State Representative Rodney D. Pierce will host the January installment of his community outreach series Bringing the Capital to the Constituents at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, at the Dr. Ervin V. Griffin Centre at Halifax Community College.

The program will feature Colonel Freddy L. Johnson Jr., commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, who will share insights into the mission, responsibilities, and statewide impact of the agency, as well as its role in public safety across rural and urban communities.

Pierce selected Halifax County as the host county for this event due to the NCSHP and DMV offices located off Highway 125 in Roanoke Rapids, the only such office in House District 27. 

In April, the bridge on Highway 125, which runs over Interstate 95, was dedicated to Patrolman Ralph W. Arnold, who died in September 1936 in a motorcycle crash while on patrol in Roanoke Rapids.

“I am grateful to Colonel Johnson for taking the time to visit Halifax County and speak

directly with our constituents,” said Pierce. “The men and women of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol play a vital role in keeping our communities safe, and this is a valuable opportunity for citizens to hear firsthand about their work and service.”

Colonel Johnson’s appearance continues the goals of the Bringing the Capital to the Constituents series by connecting residents directly with state leaders and providing dialogue on issues that affect eastern North Carolina.

The event is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend.