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City Services

Fire Prevention Week: Smoke alarm checks & free pizza if alarms work!

October 9, 2018

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7-13 and the Gastonia Fire Department is once again partnering with Domino’s Pizza, the National Fire Protection Association, and the Gaston County Chapter of the American Red Cross in their […]

Spooky night outside city hall event
Features

Halloween happenings in Gastonia

October 9, 2018

Spooky Night Outside City Hall 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 Gastonia City Hall, 181 S. Street and various downtown businesses The Young Adults of Gastonia are hosting a KID FRIENDLY spooky night outside […]

Line crews repairing electric lines in bucket trucks, with "Public Power Week" logo over half of the photo
Features

Gastonia celebrates Public Power Week Oct. 7-13

October 4, 2018

Gastonia and its community-owned Electric division are celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 7-13. The City has operated its not-for-profit Electric division since 1900 and is one of more than 70 public power communities across North […]

Pink patch fundraiser group photo
Features

Police and Fire fundraisers to benefit Cancer Services of Gaston County

October 2, 2018

Gastonia Police and Fire Departments have fundraisers underway for October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Gastonia Police Sergeants Association is selling pink patches for $5, and the Gastonia Fire Department is selling “Firefighters for a […]

Photo of Maddox Ritch
City Services

ID confirmed on Maddox’s body; Rankin Lake Park to re-open Wednesday

October 1, 2018

Gastonia Police have received confirmation on the identity of Maddox Ritch from the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office. Maddox was reported missing on Saturday, Sept. 22, and after a six-day search of Rankin Lake Park […]

Photo of Maddox Ritch
City Services

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
City Services

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
City Services

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
City Services

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
City Services

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 […]

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