According to data collected by the U.S. Department of Justice, in mid-2008 there were 2,310,984 prisoners in local jails and state and federal prisons in the United States.
Here are the closings and delays for Friday:
A Roanoke Rapids man who lured a victim to the Cal Floyd Road area outside Gaston under the pretense of buying a gaming system is wanted for armed robbery, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Office.
While major routes in the area have been cleared, the big concern for this evening is when the temperatures are expected to dip below freezing, Roanoke Rapids Police Chief Chuck Hasty said.
A Roanoke Rapids man was charged Wednesday in a fraud case where the victim's card was used at several businesses.