If you see firefighters around the courthouse Friday, don’t be alarmed.
The Whiteville Firefighters Association will be holding its Fill the Boot campaign from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event go to help firefighters and their families in times of need.
The WFA is a non-profit organization, and is not affiliated with the city.
Firefighters will be accepting cash donations as well as checks made out to “Whiteville Firefighters Association.”