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Electric Scooters Come to Downtown Gastonia

January 13, 2021

The City of Gastonia has an agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. to bring electric scooters to its downtown area. In mid-September of last year, the company worked with two local entrepreneurs to establish a franchise […]

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Slide Over to the Schiele to Experience Winter Wonderland

January 13, 2021

The Schiele Museum will be opening its newest, original exhibit Winter Wonderland to its members on Friday, January 15.  Winter Wonderland will be an adventure geared towards the youngest visitors to the museum as participants […]

Mayor Walker Reid holding the Long Leaf Pine plaque
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Governor Cooper Honors Mayor Walker E. Reid, III

January 12, 2021

Gastonia Mayor Walker E. Reid, III was named to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine during the city council meeting held on January 5, 2021. The honor is bestowed upon individuals who have a […]

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City of Gastonia Electric Receives National Commendation for Electric Restoration Efforts in the Town of Drexel, NC

December 28, 2020

The City of Gastonia has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in multiple electric power restoration efforts, most recently in the sister Town of Drexel, NC, which suffered […]

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T. Jeffers Community Center Awarded Remote Learning Site Grant

December 4, 2020

The City of Gastonia and T. Jeffers Community Center have been awarded a grant for $9,700 from the North Carolina YMCA Alliance to provide temporary remote learning support for working families in our community. The […]

Red mailbox that says Letters to Santa at City Hall
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City of Gastonia Announces Virtual Christmas in the City Events

November 30, 2020

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Gastonia and that includes planning some fun virtual events for the public. Here is a list of free, fun ways to celebrate the season: Zoom With […]

Shop with a Cop 2020
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Gastonia Police to Host Virtual Shop with a Cop 2020

November 25, 2020

This year, the Gastonia Police Department will host a Virtual Shop with a COP. Instead of Breakfast with Santa and in-person shopping at Target, officers will meet virtually with participating children to learn what they […]

The word Diversity with each letter in a different color
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City Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative

October 15, 2020

The City of Gastonia is working to achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion in its services to residents and its more than 800 employees. By the end of 2020, the City plans to hire a […]

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Gastonia Police Department Announces Four Promotions

October 1, 2020

The Gastonia Police Department has announced four staff promotions for assistant police chief, captain, and two sergeants. “It is a pleasure to promote these persons within our ranks,” said GPD Chief Travis Brittain. “Their dedication […]

Political yard signs along a street
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Change to Temporary-Sign Ordinance

September 24, 2020

As you drive on almost any busy street in the City of Gastonia, you will notice in some areas a sea of signs promoting various businesses, services or political candidates running for office. Some of […]

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