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May 9 - May 11

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.

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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City News & Updates

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Press Release: Bessemer City Advances New Fire Station Project

November 10, 2026| Announcements, City News, Press Releases, Public Notices

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2026 Bessemer City Advances New Fire Station Project and East Virginia Avenue Redevelopment Major public... Read More → Press Release: Bessemer City Advances New Fire Station Project

48th Annual Fire Department BBQ Sale

November 9, 2026| Announcements

The 48th Annual Bessemer City Fire Department BBQ is right around the corner! Friday, November 13th & Saturday, November 14thStarting... Read More → 48th Annual Fire Department BBQ Sale

FY 27 Strategic Plan First Quarter Progress Report

November 2, 2026| City News

📊 Bessemer City FY Strategic Plan: First Quarterly Progress Report Now Available! Bessemer City’s FY 2027 Strategic Plan First... Read More → FY 27 Strategic Plan First Quarter Progress Report

Veteran’s Day Closure 2026

October 30, 2026| Announcements

City Hall and Administrative Facilities will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours... Read More → Veteran’s Day Closure 2026

From the Calendar

Upcoming events, meetings and happenings.

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City Hall: 132 W. Virginia Ave.
City Hall Annex: 125 E. Virginia Ave.
Bessemer City, NC 28016
704-629-5542

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