Press Releases

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.

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.

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.

WHAT: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thurs., Dec. 3

WHERE: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., Raleigh

What: M1A1 Abrams tank, AH-64 Apache helicopter and Heavy Equipment Transporter static displays. When: Static display begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

Two members of the State Highway Patrol, Lt. Jeff Gordon and Trooper Chris Matos, were honored Nov. 17 at the Governor’s Awards of Excellence ceremony.

Governor Pat McCrory released the following video message in observance of Veterans Day in North Carolina.

An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a Knightdale man today suspected of striking and killing a pedestrian on Friday, Oct. 30,  while he walked along Poole Road. Wake County troopers worked tirelessly following up on leads with the hopes of bringing closure to a grieving mother.

At approximately 4:23 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Cameron Pipkin, 23, of 6528 NC27, Coats, was traveling south on Red Hill Church Road near Tobacco Barn Lane just east of Lillington when he traveled off onto the right shoulder striking James McLeod, 14, of 2688 Ashe Avenue, Dunn. Mr.