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City Services

City of Gastonia and Bessemer City Announce New Water Pumping Station

February 1, 2021

The City of Gastonia held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 28 for the construction of a water pumping station, located at 2660 Bessemer City Road, that will allow Gastonia to supply Bessemer City with up […]

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COVID-19 is not halting economic growth near the new Gastonia ballpark | WCNC

January 19, 2021
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News from other Sources

Gastonia Mayor Reid fulfills lifelong dream | Gaston Gazette

January 15, 2021
Mayor Walker Reid holding the Long Leaf Pine plaque
Features

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 […]

City leaders turn ceremonial shovels of dirt at two locations
Economic Development

City of Gastonia Hosts Two Groundbreaking Ceremonies

November 4, 2020

Two groundbreaking ceremonies were held on October 30 at sites in the Franklin Urban Sports and Entertainment District in west Gastonia, marking major progress for the City’s economic development plans along West Franklin Boulevard. The […]

Trenton Mill photo and rendering of Center City Crossing
Economic Development

Gastonia City Council Approves Three Milestone Economic Development Projects

October 15, 2020

The Gastonia City Council approved three economic development agreements at its October 6 meeting with a potential for private investment worth $96 million. “These projects have been in the making for many years and are […]

Political yard signs along a street
Features

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 […]

Bulldozer in wooded area
City Services

New Tree Ordinance Promotes Healthy Communities Through Tree Preservation

August 21, 2020

A new tree ordinance approved by City Council in May is starting to branch out, and the City of Gastonia wants to give developers and business owners the information they need when planning for expansion. […]

Baseball with FUSE logo
Economic Development

City of Gastonia and Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Announce Franchise Agreement and Ballpark Management Team

July 28, 2020

The City of Gastonia announced today it has entered into an agreement with the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) and an ownership group led by Brandon Bellamy, CEO of Velocity Companies, Inc., as the […]

Black Lives Matter being painted on basketball court
Features

Basketball Court at Gastonia’s Erwin Park is Being Transformed for Black Lives Matter Mural

June 25, 2020

Local artists are transforming the basketball court at Gastonia’s Erwin Park into a mural to honor the Black Lives Matter movement. The 114 x 50-foot basketball court will feature the words “Black Lives Matter” in […]

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    February 16, 2021
  • Dirt is Turning at GATEWAY85 Project Site
    February 4, 2021
  • City of Gastonia and Bessemer City Announce New Water Pumping Station
    February 1, 2021
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    January 29, 2021
  • City of Gastonia Opens First Dog Park
    January 27, 2021

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  • Governor Cooper Announces Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions as North Carolina Trends Stabilize | governor.nc.gov
    February 24, 2021
  • Bellamy predicts FUSE District will serve as ‘community gathering space’ | Gaston Gazette
    February 12, 2021
  • Gastonia’s Gateway85 Brings Jobs and Warehouse Space | ElectriCities’ Weekly Wire
    February 4, 2021
  • Jzar aims to create a Gastonia where ‘all voices can be heard’ | Gaston Gazette
    January 22, 2021

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