Wilson NC – Break-ins prompt meeting with police – Source: Wilson Times

Residents in the Lipscomb Road area neighborhoods voiced their concerns this week to Police Chief Thomas Hopkins concerning the recent break-ins in the area.

More than 50 residents gathered at the South District Police Substation to discuss their fears and concerns about recent events in their neighborhoods. (Paid Content)

Response: I attended the meeting and I am the only one that has the entire meeting on video. The room was packed and people were standing in the hallway. I believe it was more than 75 plus at the meeting. It was a very good meeting. The Chief did a very good job in my opinion.

Report: Dropouts down, crime up in NC schools – Source: WRAL

Raleigh, N.C. — The number of dropouts from North Carolina schools hit a record low last year, and school suspensions and expulsions also declined, officials said Thursday.

Reports of crime and violence in public schools statewide were up, however, officials said. (Read more)

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