At the time of writing Hurricane Dorian was approaching the North Carolina coast and many communities were under evacuation orders. The Department of Public Safety’s storm information website, listing evacuation routes and shelter locations is here. County courthouse closings and delays are listed here. The slow-moving storm caused extensive damage to the Bahamas over the past days and caused a tornado at Emerald Isle on Thursday afternoon. Stay safe and our thanks to the local, state, and federal agencies that mobilize to assist during weather disasters. Keep reading for more news. Evacuation Violation. WECT reports that on Wednesday night Wrightsville Beach officers charged several people with misdemeanors for not complying with the town’s mandatory evacuation order. Police Chief Dan House said at a press conference that people are charged with violating evacuation orders if they impede police operations or put first responders in danger while the orders are in place. Civil Defender Educator. The School of Government’s Indigent Defense Education group is hiring a Civil Defender Educator – a person who, among other things, will be responsible for developing and conducting educational courses primarily in civil practice areas, creating written resources, and consulting with indigent defenders. A detailed description of the position and information about how to apply can be found here. Winston Shootings. The Winston-Salem Journal reports that there were three drive-by shootings in the city over the course of four days this week. Four people have been injured in the shootings and presently there are no suspects in any of them. The Journal [...]
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