Press Releases

What: NC Air Guard Promotes its First African American General When: Friday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. Where: North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh

State Highway Patrol Major Glenn M. McNeill Jr., was one of 230 law enforcement officers who graduated today from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Va. McNeill, who is a 22-year veteran, oversees the State Highway Patrol’s Training Academy in Garner.

Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are encouraging North Carolinians to take additional steps to ensure their pets are safe this winter.

The Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools recognized a North Carolina State Trooper for his dedicated service. Trooper William D.

What: Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting When: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.

WHAT:  The Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools provides guidance to the N.C. Center for Safer Schools and considers future policy and legislative action that is needed to improve school safety in North Carolina.WHEN:  Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015; 10 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.

What: The 11th annual Reindeer Dash for Cash 10 Miler & 5k run. A patriotic, Christmas-themed run offers a custom designed finisher medal and age group awards.

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Three generous local corporate sponsors from the Bertie County community presented donations today to support the new public safety cadet program which starts classes in Bertie County Schools in January.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol in partnership with the Governors Highway Safety Program and local law enforcement agencies from across the state have released the results from the N.C. Interstate Challenge conducted during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

Gov. Pat McCrory took part in a promotion ceremony for 45 employees of the State Highway Patrol held Nov. 30 at the Summit Church on Blue Ridge Road.

Generous local corporate sponsors are stepping up to support the new public safety cadet program which is set to begin classes in Bertie County Schools in January.

The Highway Patrol announced a preliminary number of 14 motorists who died on North Carolina highways during the Thanksgiving holiday period. The holiday period officially began at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25 and ended at midnight, Sunday, Nov. 29.

The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission awarded three State Capitol Police officers with the Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, one of the highest honors awarded by the commission.

Governor Pat McCrory has declared November 29 through December 5 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to update their emergency supplies kits and review emergency plans.