At approximately 1 p.m. on September 27, 2018, search crews discovered a body believed to be Maddox Ritch off of Marietta Street/Old Dallas Highway in Gastonia. Maddox’s parents have been notified of the discovery by […]
Maddox’s father spoke to the press at a news conference today with law enforcement and fire officials. Ian Ritch pleaded for the public to help find his little boy urging anyone who saw him to […]
Maddox’s mother spoke to the press at a news conference today with law enforcement and fire officials. Carrie Ritch pleaded for the public to help find her little boy asking anyone who saw him to come […]
Law enforcement and emergency officials spoke about efforts in the search for missing 6-year-old Maddox Ritch and how people can help during a press conference Sunday. Maddox was last seen Saturday at Rankin Lake Park […]
Thanks to efforts by the City of Gastonia, owners of homes and businesses in high-risk sections of the floodplain will get a discount on their flood insurance. FEMA recently approved Gastonia’s application to become part […]
For two days, Gastonia felt the effects of rain and wind from the former Hurricane Florence, but the overall impact of the storm was not severe. “The storm became more of a rain event with […]
In an effort to meet the needs of residents in the aftermath of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Florence, the City of Gastonia Solid Waste Division has updated its collection schedule as follows: Free Household Trash Week from […]
The City of Gastonia has proclaimed a State of Emergency because of the expected impacts of Hurricane Florence. The proclamation does not require the public to take any specific action. It is an administrative step […]
The City of Gastonia continues to prepare for wind, rain and possible flooding and power outages from Hurricane Florence. Current predictions include: A total of 5 to 8 inches of rain Saturday through Monday. (Friday […]
With Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall in North Carolina later this week, the City of Gastonia wants to remind citizens of the telephone numbers to call for various types of emergencies: For a life […]
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