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What’s going on at Stokesdale Fire Department? The concrete in front of the building is all torn up. Were there problems with the existing concrete? Todd Gauldin, Stokesdale fire chief, told us the concrete on the front pad is being replaced as part of a preventative maintenance project. Gauldin noted the previous structure was almost 27 years old and was showing signs of wear and tear. “We had planned to do it two years ago but delayed it because we had to address water issues with the building,” he said. As part of the replacement, new drains are being added and the front part of the pad is being widened to allow safer entry for fire trucks
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returning to the station. Gauldin said the cost of the project is $57,100, which includes tearing out and hauling away the old concrete, adding the drains, pouring the replacement concrete and widening the pad. By the time this issue goes into circulation, the project should be complete.
Why under the District 1 Sheriff’s report (WEAPONS) were there two reported incidents of gun confiscation?
Red Flag laws are not in place. No reason
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Concrete in front of Stokesdale Fire Department on U.S. 158 in downtown Stokesdale was recently broken up and carted away to allow for a new pad to be installed.
or authority was stated – what’s the deal? After inquiring further about these incidents, an officer with the District 1 Sheriff’s Office explained that both parties mentioned voluntarily surrendered the weapons because they no longer wanted them but didn’t want to sell them or have them get back out on the streets. Though the term “seized” implies the owners of the firearms gave them up involuntarily, officers sometimes classify incidents such as these as “seized property” because it is the closest incident classification they have to choose from when filing their reports.
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