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14295
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The article draws attention to Gastonia, located in the heart of the textile region. The town's prosperity is credited to the textile industry; however, the article outlines Gastonia's other industries as well as statistical information about overall quality of life in the town.
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14296
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The Gastonia Chamber of Commerce attempted to diversify its interest when it reached out to the community. It aired radio advertisements and added more vocational training to the public school curriculum. An industrial exposition was the biggest public outreach by the Gastonia Chamber of Commerce. The expo highlighted locally manufactured goods to demonstrate pride within the blue collar community of Gastonia and promoted further industrial growth and interests.
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14297
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This article is about further attempts to improve the industrial and commercial interests of Gastonia and includes statistics about contemporary industries in Gastonia. These industrial advances are credited to various community efforts including responsible taxing and endeavors called the Factory Project of the Industrial enterprise.
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24463
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During December, a town in Gaston County, McAdenville, hosts a community wide Christmas light display funded by Stowe-Pharr Mills textile company. McAdenville has become known as “Christmas Town, USA,” which brings in thousands of tourists wishing to see the lights.
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24727
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This article discusses the development of Gastonia and Gaston County, highlighting things of interest in each place.
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29553
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For years, the city of Gastonia, North Carolina has watched patiently as other communities in the Charlotte metropolitan area have grown, paying close attention to their ups and downs. With careful planning and attention to development issues in other areas, Gastonia is now the second-largest city in the Charlotte area.
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