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MTB Rider Seriously Injured

Transylvania Co. RS responds for a mountain biker on the Bennet Gap Trail with serious injuries.

See story on page 6

Motel Fire in Cary

Cary firefighters respond to a third floor fire in the Motel 6 on Buck Jones Road.

See story on page 8

Santa’s Helpers Save Christmas

Wake County firefighters save a family’s presents at a Christmas Eve house fire.

See story on page 12

Mooresville Handles House Fire

Crews respond for a house fire on North Church Street.

See story on page 18

South Iredell Gets New Apparatus

South Iredel VFDtakes delivery of a new Pierce Enforcer Pumper/Tanker.

See story on page 23

Obituary

Fuquay-Varina’s Tony Maudlin

See story on page 30

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