Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene as North Carolina prepares for severe weather impacts that could threaten life and property across North Carolina through Saturday morning.

Due to recent storm damage and flooding in coastal communities, the planned public Sept. 20 meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation funding will be virtual only.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight has caused significant flooding and impacts to public and private property and critical infrastructure including roads and bridges. The storm dropped over 18 inches of rain in less than a day in some locations. This declaration makes additional assistance available t

On September 13, 2024, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division along with the Smithfield Police Department executed a search warrant at Mr.

The public is invited to attend a Sept. 20 meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation funding.

The Governor's Crime Commission on Sept. 5 voted to approve $3.5 million for grants to provide violence intervention programs. Commissioners also discussed critical challenges facing the state’s crime victim service providers and law enforcement agencies.

On August 30, 2024, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division conducted an enforcement operation in Johnston County, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures.

As a result of complaints from the community, the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) concluded an investigation into an illegal alcohol establishment in Wilmington.

The Homeownership Assistance Program has reopened to assist eligible first-time and first-generation homebuyers in 16 eastern North Carolina counties.