Hometown Hero of the week is Sam King, Firefighter for the Four Oaks and Cleveland Fire Department.

Sam was nominated by Hannah Horne, who says, “I would like to nominate Sam as a Hometown Hero. With over 20 years of service experience, including time spent in Virginia, Sam has shown true dedication to helping others. He has worked tirelessly toward his goal of becoming an EMT, never giving up even after setbacks. His determination recently paid off with a huge win—being hired by the Cleveland Fire Department, where he can continue pursuing his lifelong dream of serving his community, while also volunteering at Four Oaks Fire Department. Sam is not only hardworking and committed, but also considerate of others—he encourages his classmates, supports those around him, and always puts a smile on people’s faces. It is truly an honor to be his instructor, and I know he will continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of many.”

Thank you, Sam, for your service! As a token of our appreciation, we’re sending you a $50 gift card to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q to thank you for all you do.