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County approves $370,750 budget amendment to match Department of Insurance grants for volunteer fire departments

5842981 · August 18, 2025
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Craven County agreed to a $370,750 budget amendment to provide local matches for Department of Insurance grant awards to multiple volunteer fire departments; chiefs described equipment purchases the grants will fund.

Craven County commissioners on Sept. 2 approved a $370,750 budget amendment to provide local matching funds for multiple Department of Insurance grant awards to volunteer fire departments across the county.

Stanley Kite, speaking for emergency services, introduced chiefs and presidents from several volunteer departments who described equipment and protective gear they plan to purchase if match funds are provided. Chiefs said awards announced by the state included: Little Swiss Creek (listed as…

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