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ENC law enforcement agencies participate in Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published May 16, 2024 at 6:34 AM EDT
The New Bern Police Department, K9 Chase, Havelock Police Department, and North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina on Tuesday.
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The New Bern Police Department, K9 Chase, Havelock Police Department, and North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina on Tuesday.

The New Bern Police Department, K9 Chase, Havelock Police Department, and North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina on Tuesday.

Each May, members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics North Carolina carry the Flame of Hope through their communities to support Special Olympics North Carolina athletes.

Special Olympics NC is one of the largest Special Olympics programs in the world, and it supports athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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