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Board schedules public hearing on creating Mangum Fire Protection Service District after volunteer department cites funding shortfall

Board of County Commissioners · March 2, 2026

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Summary

Staff proposed creation of the Mangum Fire Protection Service District and scheduled the required public hearing under N.C. Gen. Stat. §153A-320(c) after Moriah Volunteer Fire & Rescue said it can no longer provide services without revenue; the Board will consider comments before deciding whether to create the district.

Durham County staff requested that the Board conduct a public hearing required by North Carolina General Statute §153A-320(c) on creating the Mangum Fire Protection Service District.

The proposal, presented by Mark Lockhart, Director of the Office of Emergency Services, says the area has historically been served by…

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