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Former Buckhead Rescue Chief Ray Jacobs died suddenly Sunday morning. A founding member of Station 400, Jacobs was known for his dedication to his community as well as his time as a first responder. A procession of law enforcement vehicles escorted the Buckhead unit carrying Jacobs to Peacock Funeral Home Sunday afternoon. “Chief Jacobs was a pillar of this department and a true servant to his community,” BVFR...
Chase Lancaster was sworn in today (Thursday) as the new fire chief for Lake Waccamaw. Lancaster has more than 20 years experience in firefighting, and said he looks forward to the challenges of the new job. “My main goal is to be sure we safely provide top level service to the people of our district,” he said. He said he will await a decision and direction from town...
Trees and a vehicle wreck have blocked U.S. 74 Eastbound in the Freeman area. Jeff Reichert said he was traveling east on 74 near Livingston Creek Farmers Market when he saw trees falling into the roadway, and a Wall Recycling truck skidding out of control. Another truck, this one hauling a flat bed trailer, slid into the median and collided with the recycling truck. At least one home...