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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

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.

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.