Dozens of Asheville firefighters shaved their heads to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Rob Mitchell and Fire Chief Scott Burnette take their turns in the chair. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
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Dozens of Asheville firefighters shaved their heads to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Rob Mitchell and Fire Chief Scott Burnette take their turns in the chair. (photo by Bill Rhodes)
Remembering Paxten: Asheville firefighter Rob Mitchell, front, lost his son to cancer four years ago. This year, fellow firefighters Mike Webb (right) and Mike Riley (left) may give up their hair in a Saturday, Sept. 22, St. Baldricks fundraising event.(Photo by Bill Rhodes)