Five local sheriffs took the ALS ice bucket challenge aboard the U.S.S. North Carolina on Wednesday.
New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon, Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram, Pender County Sheriff Carson Smith, Columbus County Sheriff Lewis Hatcher and Bladen County Sheriff Prentis Benston took the challenge before challenging the state’s other 95 sheriff’s to do the same.
According to New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Sgt. Jerry Brewer, the sheriff’s office received multiple challenges from the community and thought it would be best to them all at once with the sheriffs of surrounding counties.
Hometown Wilmington Media’s Linda Wylde and Jim Whitmeyer, morning hosts on 93.7 and 106.3 FM The Dude, challenged McMahon last month. District Attorney Jon David challenged Ingram, spokeswoman Emily Flax said.
“We as your sheriffs, are glad to do this,” McMahon said. “We are glad to get cold and wet…to raise awareness for ALS.”
