A Rocky Mount city councilor, who is also a pastor, left his home for church Sunday and came across a man in a stopped car who had been shot. He called first responders to the 600 block of Lincoln Drive, where the car sat idling.

Inside, police said 32-year-old Jonathon Nixon sat with a head injury. When officers tried to aid him, the victim, apparently incoherent, accelerate

The Sunrise Beach (MO) Fire Protection District recently took delivery of a 2017 Pierce Enforcer, purchased used from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus.

Previously serving the Sapulpa (OK) Fire Department, the apparatus has a 500-gallon water tank; a 30-gallon Class A foam tank with a Compressed Air Foam System; a 107-foot ladder; a 10-kilowatt hydraulic generator; and a 450-horsepower Cummins diesel engine.

New, the apparatus would have cost between $1.1 million and 1.4 million dollars; this unit was $749,000. The district put down $200,000 and traded in its 2008 Rosenbauer truck; the remaining balance was funded through a lease/purchase agreement of $475,000 with Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks.

The district will pay $37,769.24 annually with no penalty for early payoff, which the district plans to do.

Alexis—Refinery Terminal Fire Company, Corpus Christie, TX, 4,000-gallon foam tender. Freightliner 114SD cab and chassis; Detroit Diesel DD13 505-hp engine; heavy-duty stainless steel body and subframe; Pro Poly polypropylene foam tank; FoamPro AccuMax foam proportioning system; 8-inch deck gun piping; Williams Ambassador ll wireless remote control monitor package. Dealer: Mike Johnson, SMJ Equipment, Spring, TX.

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Global manufacturer Milliken & Company recently announced a commitment to eliminate all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, from the company’s textile finishes and fibers portfolio.

“Sustainability is a core value of our company, and we are and have always been on a quest for continuous improvement,” shares Halsey Cook, president and CEO for Milliken & Company. “As part of our sustainability journey, we are committed to finding innovative and meaningful solutions to reduce our environmental impact. While we do not always begin our journey with perfect information, we strive to make adjustments as new information comes to light.”

Milliken’s Textile Business plans to eliminate all PFAS-containing materials from its portfolio by December 31, 2022.

“As a values-driven company, we’re always evaluating the needs and demands of the markets we serve. Our promise to our customers is to engineer the highest-quality protective and performance textiles, and our purpose is to positively impact the world for generations,” said Chad McAllister, executive vice president, Milliken & Company, and president, Milliken’s Textile Business.

About Milliken & Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, specialty chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com.