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Chief Travis Brittain
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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 […]

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 […]

Features

City of Gastonia Receives Two Region of Excellence Awards

August 19, 2020

The City of Gastonia has received two 2020 Region of Excellence Awards from the Centralina Regional Council recognizing outstanding achievement in two categories. The awards were given to the City’s Public Utilities Department and the […]

Officer Quinley
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Officer Jackie Quinley Receives State Safe Kids Award

May 29, 2020

Gastonia Police Officer Jackie Quinley has received a state award for her work with Safe Kids Gaston County. Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids NC Chair Mike Causey has announced that Quinley is one of the […]

Photo of Cindy Forrester
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City of Gastonia Employee Receives National Manager of the Year Award

May 18, 2020

Cindy Forrester, manager of the Equipment Services Division in the City of Gastonia’s Public Works Department, said she was in complete shock and was “absolutely speechless” when she opened the email congratulating her as a […]

Features

City of Gastonia Names Recipients of Employee Awards

May 14, 2020

The City of Gastonia’s annual Employee Awards program recognizes employees for their exceptional and innovative service in four categories. The 2019 award recipients were to be recognized at the March 17 City Council meeting, but […]

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 […]

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 […]

City Services

City of Gastonia’s comprehensive financial report wins national award

August 12, 2019

It’s the highest form of recognition for governmental accounting and financial reporting, and the City of Gastonia has now won the award for 26 consecutive years. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States […]

City Services

City of Gastonia recognized with Labor Department safety awards

June 19, 2019

The N.C. Department of Labor recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet in Gastonia on June 18. The event was co-sponsored by the Gaston Regional Chamber. “It’s really an honor […]

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