News About Town:  Fire Lieutenant Ryan Hanes (Engine 22-A with Matthews Fire & EMS) recently completed his Technical Rescuer Instructor Qualification training. Upon completion of the extensive training, Lt Hanes is able to instruct, train, and certify other firefighters in rope rescue, helicopter transport, water rescue, and other aspects of technical rescue.

News About Town: Have some thoughts on statewide transportation? NCDOT has a brief survey online to gauge opinions on the trends that are changing transportation. The questions are not specific to mode but are based on what will increase or decrease the need for and cost of travel throughout North Carolina.

One Fun Thing: If you follow LAM Studios (159 N. Trade St.) on social media, you know owner Lorraine Mulligan has impeccable taste. Now’s Your chance to get Her gorgeous finds on sale! The retail store floor model sale runs today through June 6 during regular store hours.