Moore County has always stepped up to support our neighbors when devastation strikes. Maybe it’s our way of paying it forward when we need help, but our first responders are always among the first to assist with the aftermath of tragedies such as fires and hurricanes.
When Hurricane Helene brought high flood waters to the North Carolina mountains, Moore County firefighters and police officers were called to action. Groups from almost every fire department in the county were sent every few days. Multiple law enforcement agencies also headed west to assist other police departments.
Robbins Police Chief Ben Haddock and Officer Christian Rosas left Robbins on Oct. 6 to assist the Spruce Pine Police Department…