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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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Features

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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Features

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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Features

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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City Services

City Crews Collect 750 Tons of Large and Bulky Household Trash

April 9, 2021

The City of Gastonia’s Solid Waste Division hauled away a record 750 tons of excess trash during the popular Free Excess Household Trash Week that started March 22. That’s 66% more than was collected during […]

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City Services

Electric Division Receives Gold Level Reliable Public Power Provider Designation

April 8, 2021

The City of Gastonia’s Electric Division has received a Gold Level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation from the American Public Power Association. The Division also achieved the designation in 2015 and 2018. “We are proud […]

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Features

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 Services

Good Friday and Easter Holiday Schedule for City of Gastonia

March 26, 2021

City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 2 in observance of Good Friday, which is a holiday for most City employees. Some City services will be affected by the upcoming holiday: City […]

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Economic Development

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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Features

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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