-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced today the appointment of three new Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). Each was sworn in today by Mr. Higdon.
Gabriel J. Diaz is a former intern of the United States Attorney’s Office and was an Assistant District Attorney with the Alamance County (NC) District Attorney’s Office from 2015 until his appointment as AUSA. AUSA Diaz is a graduate of Florida International University and the Campbell University School of Law. AUSA Diaz will be assigned to the National Security Section within the United States Attorney’s Office.
Robert Dodson comes from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) where he has served as legal counsel since 2013. During his time with BOP, he served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney handling criminal prosecutions arising out of the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina. AUSA Dodson is a graduate of North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Central University School of Law. He will be assigned to the Violent Crime Section, handling a variety of cases in conjunction with Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ reinvigoration of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program which targets violent criminals in an effort to reduce violent crime. He will also become a part of the United States Attorney’s Office “Take Back North Carolina” initiative.
Lucy Partain comes from the Cherokee County (Georgia) District Attorney’s Office where she served as an Assistant District Attorney. Prior to that, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Terrence W. Boyle, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Ms. Partain is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Duke University Law School. Ms. Partain will be assigned to the Organized Crime Drug Task Force Unit and will handle drug trafficking cases, including opioid prosecutions.
“It’s my privilege to lead an office filled with incredibly talented and dedicated people who work tirelessly to carry out our mission of justice and fulfill our promises to the people of the Eastern District to reduce violent crime and reduce drug trafficking levels,” said U.S. Attorney Higdon. “We are proud to welcome these fine individuals to our office. I know they will make an immediate impact in our District and serve the citizens of the United States with honor and distinction.”
News releases are available on the U. S. Attorney’s webpage at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_EDNC
News 07/24/18
/by LarryFlash Flooding Possible Through Tuesday Night
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Brian K. Short, Director of Emergency Operations, Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Central North Carolina through Tuesday evening. Periods of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain may produce flash flooding through Tuesday night. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with 5 inches locally, will be possible.
Recent heavy rain has led to nearly saturated grounds. Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will produce rapid runoff and possibly flash flooding. The heavy rain and storms may last well into the overnight hours Monday and Tuesday.
Flash Flooding often results in rapid water rises. Take precautions now! Visit www.floodsafety.noaa.gov for more information on flood safety.
For more information on the flood hazard threats, stay tuned to our social media accounts, NOAA Weather Radio, and our website: www.weather.gov/rah.
U.S. Attorney Announces Appointment of Three New Federal Prosecutors
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced today the appointment of three new Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). Each was sworn in today by Mr. Higdon.
Gabriel J. Diaz is a former intern of the United States Attorney’s Office and was an Assistant District Attorney with the Alamance County (NC) District Attorney’s Office from 2015 until his appointment as AUSA. AUSA Diaz is a graduate of Florida International University and the Campbell University School of Law. AUSA Diaz will be assigned to the National Security Section within the United States Attorney’s Office.
Robert Dodson comes from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) where he has served as legal counsel since 2013. During his time with BOP, he served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney handling criminal prosecutions arising out of the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina. AUSA Dodson is a graduate of North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Central University School of Law. He will be assigned to the Violent Crime Section, handling a variety of cases in conjunction with Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ reinvigoration of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program which targets violent criminals in an effort to reduce violent crime. He will also become a part of the United States Attorney’s Office “Take Back North Carolina” initiative.
Lucy Partain comes from the Cherokee County (Georgia) District Attorney’s Office where she served as an Assistant District Attorney. Prior to that, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Terrence W. Boyle, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Ms. Partain is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Duke University Law School. Ms. Partain will be assigned to the Organized Crime Drug Task Force Unit and will handle drug trafficking cases, including opioid prosecutions.
“It’s my privilege to lead an office filled with incredibly talented and dedicated people who work tirelessly to carry out our mission of justice and fulfill our promises to the people of the Eastern District to reduce violent crime and reduce drug trafficking levels,” said U.S. Attorney Higdon. “We are proud to welcome these fine individuals to our office. I know they will make an immediate impact in our District and serve the citizens of the United States with honor and distinction.”
News releases are available on the U. S. Attorney’s webpage at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_EDNC
Annual Granville Co. ‘New Teacher Breakfast’ to be Held Fri., Aug. 17
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce and Granville Health System are sponsoring the annual New Teacher Breakfast on Friday, August 17 at 7:30 a.m. in the cafeteria at Mount Energy Elementary School, 2652 Hwy 56, Creedmoor. This event welcomes and recognizes new employees to the Granville County Public School system and allows them an opportunity to meet local elected officials, as well as business and agency leaders in Granville County.
Presiding will be Hal Muetzel, President of the Chamber, with remarks from Granville Health System – event sponsor.
Granville County Chamber banking, investment, real estate, property management and insurance members are being invited to set up business displays to provide information for the newcomers.
Teacher gift bag items are requested. Chamber of Commerce member businesses contribute items for gift bags for the 100 new teacher employees. Businesses interested in donating gift bag items should contact either of the Chamber’s offices – Toni Anne Wheeler, (919) 528-4994, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com or Wanda Garrett, (919) 693-6125, wanda@granville-chamber.com.
Free Expungement Clinic to Offer Possibility of Fresh Start
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Tracy Edwards, Child Support Enforcement Supervisor, Vance County Child Support
Is your criminal record holding you back? Join us for a FREE Expungement Educational Clinic on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, from 1 – 4 p.m. at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, to see if you are eligible for a
fresh start.
This Legal Aid Clinic is made possible by Vance County Child Support, Gateway to Employment, the New Start Reentry Program and Legal Aid of North Carolina. For further information, call Vance County Child Support at (252) 431-1200.
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Summer Musical Movie Matinees for All Ages at Perry Memorial Library
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy the Perry Memorial Library website
2018 Summer Musical Movie Matinees at Perry Memorial Library:
Friday, July 27 at 1 p.m. – “Enchanted” – Rated PG
Thursday, August 2 at 1 p.m. – “Mary Poppins” – Rated G
Thursday, August 9 at 1 p.m. – “Grease” – Rated PG-13
Friday, August 17 at 1 p.m. – “The Sound of Music” – Rated G
Movies will be shown in the Farm Bureau Room of the Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson. Food and drink are allowed during the movie! All ages are welcome to attend.
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