Trooper Kevin Conner Memorial Run to honor fallen trooper

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Runners will gather in Columbus County later this year to honor Trooper Kevin K. Conner with 5K and 1-mile runs.

Conner was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop outside of Whiteville on Oct. 17, 2018.

The races will take place in downtown Whiteville on Saturday, Oct. 19 and all proceeds will go toward a scholarship fund in memory of Trooper Conner.

Registration is now open. If you’d like more information, click here.