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Body found during search for missing 6-year old

September 27, 2018

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 […]

Photo of Maddox Ritch
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Maddox’s father talks to the press

September 26, 2018

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 […]

FBI poster with reward
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Missing boy’s mother speaks to the press and $10,000 reward offered

September 25, 2018

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 […]

Outdoor news conference at Rankin Lake Park
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Search efforts for missing boy in Gastonia and how people can help

September 24, 2018

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 […]

Section of floodplain map in Gastonia
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Gastonia approved for lower flood insurance rates

September 19, 2018

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 […]

Home crushed by a large fallen tree
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City of Gastonia’s response to Tropical Storm Florence

September 17, 2018

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 […]

Solid Waste schedule
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City of Gastonia Solid Waste Schedule in the aftermath of Florence

September 17, 2018

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 […]

Words at the top of the state of emergency proclamation
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City of Gastonia declares State of Emergency

September 14, 2018

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 […]

Map of eastern U.S. showing Hurricane Florence's likely path
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Updates as Hurricane Florence moves closer to Gastonia

September 13, 2018

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 […]

Hurricane Florence information
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Numbers to call & tips – Hurricane Florence communications

September 12, 2018

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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