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The Lofts at Osage Mill in Bessemer City, North Carolina, have been recognized by Preservation North Carolina with the DeWayne H. Anderson Sr. Award for Housing, an honor recognizing innovative …

Ella May Wiggins was a Bessemer City textile worker, mother, and labor advocate whose life became an important part of North Carolina’s labor history during the late 1920s. Ella May …

Remembering Randy Causby 03.24.1947- 09.04.2026  The City of Bessemer City joins our community in remembering the life and service of Randy Causby, a longtime City employee and dedicated member of …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bessemer City Removed from North Carolina Unit Assistance List (UAL) BESSEMER CITY, N.C. — The City of Bessemer City has reached an important milestone in its financial …

New Online Tool: Find Your Zoning in Seconds Bessemer City has launched a new online zoning lookup tool to help residents, property owners, developers, and businesses quickly find general zoning …

FY 2027 Budget & Strategic Plan Unanimously Approved At the June 8, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting, the Bessemer City City Council unanimously approved the FY 2027 Budget and the …

FY 27 City Manager’s Recommended Budget The City Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 has been submitted to the Bessemer City City Council for review and consideration. The recommended …

2026 Water & Sewer System Development Fee Study – Draft Report Bessemer City has completed a draft Water and Sewer System Development Fee Study, prepared by an independent third-party engineering …

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2026 Bessemer City Swears In New Police Chief Christopher Vaughn Bessemer City, NC — The City of Bessemer City is proud to announce that …

Happy Birthday, Bessemer City. Celebrating 133 Years. On March 6, 2026 we celebrate the founding of Bessemer City, North Carolina. Established on March 6, 1893, our community marks 133 years …