Firefighter Phil Hartis honored

HARTIS AWARDED KEY TO COUNTY — Central Alexander Fire Department firefighter Phil Hartis received the President’s Lifetime Volunteer Service Award, signed by President Biden, and the Key to the County award from the Alexander County Commissioners during the department’s awards banquet on Dec. 2, 2022. Hartis has more than 50 years of service with the fire department. Above, Hartis (left) shares a laugh with County Commissioner Larry Yoder at the banquet.