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36th Annual Down Home Festival
May 9 - May 11
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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.

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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.

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Apply to serve on BC Fire Department
Apply to serve on BC Fire Department
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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 …

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Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities

Now Hiring for Water Plant Supervisor

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$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.

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BCFD Achieves ISO Class 3
BCFD Achieves ISO Class 3
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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!

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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 …

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Osage Mill
Osage Mill

Explore Downtown's Newest Redevelopment Project

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Parks & Recreation Programs
Parks & Recreation Programs

Explore Youth, Adult and Senior Programs

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Water Main Break

May 16, 2024| Announcements, City News

Please be advised that there is a water main break at Center Drive. Customers in this area may have little to no water pressure as City... Read More → Water Main Break

2024 National Police Week

May 15, 2024| Announcements, City News, Public Notices

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Sun, May 12, 2024 – Sat, May 18, 2024 Bessemer City, North Carolina- National Police Week is a solemn observance in... Read More → 2024 National Police Week

24-25 Manager Recommended Budget

May 15, 2024| Announcements, City News, Public Notices

Bessemer City, North Carolina– The City Manager’s 24-25 Recommended Budget is available at www.bessemercity.com/budget Upcoming... Read More → 24-25 Manager Recommended Budget

Live Streaming Council Meetings

May 14, 2024| Announcements, City News, Public Notices

Bessemer City, North Carolina- Monthly Regular City Council Meetings will now be live-streamed via YouTube Live starting May 2024.  City... Read More → Live Streaming Council Meetings

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27 May 2024 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bessemer City ABC Board

The ABC Board meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 5:00 pm at the ABC Store, 208 W. Alabama Avenue, Bessemer City, NC 28016. Meetings are open to […] Find out more »

Bessemer City, 125 East Virginia Avenue
Bessemer City, NC 28016 United States
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03 June 2024 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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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11 June 2024 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Bessemer City Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Bessemer City Parks & Recreation meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Allan Farris Community Center, 220 S. 14th Street, Bessemer City, NC 28016. […] Find out more »

Allan Farris Community Center, 220 South 14th Street
Bessemer City, NC 28016 United States
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