Featured Spotlight Capt. Kirk headed back to the pool to 'splash out' polio Mark Plemmons Oct 8, 2025 Oct 8, 2025 Updated Oct 8, 2025 0 Robert Kirk and supporters are shown at the West Cabarrus YMCA at a previous swimming fundraiser. Submitted photo Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mark Plemmons Friends call him “Capt. 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