Friday, October 20, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY: Veronica Darden and Justin Smith Memorial Services and Media Staging Area

ELIZABETH CITY
Oct 20, 2017

WHAT: Correction Enterprises Manager Veronica Darden and Correctional Officer Justin Smith’s Memorial Services

WHERE: Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium

              Burnim Fine Arts Center

              Elizabeth City State University

              Fine Arts Way, Elizabeth City, NC

             (*Media staging area next to the Thorpe Administration Building, Administration Way)

WHEN: Ms. Darden’s Service begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21

              Mr. Smith’s Service begins at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22

Note: The families ask that the news media please respect their privacy in this time of mourning. No media outlets will be permitted to enter the arts center. The Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office and Elizabeth City State University Police Department will direct media to the staging area in the above-mentioned location. It is suggested that due to the high volume of traffic expected, media arrive early.

Contacts: Pamela Walker, NCDPS Communications Director – Pamela.Walker@ncdps.gov

               Captain Mike Boone, Elizabeth City State Police Department – (252) 339-9115

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