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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 […]

City Services

Gastonia Fire Department Promotions Announcement

February 7, 2020

The Gastonia Fire Department would like to announce the following promotions within the department: Capt. Dusty Rudisill to the rank of Battalion Chief Chief Rudisill has served the citizens of Gastonia for over 19 years […]

Features

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 […]

City Services

Gastonia Police Department Promotions and Recently Hired Officers

January 30, 2020

Gastonia Police Sgt. Laura Biggerstaff has been promoted to captain, Detective Eric Seagle has been promoted to sergeant, and 11 recently hired officers have been officially sworn-in for duty. All 13 officers were recognized in […]

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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 […]

Martin Luther King memorial marker in Gastonia
City Services

City offices closed for Martin Luther King holiday

January 13, 2020

City of Gastonia administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. Monday’s garbage and recycling collection will be delayed until Tuesday, Jan. 21. Residents can download the […]

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Features

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 […]

City Services

City of Gastonia Announces Christmas and New Year’s Closings, Schedule Changes

December 18, 2019

Christmas and New Year’s Day will affect office hours and services provided by the City of Gastonia. City administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24; Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Solid Waste: […]

Features

Public Restrooms Now Being Built in Downtown Gastonia

December 13, 2019

You don’t think about them unless you need them. Public restrooms will be a reality in Downtown Gastonia in about February, after the groundbreaking yesterday. It’s a joint project involving the Rotary Club of Gastonia […]

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