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Pitt County commissioners faced a heated debate over funding fire services, ultimately opting for a comprehensive capital plan instead of immediate cash for Farmville and Bethel.

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Pitt County commissioners debate immediate aid to Farmville and Bethel; approve broader fire-capital plan
Commissioners debated $850,000 for Farmville and $100,000 for Bethel to support station and truck purchases; the direct allocation motion failed. The board instead voted to advance a committee plan to create an equitable capital fund and funding framework for fire departments.
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July 15, 2026 at 11:50 PM