Scotland County fire departments got a shot in the arm Monday. "Blue cross and Blue shield has developed a grant program of $50,0000 to be distributed between rural volunteer fire stations in North Carolina to help with the deficit in funds,” said Mike Causey, NC insurance commissioner and state fire marshal.

The American Heart Association and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) are proud to announce nine community health mini-grant awards, totaling $35,000 in the Triad.