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Bessemer City, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Bessemer City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Aerobics/Silver Sneakers/Chair Yoga at Kiser Senior Center
  • Convocation 2026 at Bessemer City Central Elem
  • Meet the Teacher (Grades 3-5)(Last Name A-K) at Bessemer City Central Elem

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bessemer City

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Other local events
    Friday August 7
  • Convocation 2026
    Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City, NC 28016
    11:00 am
  • Monday August 10
  • Meet the Teacher (Grades 3-5)(Last Name A-K)
    Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City, NC 28016
    4:30 pm
  • Open House (Last Name A-K)
    Bessemer City Primary Bessemer City, NC 28016
    4:30 pm
  • Meet the Teacher (Grades 3-5)(Last Name A-K)
    Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City, NC 28016
    6:00 pm
  • Open House (Last Name L-Z)
    Bessemer City Primary Bessemer City, NC 28016
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 11
  • Parks and Recreation Board
    ALLAN FARRIS COMMUNITY CENTER, 220 S 14th St, Bessemer City
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 12
  • Students' First Day of School
    Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City, NC 28016

📣 Bessemer City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • 1-on-1 Technology Help In-Person
    Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave
    10:00 am
  • Friday August 7
  • Story Time @ Union Road In-Person
    Union Road Branch Library Branch Library - Meeting Room, Union Road Branch
    10:30 am
  • Saturday August 8
  • Execution Fest
    The Rooster, 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia
    1:00 pm
  • Execution Fest 2026
    The Rooster, 334 W Main Ave, Gastonia
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Gaston County Schools posted a job opening for Math Teacher - 6th Grade @ Bessemer City Middle in Bessemer City. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Bessemer City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bessemer City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kings Mountain

Gastonia


Ok Bessemer City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bessemer City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bessemer City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.