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South Fork Volunteer Fire Department receives $60,000 NC State grant

South Fork Volunteer Fire Department receives $60,000 NC State grant

The South Fork Volunteer Fire Department of Lincoln County announced Wednesday that it has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Insurance: Office of State Fire Marshal.

The grant is for the purchase of firefighter protective equipment, and is a 50% - 50% match, with the state paying $30,000 and SFVFD paying $30,000.

Funding from this grant will allow the purchase of personal protective equipment for firefighters. This includes the pants, coat, boots, hood, helmet, gloves, and face masks firefighters wear when dealing with fire emergencies. 

Currently several of South Fork’s firefighters are using gear that is 10 to 15 years old, does not fit properly, or is in poor condition, according to the department's announcement.

Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

Adopt-A-Cop Picnic scheduled for May 1st

Adopt-A-Cop Picnic scheduled for May 1st

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Adopt-A-Cop program is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with a picnic for an estimated 1,500 second-grade students on May 1, at South Fork Park in Lincolnton.

The picnic will begin with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m., followed by educational programs, activities, and even a competition for the area law enforcement and emergency services agencies attending the special day for the County’s elementary students.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Lt.

Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is hoping the public can help them click their way to a grant from Walmart by voting for them in the "Fighting Hunger Together" initiative.

This initiative is a national campaign where money is awarded to programs that get the most votes for their innovative and effective programs that help alleviate child hunger. The public will decide what organization will receive the grants through a voting campaign at www.facebook.com/walmart that includes more than 300 different hunger relief organizations from across the country.

The more votes a Feeding America food bank or partner agency gets, the better chances they have of winning the money.

The campaign kicked off April 1, and ends 11:59 pm ET on April 30.

Sheriff’s Department to hold first Unwanted Medicine Drop Off Day

Sheriff’s Department to hold first Unwanted Medicine Drop Off Day

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is holding a special unwanted medicine drop off at the Adam District Sheriff’s Office on April 27, from 9:00 a.m.

“Hunger Has a Cure” Campaign to benefit Feeding America and its local food banks

“Hunger Has a Cure” Campaign to benefit Feeding America and its local food banks

Food Lion launches its “Hunger Has a Cure” campaign Wednesday to support Feeding America and its network of local food banks. The two-week campaign, which allows customers to donate in $1 or $3 increments at the register, runs through April 16, and will help feed local families in need.

“We know that it’s difficult for some families to provide food during the summer, especially since it’s a time when food donations typically drop while hunger needs increase,” said Sherrii Webb, manager of community relations for Food Lion. “Funds raised through this two-week ‘Hunger Has a Cure’ campaign will provide critical food assistance for local families in need.”

NC Operation Medicine Drop a success

NC Operation Medicine Drop a success

Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin asked North Carolina to clean out its medicine cabinets, and people throughout the state answered the call. From March 17 to 23, more than 250 Operation Medicine Drop events were held in 74 counties across North Carolina to provide people with a way to safely dispose of expired and unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications.

As a result, more than 12 million doses of medications were safely collected and destroyed.

“The only way we could have had success like this, and ultimately protect our children, is when North Carolinians come together and responsibly dispose of their medications,” said Goodwin.