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Bessemer City Road
Coverage of Bessemer City Road in the Nexus archive.
- Truck overturns on I-85 in Gaston County, closing lanes in both directions
A truck overturned on I-85 in Gaston County near Bessemer City Road on Tuesday afternoon, spilling its load and closing lanes in both directions. The incident caused major traffic delays, with two southbound lanes and one northbound lane closed as of 1 p.m. No injuries were reported.
- Video shows black bear spotted in Gastonia neighborhood
A black bear was spotted in a Gastonia, N.C. neighborhood on June 16, stealing food from a birdfeeder. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission attributed the sighting to juvenile bears seeking territory and urban expansion, advising residents to follow BearWise guidelines to avoid conflicts.