Hampton-Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Department receives $55,000 donation

The Hampton-Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Department received a $55,000 donation Saturday from Friends of Sycamore Shoals. Friends of Sycamore Shoals is distributing funds to several fire departments across the Tri-Cities region.

The money comes from sales of Gadsden flag specialty license plates. Michael Barnett, president of Friends of Sycamore Shoals, said the donations are meant to support first responders who help keep their communities safe.