and dark for more than 2,200 Gastonia residents because of a pre-dawn power outage, idling hundreds of furnaces, water heaters and coffeemakers. Power went out a little after 5 a.m. on […]

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City announces closings for Christmas, New Year’s Day

December 19, 2017

City of Gastonia offices will be closed for the holidays: Friday, Dec. 22 Monday, Dec. 25 Monday, Jan. 1 On Friday, Dec. 22, City Transit will run on a Saturday schedule. Garbage and recycling pickup […]

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