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The plane was carrying 64 people, including four Charlotte-based flight crew members; three additional people were aboard the U.S. Army Blackhawk. The flight from Wichita was in the process of landing at the Ronald Reagan National Airport when it collided with the helicopter.

Representing Wake County's District 40, John served in the state legislature for nearly 10 years and prior to that spent 25 years as a state judge serving in various capacities.

Established in 2019 by the NC Department of Administration’s Council for Women and Youth Involvement, the Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program provides college bound girls an opportunity to explore STEM-based careers within state government to help recruit more young women into these fields.

Flags were previously ordered to fly at half-staff for a period of 30 days beginning December 30 in honor of the nation's 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter, who passed away last month.

In his new role as DOA Secretary, Gabriel J. Esparza will oversee government operations spanning from building construction, facility maintenance, purchasing and contracting, and state vehicles to mail services, surplus, state properties and parking.

Today, Governor Josh Stein proclaimed January Human Trafficking Awareness Month and January 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day to bring attention to this crime and highlight ways North Carolinians can identify and help victims. From January 6 through 8, nine state government buildings in downtown Raleigh will be illuminated with blue lights to raise awareness for survivors and victims of human trafficking.

Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977-1981, and previously served as the 76th Governor of Georgia as well as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.

Saturday will mark 83 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii where more than 2,000 service members and civilians died on December 7, 1941.

“It’s only fitting that we take time to recognize our employees' accomplishments and acknowledge them for their extraordinary service,” said NC Department of Administration Secretary Pamela B. Cashwell.

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise on October 26 to sunset on October 27 to mark one month since Hurricane Helene struck and in remembrance of the 95 North Carolinians who were killed by this unprecedented storm.