Press Releases

UPDATE:  4:30 pm, Dec. 20 - Inmate Kenneth Bolden has been located and returned to custody at Wilkes Correctional Center.

The North Carolina Air National Guard promoted Sanford resident Clarence Ervin to the rank of brigadier general becoming the first African American general officer in the N.C. Air Guard's 67-year history.

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

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

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

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: Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting

When: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.

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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.

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.