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Gastonia’s March Excess Household Trash Week Sets Record

March 31, 2020

Gastonia residents set another record for the amount of household trash put at the curb during the City’s recent Free Excess Household Trash Week. The City’s Solid Waste Division collected 475 tons of trash March […]

Talking Tree boxes at Lineberger Park
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Celebrate Arbor Day on the ‘Talking Trees Trail’

March 19, 2020

Need some fun at the park with the kids? Check out Gastonia’s refreshed “Talking Trees Trail” at Lineberger Park. Along the trail, which is accessible from the park’s South Chestnut Street parking lot, are 10 […]

Furniture and other trash piled at the curb
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Free Excess Household Trash Week in Gastonia is March 16-20

February 24, 2020

Just in time for spring cleaning, the City of Gastonia will haul away many types of large or bulky household trash for one week without fees. The popular Free Excess Household Trash Week is March […]

Path through wooded area with Carolina Thread Trail logo
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City of Gastonia Receives $140,000 Greenway Extension Grant

February 21, 2020

The City of Gastonia is the recipient of a $140,000 grant from the Carolina Thread Trail Governing Board. The grant will fund the construction of the Avon-Catawba Greenway Extension. “The grant supports our ability to […]

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New Gastonia Police Department Recruiting Video Released

February 17, 2020

The Gastonia Police Department has a new video to help with officer recruiting efforts. “Gastonia is a great place to be a police officer and we want to invite others to join our team,” said […]

Linemen repairing electric lines, Public Power award logo
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Gastonia’s Electric Division Wins Four Statewide Awards for Third Consecutive Year

February 11, 2020

The City of Gastonia’s Electric Division has received four Public Power Awards of Excellence from ElectriCities of North Carolina. The awards recognize the Gastonia utility’s continued emphasis on innovation, modernization, high-quality service, workforce development, and […]

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Battalion Chief Foy’s Retirement Announced

January 31, 2020

The Gastonia Fire Department would like to announce the retirement of Battalion Chief Clifton “Kerr” Foy. Chief Foy has served the citizens of Gastonia for over 29 years, having been hired in the department on […]

Members of the Community Development Board and City representatives
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City Recognizes Hard Work and Dedication of Citizen Committee Members

January 22, 2020

The City of Gastonia recognized those who serve on its 15 Citizen Committees at a volunteer committee member appreciation event Jan. 16 at the Gastonia Conference Center. Citizen Committees work in partnership with a variety […]

Walker Reid next to MLK monument in Gastonia
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Gastonia’s Mayor Among MLK Unity Award Honorees

January 21, 2020

Gastonia Mayor Walker E. Reid is one of three recipients of the 2020 Gaston County MLK Unity Award. The honor was presented today by Gaston Together and its Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition (GC3). In […]

Dinosaur hatching from an egg
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Tiny Titans exhibit at the Schiele gives a rare glimpse into the life of baby dinosaurs

January 6, 2020

Take an exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos in Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies, the newest exhibit at The Schiele Museum in Gastonia. Tiny Titans presents new […]

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