Story and photo by Sgt. Leticia Samuels, Public Affairs Office, North Carolina National Guard
The Durham county sheriff’s office and the North Carolina National Guard both have important roles in public safety within the state of North Carolina. What they share in this case, is Pfc. David Earp, B Company, 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment who plays dual roles as an infantryman and a sheriff deputy.
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What:
A 10k run through the historic city of Belmont, North Carolina, to support Stop Soldier Suicide, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to veterans and active duty in need. Stay for awards and post-race festivities including a rock wall, local vendors and family fun. Kids can also register for the 1 mile dash to the finish line for their own special surprise. Walkers are welcome and the course will have a 2 hour time limit.
When:
Saturday, September, 26 at 7:30 a.m.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a collision that resulted in approximately 26 passengers being injured after a tractor trailer rear ended a bus carrying migrant workers on U.S. 64 near Tarboro, North Carolina.
World War II Air Force Colonel Durwood B. Williams, a Raleigh native, was the guest speaker at the North Carolina National Guard’s celebration of the United States Air Force’s 68th birthday at Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh Sept. 18.
Major General Gregory A. Lusk, adjutant general of the North Carolina National Guard talked about the Guard’s connection to the Army Air Force and Air Corps during World War II.
United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced today that local community agencies that assist crime victims will benefit from $60,012,054 that has been awarded to the State of North Carolina by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Victims of Crime (OVC).
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Governor’s Crime Commission will distribute these funds to domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and other local agencies to provide services to victims, such as crisis intervention, counseling, emergency shelter, and criminal justice advocacy.
WHAT:
Crime Victims Compensation Commission Meeting
WHEN:
10 a.m., Wed., September 16
WHERE:
Victim Compensation Conference Room, Ground Floor, G-24D of the Archdale Building 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh
What:
Grand opening of the NCNG’s Tarheel Challenge Youth Academy’s central campus and ground breaking of a female dormitory. The 20-acre property has undergone a $1.9 million renovation and will begin its inaugural class this fall. This second Tarheel Challenge site will provide more western and central N.C. at-risk youths the opportunity to redirect on their lives and become productive, employed, law abiding citizens of North Carolina.
When:
Monday, September, 14 at 10 a.m.
Members of the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission met Sept. 9-10 and voted on priorities for the 2016 grant cycle in the areas of juvenile justice, criminal justice improvement and crime victim services.
Categories for the 2016 grant proposals include juvenile alternatives to confinement, gang intervention and prevention, cyber-bullying, prescription drug diversion programs, veterans and teen courts, statewide infrastructure and technology, law enforcement equipment, human trafficking prevention, and family justice centers.
What:
The Education and Employment Center (EEC) and Central Piedmont Community College will host a Veterans Career Day for military service members, veterans and their spouses.
WHAT:
Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting
WHEN:
Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept, 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE:
Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., Raleigh
The oath of office will be administered to three new members: Justin Brackett of Cleveland County, Joshua Hayes of Alamance County and Larry Procter of Guilford County.