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36th Annual Down Home Festival
May 9 - May 11
Now Hiring – Seasonal Lifeguards for 2024
Now Hiring – Seasonal Lifeguards for 2024

BC Parks and Recreation is currently hiring for seasonal lifeguards. Interested applicants should apply at http://www.bessemercity.com/employment-opportunities Please call (704) 629-5111 for more information.

March 2024 City Newsletter
March 2024 City Newsletter

The March, 2024 Bessemer City, NC City Newsletter is now available. You can view and/or download/print it below. Included this month we mark the 131st birthday of Bessemer City on March 6th! There’s also updates on the Osage Mill Redevelopment project. There are plenty of exciting events in March including Senior Bingo and an Easter Egg Hunt coming up at Stinger Park on the 28th. Much more information in the newsletter below and view more recent editions from our Newsletters archives page.

Apply to serve on BC Fire Department
Apply to serve on BC Fire Department
JUMP ON IT! New Bus Route in Bessemer City
JUMP ON IT! New Bus Route in Bessemer City

Did you know that the Gaston County Access will be providing transportation to and from Bessemer City? The program will begin January 2, 2024!   Service begins at 5:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. daily at the Gastonia Transit Bradley Bus Station (121 N. Oakland St. Gastonia, NC) Trips to stops within 3/4 mile of the route may be arranged in advance by calling 704.866.3206 Stop Location Departure Gastonia Transit Bradley Bus Station 121 N. Oakland St., Gastonia 30 minutes after the hour Nature’s Own Bakery Outlet 2602 Bessemer City Rd., Bessemer City 41 minutes after the hour Ingles …

Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities

Now Hiring for Water Plant Supervisor

$2,150,000 Awarded to Bessemer City for Public Safety
$2,150,000 Awarded to Bessemer City for Public Safety

Bessemer City is committed to providing quality public safety services to residents, businesses, and visitors.

BCFD Achieves ISO Class 3
BCFD Achieves ISO Class 3
Bessemer City Promotional Video
Bessemer City Promotional Video

A lot is happening in BC! Historic Mill renovations, large Industrial Projects, Residential Developments, and Downtown Development. We are just getting started!

Edgewood85 Commerce Park
Edgewood85 Commerce Park

Trinity Capital Advisors, Clarion Partners, LLC, Gaston County EDC, and the City of Bessemer City are excited to announce Bessemer City’s newest business campus park, Edgewood85 Commerce Park.  This 120 …

Osage Mill
Osage Mill

Explore Downtown's Newest Redevelopment Project

Parks & Recreation Programs
Parks & Recreation Programs

Explore Youth, Adult and Senior Programs

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Water Main Break – Tuesday, March 26th

Announcements, City News

Please be advised that there is a water main break along E Ohio Avenue. Customers living on E Ohio Ave from 10th to 7th, N 9th from... Read More → Water Main Break – Tuesday, March 26th

Water Main Break – Thursday, March 21

Announcements, City News, Public Notices

Please be advised that there is a water main break along Willow lane. Customers living on Willow Lane, E Street, and Carolina will have... Read More → Water Main Break – Thursday, March 21

March 2024 Work Session Rescheduled

City News, Public Notices

Please note that the March 2024 Work Session has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 2nd at 2:00 PM. City Council amended the 2024 Annual... Read More → March 2024 Work Session Rescheduled

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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Come out and join Bessemer City Parks and Recreation Department for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, March 28th, 4:00 pm at Stinger... Read More → Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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Bessemer City Planning Board/Board of Adjustments

The Planning Board/Board of Adjustments meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 132 West Virginia Avenue, Bessemer City, NC 28016. Meetings are open […] Find out more »

City Council Chambers, 132 W. Virginia Ave.
Bessemer City, NC 28016 United States
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City Council Work Session Meetings

Work Session Meetings City Council meets in Work Session the last Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers.  Due to COVID-19, theses meetings made me modified, changes or altered due […] Find out more »

City Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meetings City Council meets in Regular Session the second Monday of each month in Council Chambers.  Due to COVID-19, theses meetings made me modified, changes or altered due to […] Find out more »

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