Positively Mebane: John Wellons, New Fire Chief

97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck chats with government officials, UNC scholars, business and nonprofit leaders, area musicians, and others in our community as they share their thoughts, their experience, and their expertise on the central issues of today. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s conversations – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” at 7:30 a.m. on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live. Every month, Aaron welcomes Mebane public information officer Kelly Hunter for “Positively Mebane,” a look at what’s going on in Mebane and what folks can see and do while they’re there. Visit PositivelyMebane.com to learn more! This month, Kelly and Aaron are joined by Mebane’s new fire chief, John Wellons – who comes to Mebane after two decades in Chapel Hill. Chief Wellons discusses his background, his initial thoughts about serving as chief, and the lesson he’s learned from a career in firefighting that everyone should know. Also, Kelly praises outgoing Mebane water resource facility recovery director Dennis Hodge, who’s retiring after a 48-year career. The post Positively Mebane: John Wellons, New Fire Chief appeared first on Chapelboro.com.