PINEVILLE, N.C. — A run and walk was held Saturday in memory of a Pineville volunteer firefighter who died in the line of duty.
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Richard Sheltra died April 30 while battling a 3-alarm fire at a Pineville shopping center.
Runners gathered at Belle Johnston Community Center for a 5K in his memory.
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The money raised by the run will benefit the Richard Sheltra Memorial Fund, which is used to pay for gear and educational opportunities for first responders.
[ Click here to learn more about the 5K. ]
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