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N.C. National Guard Marks the 100th Anniversary of the 30th Infantry Division “Old Hickory”

– The House and Senate of the North Carolina General Assembly will pass resolutions today honoring the 100th Anniversary of the 30th Infantry Division “Old Hickory”.

The 30th Infantry Division was officially established and activated on July 18, 1917, as an Army National Guard division drawing units from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. The 30th was nicknamed “Old Hickory” in honor of President Andrew Jackson, who was born near the borders of North and South Carolina and Tennessee, where the vast majority of its soldiers resided in.

Update: Escapee back in custody



Contact: Jerry Higgins, communications officer, Gerald.Higgins@ncdps.gov

Correction Enterprises Donates Canned Food, Cleaning Items to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC to Aid Hurricane Victims

Every year, Correction Enterprises donates surplus cans of produce from the Caledonia Farm cannery operation at Caledonia Correctional Institution in Tillery to food banks for distribution to needy individuals and groups.

DPS Mourns Loss of Deputy Secretary Gwen Norville

Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks announced the passing of Deputy Secretary of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice Gwen Norville on Monday after a sudden and short illness.

Media Advisory: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting Upcoming Sept. 7

What: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly MeetingWhen: Thursday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Where: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., RaleighAgenda:

DPS Employee Receives Caswell Award for 45 Years of Service

Grace Dilda, a processing assistant with the Department of Public Safety’s Controller’s Office, received the Richard Caswell Award at a ceremony today in honor of her long years of dedicated service to the state of North Carolina.“Grace Dilda exudes noteworthy dedication to her work and has such an incredible heart for public service,” said DPS Secretary Erik A. Hooks. “Her outstanding attitude, strong work ethic and joy for her job make her a rare gem in our department, and I’m glad her long-time commitment to the state is being recognized.”

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

What: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting
When: Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., Raleigh
Who: Governor Roy Cooper will attend and hear reports on grant priorities and the status on current grants. New members will also be sworn in. Presenters include:

State Prisons Grow, Donate 36,313 Pounds of Produce to Local Organizations

This year, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety prison system saw a three-fold increase in the number of facilities growing and donating produce to local food banks, community pantries and social service organizations. The 20 facilities more than doubled the amount of fruits and vegetables sent to help fight hunger and improve health in their communities.

Highway Patrol Urging Motorists to Avoid US301 & I-95 Completely in Robeson County

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to avoid US301 and I-95 if at all possible in Robeson County.

Highway Patrol Involved Shooting in Lumberton

On Monday, October 10th at approximately 8:08 p.m., two members of the Robeson County Sheriff’s office accompanied by a sergeant with the State Highway Patrol were conducting search and rescue operations in Lumberton.  Preliminary information shows while traveling on a flooded portion of west Fifth Street, the officers encountered a male individual.  The male became hostile towards the officers and displayed a handgun.  After observing the handgun, the sergeant shot the man who succumbed to his injuries.  The identity of the subject is unknown at this time.