Paws & Effect WNC

10/16/2026

A great evening at the WNC Nature Center with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.

10/12/2026

Your Dog’s Best Friend book club has selected their October read. Join us at Peri Social House in Black Mountain on November 1 at 2:00.

RSVP to [email protected]

10/08/2026

Wrap your arms around Durham Fire Department and send extra love to the two dogs placed there.

DURHAM FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

(DURHAM COUNTY, N.C) — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation received a request for assistance from the City of Durham Fire Department regarding an early-morning structure fire. Around 3:15 AM today, a 911 call reported a fire at 410 Marly Dr., Durham, NC. The first fire truck arrived at 3:21 AM, and smoke and flames were visibly coming from the structure. Firefighters began their work, and additional units were en route.

The structure is a multi-story commercial building that appears to have been used as a residence. Firefighters made entry into the building and began battling the blaze. At 3:31 AM, a portion of the building's roof collapsed, causing the second floor to collapse as well. Multiple firefighters were on the roof and inside on the first floor during the collapse. Several firefighters on the first floor were trapped. As a result, one of the firefighters was killed in the line of duty, and two others were injured. The two injured were taken to Duke Medical Center for treatment. All occupants evacuated the building before the fire department arrived and were not injured.

The SBI’s Arson Unit was requested to investigate the cause and origin of the fire and the circumstances of the fatality. The SBI has special agents on scene collecting evidence and investigating. The SBI will be the lead investigating agency for this event.

The following agencies responded and are working the event in some capacity:

-- City of Durham Fire Department
-- City of Durham Police Department
-- Durham County EMS
-- Durham County Sheriff's Office
-- Durham City/County Emergency Management
-- Durham County Fire Marshal’s Office
-- Raleigh Fire Department
-- ATF
-- North Carolina OSFM
-- SBI

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and additional information may be released by the SBI when available.

City of Durham, NC Government NC OSFM North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police NC Sheriffs' Association Governor Josh Stein Durham Police Department Durham County Sheriff's Office ATF Durham County Government

10/02/2026

Get yourself to the corn maze at Eliada Home for Children for a tail wagging good time.

09/30/2026

It was a beautiful evening with Read 2 Succeed in the River Arts District Artists, Asheville.

09/17/2026

Practicing patience to volunteer with Read to Succeed in the future.

09/16/2026

We’re grateful beyond measure.

09/16/2026

Time well spent learning about the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and the ways they influence our community through business relationships. Our membership gives us an opportunity to address service dog access and participate in networking events.

Pictured: Kentucky “River” from Alltech’s Pearse Lyons ACE Foundation and Silver Charm Project.

09/14/2026

We’re grateful to Alltech and the Pearse Lyons ACE Foundation for all of the efforts made at today’s golf scramble at Connemara. The puppies are tired and ready to rest after a full day fundraising.