An Underdog-themed fire hydrant near American Legion Post 72

An Underdog-themed fire hydrant near American Legion Post 72 in downtown Aberdeen. (Photo by Jaymie Baxley/The Pilot)

Business owners in downtown Aberdeen are putting finishing touches on a series of a hero-themed fire hydrants.

According to Jackie Cornell of the Downtown Aberdeen Advisory Committee, a dozen hydrants are being painted to pay homage to superheroes from comic books, cartoons and other pop culture. The idea, Cornell said, came from the Aberdeen Fire and Rescue Department.

A fire hydrant based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

A fire hydrant based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles near Davenport’s Galaxy in downtown Aberdeen. (Photo by Jaymie Baxley/The Pilot)

Adele Buytenhuys

Adele Buytenhuys puts finishing touches on a fire hydrant at the corner of North Poplar and Knight streets. (Photo by Jaymie Baxley/The Pilot)

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Jaymie Baxley is an award-winning reporter covering public health, social issues and general news for The Pilot. He worked previously at The Robesonian in Lumberton and at The Daily Courier in Forest City.

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