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The 41 teens who opted to spend a week at the State Highway Patrol’s summer camp learned to push their mental and physical boundaries.

One student said, “I learned more in this week than I have in my 18 years in school.”

Graduates of Class 44 completed the 22-week resident Tar Heel Challenge Academy program and celebrated joyously during their graduation ceremony at the Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center here, June 12.

Governor Pat McCrory’s Connect NC Bond Proposal will make significant, statewide investments in public safety.

Residents and business leaders in New Hanover County communities will have two opportunities in the next month to review and discuss the latest flood hazard and flood risk data.

What: N.C. National Gkuard Joint Force Headquarters hosts NC STRIVE 2015: Supporting veterans, service members and their families.

When: Tuesday, June 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The North Carolina National Guard celebrated the retirement of Colonel Marc D. Axelberg here, on June 12.

"It has been an honor to wear this uniform and to serve our great nation," said Axelberg.

At approximately 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, a Johnston County Highway Patrol trooper was on routine patrol traveling west on NC 210 near I-40 when he observed a motorcycle, operated by Camilo Gomez Apolinar Jr., 26, of 432 Clayton Rd.

What: 240th Army Birthday and Retirement Ceremony for Colonel Marc D. Axelberg

When: Friday, June 12, 2015, 1:00 p.m.

What: Graduation Ceremony for the North Carolina National Guard's Tarheel ChalleNGe Youth Program (105 students will graduate).

When: Friday, June 12, 10 a.m.