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North Carolina Fire Departments Unite in Mourning, Offer Shift Coverage Following Hickory Firefighter's Death
The Hickory Fire Department received community support after the loss of firefighter Jake Bridges, with other departments ...
Orange County reduces spending to limit pending property tax hike
A Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools leader called a proposed cut a “stunning development” that “erodes public trust.” ...
20-Year-Old Firefighter Dies From ‘Medical Emergency’ While On Duty
A 20-year-old North Carolina firefighter died June 5 after suffering a “medical emergency” while on duty. Jake Bridges, a firefighter for the Hickory Fire Department in Hickory, North Carolina, was ...
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Speaking of School: New CHCCS Superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice
New Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 9.
First responders hold procession for 20-year-old fallen firefighter
HICKORY, N.C. — A Hickory firefighter will return to Catawba County Monday after a medical emergency led to his death ...