Militia donates medical bags to sheriff’s office

Appomattox County Sheriff Donald Simpson (center) was presented with three medical bags with $500 worth of medical supplies by Marty White (left), an officer of the Appomattox County Militia. Also shown is Major Robbie Richardson of the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office. The militia, along with doing many community service projects, raises money with fundraisers; and part of the proceeds from these fundraisers is used to provide needed equipment for the sheriff’s deputies.The Sheriff expressed his appreciation to all the citizens who contributed to the militia’s Winter Fundraiser and thanked the militia for its ongoing support. White, in turn, thanked the sheriff and all of his deputies for providing outstanding service to the community.

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