Press Releases

Fuel retailers in North Carolina are closely monitoring developments regarding fuel supply levels given the temporary shipment disruption due to the Colonial Pipeline leak in Alabama.  

Governor Pat McCrory has announced close to $70 million in grant funding to address issues related to human trafficking, gangs, veterans rights and safer communities and schools through programs administered by the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC). 

Governor Pat McCrory has announced close to $70 million in grant funding to address issues related to human trafficking, gangs, veterans rights and safer communities and schools through programs administered by the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC). 

Raleigh, N.C.

Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today temporarily waiving hours of service restrictions for fuel vehicles traveling in and through North Carolina.

Governor Pat McCrory's Task Force on Safer Schools met this week to discuss mental health initiatives to improve school safety, a top priority set by the governor when he created the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools.

What:  Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting When: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.

WHAT: The Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools provides guidance to the N.C. Center for Safer Schools and considers future policy and legislative action that is needed to improve school safety in North Carolina. 

RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol along with the North Carolina Department of Transportation conducted a bridge dedication ceremony today in memory of fallen Trooper Bobby Gene Demuth.  The ceremony was held at the Nash County Community College in Rocky Mount. 

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol along with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission released the totals for “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign for the period of Saturday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 5.

State grants from the Governor’s Crime Commission are providing nine law enforcement agencies, including the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, with the latest forensic equipment that can extract enough computer information to prosecute child sex offenders in court.

The Highway Patrol announces a preliminary number of (9) nine fatal collisions resulting in (9) nine deaths on North Carolina highways during the Labor Day holiday period. The holiday weekend officially began at 6:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2, and concluded at 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept.

Governor Pat McCrory toured Washington and Tyrrell Counties today to assess the damage caused by Tropical Storm Hermine.

As Tropical Storm Hermine moves quickly through North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory is reminding the public not to let its guard down just yet.

The State Highway Patrol along with the North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed two Dare County bridges due to vehicle collisions.