Autopsy Finds Maddox Ritch Likely Drowning Was Accidental
A six year old boy with autism who disappeared from Rankin Lake Park in September likely died by accidental drowning. He was described as nonverbal and enjoyed outdoors. The extensive search involved Gaston County agencies, FBI, and State Bureau of Investigation until the body was found near the park in three feet of water.
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Ian Ritch
Maddox Ritch Autopsy Details Autistic Boy Drowning
After Maddox Ritch vanished at Rankin Lake Park Gastonia his body was found in a creek near the park. The North Carolina Medical Examiner ruled the death an accidental drowning with no signs of foul play. The FBI offered a 10000 dollar reward and communities held vigils as police searched lakeside landfill and nearby facilities.
Notable Deaths and Ages Across Several North Carolina Cities
A short-form notice lists Susan Henderson 71 of Denver, Thomas Goudelock 88 of Charlotte, Bobby Rucker 62 of Kings Mountain, Perry Dawkins 68 of Gastonia, Mablessom 87 of Gastonia, Taylor Inman 67 of Bessemer City, Marshall Rogers 72 of Mount etl, and Gloria Poston 70, reflecting local senior fatalities and their affiliated towns.
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Susan Henderson
Denver
Thomas Goudelock
Charlotte
Bobby Rucker
Kings Mountain
Perry Dawkins
Gastonia Mablessom
Gastonia Taylor Inman
Bessemer
Star linebacker Prince Bemah expected to play tonight
Sidelined with an injury pistage Silt Matiie cig Huss. Bemah is listed as questionable but optimistic about returning for tonight's game, aiming to boost the defense and help his team in a key matchup.
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Silt Matiie Cig Huss
Prince Bemah
Belmont set to host first county half marathon with Santa theme
Aaron Del Mar plans a Santa Hustle event in Gaston County on December 22 featuring 2,000 Santa lookalikes. The 13.1 mile course runs through Belmont and Cramerton and is touted as the county's first half marathon. Race aims to bring a holiday feel to the city streets three days before Christmas.
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Aaron del Mar
Belmont
Gaston County
Cramerton
Officer in shooting back on duty in Gastonia
Gastonia Police Officer Stephen Whisnant, who shot a woman after a July 8 noise complaint at 401 S Gray St, returned to active duty on November 21 after being removed on administrative leave during the State Bureau of Investigation probe. He had chased Jarvis Lynn to the back of the residence.
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Force
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S. Gray St
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