Press Releases
Information Regarding Incidents Today at Alexander Correctional Institution
Today at approximately 9:33 a.m. a correctional officer at Alexander Correctional Institution was struck by an offender while doing a cell search. The situation was quickly brought under control and the correctional officer did not suffer any injuries.
State Reentry Summit Held Today in Greensboro
Today, many of the leaders in North Carolina’s efforts to get people leaving prison on track to lead productive lives came together in Greensboro to learn, share information and develop new strategies during the 2019 North Carolina Reentry Summit.
Six Months After Florence Made Landfall, North Carolina Continues Work to Rebuild
Six months after Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina, storm survivors are getting help to recover and work is underway to make homes, businesses and infrastructure more resilient.
Offender Dies During Altercation at Maury Correctional Institution
On March 11 at approximately 6:55 p.m. at Maury Correctional Institution, offender William Walls (#0422980) was assaulted and killed at the facility.
ReBuild NC Application Center in Wayne County to Relocate March 11
Beginning today, the ReBuild NC Application Center in Wayne County has been relocated. The new Wayne County Application Center is located in Goldsboro at 210 Dixie Trail. Hours of operation will remain the same; the center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.
Sarah Cobb Named Deputy Director of State Prisons
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Sarah Cobb as the new Deputy Director for Auxiliary Services for the state prison system.
FEMA Approves $3.9 Million for Pender County Debris Removal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $3.9 million to reimburse Pender County for removal of debris following Hurricane Florence.
SHP Locates Shooter After Extensive Search
The State Highway Patrol has taken a suspect into custody after this morning’s shooting in Orange County. Authorities from the SHP, Orange County S.O., Chapel Hill P.D. and Hillsboro P.D. joined forces to locate the suspect in a wooded area near Blackwood Mountain Rd after an exhaustive search.
At Six-Month Mark, Florence Recovery is Moving Ahead
Six months after what state officials say is the costliest disaster in North Carolina history, recovery from Hurricane Florence has made significant progress. State and federal agencies, volunteers and nonprofits continue to work together.
El gobernador de Carolina del Norte, Roy Cooper exhorta a la población a prepararse y practicar sus planes para el clima severo
Gobernador Declara 3 al 9 de marzo Semana de Preparación para el Clima Severo
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