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Gastonia Electric crews assist Duke Energy
During Tropical Storm Michael, linemen from Gastonia’s Electric Division were busy reconnecting electric lines in the City torn down by 50-mile-per-hour winds and falling trees. Soon after, an eight-man team from the City of Gastonia […]
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Gastonia celebrates Public Power Week Oct. 7-13
Gastonia and its community-owned Electric division are celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 7-13. The City has operated its not-for-profit Electric division since 1900 and is one of more than 70 public power communities across North […]
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City puts $3.5 million into new Tech Park substation | Gaston Gazette
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City of Gastonia’s response to Tropical Storm Florence
For two days, Gastonia felt the effects of rain and wind from the former Hurricane Florence, but the overall impact of the storm was not severe. “The storm became more of a rain event with […]
City Services
Updates as Hurricane Florence moves closer to Gastonia
The City of Gastonia continues to prepare for wind, rain and possible flooding and power outages from Hurricane Florence. Current predictions include: A total of 5 to 8 inches of rain Saturday through Monday. (Friday […]
City Services
City of Gastonia prepares for Hurricane Florence
With Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall in North Carolina later this week, City of Gastonia employees are preparing for the likelihood of wind and rain. “Although the storm’s path is uncertain, we’re preparing for […]
Economic Development
New electric substation powers growth of the Gastonia Technology Park
The newest occupant of the Gastonia Technology Park isn’t a business, but it’s a strong indicator of the park’s success and the increasing number of technology and manufacturing firms showing an interest in locating there. […]
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Five Gastonia Electric linemen reach Journeyman status
Pictured, left to right: Andy Mabry, Ray Miller, Andy Richardson, Sam Ackerman, Caleb Arrant Five Gastonia Electric employees recently completed the rigorous requirements to be certified as journeymen linemen. Sam Ackerman, Caleb Arrant, Andy Mabry, […]