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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 […]

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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 […]

Solid Waste schedule
City Services

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 […]

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