Five Cherokee County firefighters were promoted during ceremonies held recently at Cherokee County Fire Training Complex, located south of Holly Springs. Adam Dierdorff was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Dierdorff came to the department in 2005 and was promoted to sergeant in August 2008. The following firefighters were promoted to the rank of sergeant: David Burnaugh, Cheri Collett, David Miller and Nate Sullivan. David Burnaugh, Cherie Collett and David Miller joined the fire department in 2007; Nate Sullivan joined in 2010.