BAT CAVE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local fire chief from western North Carolina will be recognized Tuesday night at the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., for his leadership during and after Hurricane Helene.
Chief Steve Freeman of Bat Cave Fire and Rescue is being honored for what community members describe as a crucial role in helping residents navigate the storm and its aftermath.
“I had a near-death experience during the hurricane where God pulled a post back just enough for me to get my head freed,” Freeman said…