Highway Patrol looking for new troopers

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for new recruits. After a hiring freeze, the patrol is 175 troopers short.

Now, they are reaching out to qualified candidates to apply for positions. Anyone who is interested is asked to attend a recruiting blitz and job fair Thursday, May 10th in Garner.

The fair will be held at the training academy located at 3318 Old Garner Road, Raleigh, NC in classoom 4 from 9am-2pm.