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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.
Ervin pinned on the rank during a ceremony at the North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters here.
"I am so proud, it is historic," said Army Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk, adjutant general of North Carolina.
The crowd of friends, family, NCNG soldiers and Airmen turned a military ceremony into a celebration of service and faith.
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
Media Contact On Site:
Capt. Matthew Boyle Cell: 919-612-5061
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are encouraging North Carolinians to take additional steps to ensure their pets are safe this winter.
“For Ann and I, pets are part of our family, and they need extra care when temperatures drop or the state is covered in snow, sleet or ice,”
said Governor McCrory.
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.WHERE: Governor’s Crime Commission Office, First Floor Conference Room;1201 Front St., Raleigh
What:
Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting
When:
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.
Where:
Victim Compensation Conference Room, Ground Floor, G-24D of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh
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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. The Reindeer Dash for Cash is a fundraising event to benefit the Captain Christopher Cash Memorial Foundation of NC, Inc. All proceeds are awarded as college scholarships at East Carolina University, Pitt Community College, NCNG Association Educational Foundation, and N.C. Wesleyan College.
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
The oath of office will be administered to four new members: Robert “Zack” Byrd of Wake County, Larry R. Proctor of Guilford County, Judge William F. Southern III of Surry County and Judge W. Todd Pomeroy of Lincoln County.
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.
Where:
PNC Arena across from Dail Plaza, Carter Finley Stadium, East Stephen Stroud Way, Raleigh
NCNG Public Affairs Contact:
Capt. Matt Boyle, (919) 612-5061.