Leaders to vote on grant for new fire dept. equipment | News

WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) - The Town of Whiteville will vote Tuesday to accept a grant which will allow them to purchase a jaws of life for the fire department.

The extraction equipment will be funded 100% through a $32,000 grant from Fire House Subs, which routinely provides funding to better equip fire departments.

Council will also hear a proposal from Waste Management to implement biweekly recycling using a 96 gallon cart.

City Council meets at City Hall on Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m.

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