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Gastonia buys new police and fire radios with money from ABC Board
All Gastonia police officers and firefighters, as well as City police cars and firetrucks, are getting new two-way radios. The City is completing the purchase this month, replacing 433 radio units for $1.5 million. The […]
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Numbers to call & tips – Hurricane Michael communications
With fast moving Hurricane Michael expected to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle today, the City of Gastonia wants to remind citizens of the telephone numbers to call for various types of emergencies: For a […]
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Fire Prevention Week: Smoke alarm checks & free pizza if alarms work!
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 […]
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Police and Fire fundraisers to benefit Cancer Services of Gaston County
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 […]
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ID confirmed on Maddox’s body; Rankin Lake Park to re-open Wednesday
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 […]
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Maddox’s father talks to the press
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 […]
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Missing boy’s mother speaks to the press and $10,000 reward offered
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 […]
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City of Gastonia’s response to Tropical Storm Florence
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 […]
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City of Gastonia prepares for Hurricane Florence
With Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall in North Carolina later this week, City of Gastonia employees are preparing for the likelihood of wind and rain. “Although the storm’s path is uncertain, we’re preparing for […]