Albemarle Police say a homeowner found what appears to be a Civil War-era explosive device in Long Creek. Police responded to a home on Hickory Avenue near West Main Street around 5:30 p.m. Friday. They say out of an abundance of caution, police, fire, and other crews all worked to safely dispose of that item. No other details have been released.
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