Press Releases
Rockingham Recovery Center to Close; Holiday Hours set for Greensboro Center
State and federal recovery officials announced the Rockingham County disaster recovery center opened to support survivors of the April 15 tornado will end operations at 7 p.m. Friday, May 25. Survivors may still register for disaster assistance online or via phone.
SHP Expecting Increased Travel During Memorial Weekend
In anticipation of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, increased traffic congestion is expected across the state, as motorists travel to their intended destinations. North Carolina provides several vacation opportunities from the mountains to the coast which also invites an increased number of vi
Surry County Pursuit Suspect in Custody
The suspect sought in the murder investigation of Trooper S. N. Bullard is in custody after an extensive search by state and local authorities. On Wednesday, May 23 at approximately 3:30 a.m., investigators arrested Dakota Kape Whitt, 22, of Elkin without incident.
Suspect Sought in Surry County Pursuit
The State Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public in locating the driver involved in Monday night's pursuit in Surry County. At approximately 10:53 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a black BMW passenger vehicle that traveled through a checkpoint.
State Highway Patrol Mourns the Loss of Trooper Samuel Bullard
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of a member today from an on-duty patrol vehicle collision.
9th Annual NC Hurricane Conference Set for May 22
The 9th Annual North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM)/East Carolina University (ECU) Hurricane Conference will take place on May 22, 2018.
Assessments aim to increase resiliency of critical infrastructure serving Outer Banks
The fragile, sea-level terrain of the Outer Banks makes its infrastructure especially vulnerable when storms threaten. Local and state officials say a new assessment effort will help the Outer Banks and coastal communities become more resilient during future disasters.
North Carolina incident management team departs for Hawaii
Ten experienced emergency managers and fire service officials from North Carolina departed Saturday for Hawaii, to serve on an incident management team requested by Hawaii’s state emergency management agency as response continues to the erupting Kilauea volcano.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee Meets Tuesday in Raleigh
The Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee (JJAC) will meet on Tuesday, May 22. Created as part of the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act within S.L. 2017-57, the JJAC is tasked with developing an implementation plan for raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction, monitoring implementation and as needed, providing additional recommendations to the General Assembly.
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Guilford, Rockingham Counties
RALEIGH, N.C. – Federal/state disaster recovery centers are open to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms and tornado of April 15.
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