Longtime Charleston Fire Chief Kevin Hodges, center, is honored during Saturday, Oct. 2, festivities for the 10th annual Gateway to the Delta Festival as the 2021 “Hometown Hero.” Dana Clolinger, left, executive director of the Charleston Arts and Revitalization Effort, presents a plaque to Hodges while Charleston Mayor Sedrick Smith presents a ceremonial key to the city to the former city employee. (Photo by Clay McFerrin)
