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Factsheets will support planning and implementation of community violence prevention initiatives across the state

After reports of a hit and run involving an individual leaving the property, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) began an investigation into an illegal business in New Hill.

Governor Josh Stein joined Deputy Secretary William Lassiter, Elizabeth City Police Chief Eddie Graham Jr, and gun safety proponents to highlight NC S.A.F.E.’s (Secure All Firearms Effectively) Week of Action and call for safe firearm storage.

What: NC S.A.F.E. Attends Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Event and Fayetteville Gun Show During Week of ActionWhere:  

What: NC S.A.F.E. Attends National Black Bear Festival During Week of ActionWhere: On the banks of the Roanoke River in Plymouth, NC  When: Friday, June 6, through Saturday, June 7   

What: NC S.A.F.E. Press Conference with State and Local OfficialsWhere: Pasquotank High School Media Center, 1064 Northside Road, Elizabeth City, NCWhen: Friday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to noon

What: NC S.A.F.E. Attends Old Fort Trails & Trains Festival and Marion Livermush Festival During Week of ActionWhere:  

What: NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action Event Hosted by Scotland County Memorial LibraryWhere: Scotland County Memorial Library, 312 W. Church St., Laurinburg, NCWhen: Wednesday, June 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. ET

What: NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action Event Hosted by Asheville Police Department at Tanger Outlets MallWhere: 800 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC When: Tuesday, June 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. ET 

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport hosted a firearm safety event on Monday, June 2, as part of the third annual NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) Week of Action.

What: NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action Event at Charlotte Douglas International AirportWhere: 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway, Charlotte, NC  When: Monday, June 2, at 3 p.m. ET