Archive of entries posted on January 2022

Wake County Fire Commission Meeting – January 20, 2022

Posted by on

The Wake County Fire Commission will hold its another virtual version of its regular meeting on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m..  The agenda and meeting documents are below. Information on submitting public comments and access for viewing/listening are posted on the Wake County Public Meetings Calendar.  View Meeting Documents Agenda Meeting Called to Order: …

Continue reading ‘Wake County Fire Commission Meeting – January 20, 2022’ »

Guthery Apartments in Charlotte, 1940

Posted by on

This is a blog version of a Facebook posting. Reader question. Hey Mike, both Philadelphia and NYC have had their deadliest residential fires in decades. What’s the worst residential/multi-family fire in NC history? Answer: Believe it’s the Guthery Apartments in Charlotte on North Tryon Street on March 15, 1940, that killed nine. Recounts the Charlotte …

Continue reading ‘Guthery Apartments in Charlotte, 1940’ »

North Side Fire Rescue Starts

Posted by on

This is a blog version of a Facebook posting. Big news in Johnston County this week. North Side Fire & Rescue started service on Monday, December 4, at 9:00 a.m. The new department was created with a merger of Archers Lodge FD (est. 1958) and Thanksgiving FD (est. 1961). It’s believed to be the first …

Continue reading ‘North Side Fire Rescue Starts’ »