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Fourth of July Holiday Closings, Fireworks Display and Activities

June 29, 2021

City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday, which is also a holiday for City employees. The public is advised to take note of […]

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‘Unicorn of the Sea’ – the Narwhal – Explored in Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition at The Schiele

May 17, 2021

The mysterious narwhal with its unique, spiraling tusk was revealed at The Schiele Museum in Gastonia when the newest exhibit opened at the museum May 15. This legendary animal and its changing ecosystem are explored […]

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City of Gastonia Receives Six Excellence in Communications Awards

May 12, 2021

The City of Gastonia’s Communications and Marketing Department was among 19 North Carolina governments to earn recognition in the North Carolina City & County Communicators’ (NC3C) 2021 Excellence in Communications Awards. The City won three […]

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City of Gastonia Asks Public for Feedback on Bike Plan

May 6, 2021

The City of Gastonia is asking the public for comment on how to improve biking in the city. The City has started the process of developing a Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan (Bike Plan) through a […]

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New Firetrucks at Stations 4 and 7

April 21, 2021

The Gastonia Fire Department held two push-in ceremonies on April 20 for a new firetruck at Station 4 and another new truck at Station 7. “Both new firetrucks will cover the eastern portion of Gastonia,” […]

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Schiele Museum Visitation Opens at 100% Capacity

March 26, 2021

With Governor Cooper’s announcement that museums in North Carolina can open at 100% capacity, The Schiele Museum in Gastonia will be open at full capacity starting Saturday, March 27. “We are excited by this news,” […]

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City of Gastonia to Support Great American Cleanup®

March 16, 2021

Keep Gastonia Beautiful, the City’s not-for-profit initiative for clean cities, is joining the nationwide effort to encourage Gastonia residents to clean up litter and trash in their communities. The Great American Cleanup® starts March 20 […]

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City of Gastonia Amends Ordinance to Increase Penalties for Littering

March 4, 2021

The Gastonia City Council approved an ordinance to increase the penalties for littering at its March 2 meeting to support a state House Bill and discourage littering. The revised ordinance goes into effect immediately and […]

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Gastonia’s Electric Division Receives Three Statewide Awards For Fourth Consecutive Year

February 16, 2021

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

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MLK Award to Chief Brittain and Dr. Freeman for Covenant Efforts

January 18, 2021

Gastonia Police Chief Travis Brittain and Rev. Dr. Rodney Freeman are recipients of the 2021 Gaston Together MLK Unity Awards presented today, and livestreamed through the Mt. Zion Restoration Church Facebook page due to North […]

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