Press Releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TO: News Directors, Editors

FROM: Sergeant Michael Baker

RE: Promotional Ceremony for North Carolina State Highway Patrol Employees

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.

The North Carolina National Guard mobilized the headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 105th Military Police Battalion (HHC 105th MP BN) at Trinity Baptist Church, on Nov. 28 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

What: NCNG Mobilization Ceremony for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 105th Military Police Battalion

When: Sat., Nov. 28, 2 p.m.