The Carolina Foothills Chamber Foundation recently awarded a grant to the Tryon Fire Department for the purchase of gas meters, which are used to accurately measure potentially lethal levels of carbon monoxide and gas. The meters have already been used in emergency situations locally.

Grants are made possible from the proceeds of the Blue Ridge BBQ Festival, Gibbs Golf Tournament and Shuckin’ & Shaggin’ Seafood Party events sponsored by the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce.