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City of Gastonia Supports Community Block Grant Funding During Community Development Week | April 1 – 5

March 28, 2024

During the week of April 1 – 5, the City of Gastonia is supporting Community Development Week, a nationwide effort to educate Congressional Members and the community about the importance of the Community Development Block […]

Economic Development

City of Gastonia to Host Open House for Affordable Housing Units

February 6, 2024

The City of Gastonia will host an Open House for two affordable housing units in the City’s historic Highland neighborhood. The public is encouraged to attend the event on Tuesday, February 6 at 3:30 p.m. […]

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Economic Development

Public Invited to Information Session For Study of Paved Path Connecting Downtown Gastonia to Crowders Mountain State Park

November 16, 2023

The City of Gastonia is hosting an open house information session for the public to learn more about a proposed bicycle and pedestrian path to connect downtown Gastonia and Crowders Mountain State Park. Carolina Thread […]

Economic Development

Members of North Carolina Legislative Delegation Celebrate Groundbreaking

November 6, 2023

Members of North Carolina’s legislative delegation joined Gastonia City Council members on Thursday, November 2, to break ground on a 140-acre property in Gastonia that will become a recreational amenity close to Crowders Mountain State […]

Economic Development

City of Gastonia Hosted Breaks Ground for New Recreation Area

November 6, 2023

The City of Gastonia held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, November 2 at the Linwood Springs Park, located at 2900 Linwood Road in northwest Gastonia. The area consists of more than 140 acres of land […]

Economic Development

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Announces Amtrak Accessibility Upgrades at Station in Gastonia

April 5, 2023

Amtrak customers now have a more accessible journey with the completion of a $3.2 million project at the Gastonia, N.C., station. The upgrades are part of the company’s overall commitment to improve the customer experience […]

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City of Gastonia Receives Downtown Development Grant from ElectriCities

January 19, 2023

ElectriCities of North Carolina, Inc., the membership organization for municipally owned electric utilities, has awarded the City of Gastonia one of four $10,000 Downtown Revitalization Grants to help achieve the city’s downtown revitalization goals. Gastonia’s […]

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Economic Development

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Six Story Multi-Family Community

March 29, 2022

The City of Gastonia will host a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a 90-unit luxury apartment complex. The public is encouraged to attend the groundbreaking ceremony, which will be held on Tuesday, April […]

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Economic Development

Gastonia Closes the Books on a Stellar Fiscal Year

July 21, 2021

Cover photo: BaseballParks.com By Mary Elliott, Director of Communications and Marketing The City of Gastonia closed the 2020-21 fiscal year with a bang, accomplishing major projects that will move the City forward, support healthy communities […]

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City of Gastonia Receives $200,000 Grant From The Gaston Community Foundation

March 25, 2021

The City of Gastonia has received a $200,000 grant from the Gaston Community Foundation to support the City’s Franklin Urban Sports and Entertainment (FUSE) District, as part of its Community Partnerships program. “We are proud […]

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