Press Releases

Now that we have stepped into a new year it is time to put an international foot forward. The U.S. survey foot was retired at the end of 2022 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the international foot is stepping up to take its place.

Johnston County, N.C. – On Friday, January 20, 2023, NC ALE coordinated a joint operation to address criminal activity in and around ABC permitted establishments in Johnston County.

Three handguns, marijuana and alcoholic beverages were found and seized during an investigation which resulted in multiple arrests and one teen hospitalized. 

The N.C. Department of Public Safety today announced the appointment of Richard J. Trumper as Senior Advisor for Disaster Recovery.

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 36 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 157th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony commemorates 27 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a rewarding career in law enforcement. 

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Monday, Jan. 23 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds in areas of the state impacted by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

ALE special agents recently concluded an illegal THC product investigation which resulted in numerous felony arrests, charges, and seizures.

The public is invited to attend a Jan. 10 virtual meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funding.

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is accepting public comments through Monday, Jan. 9 on proposed amendments to two action plans for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds in areas of the state impacted by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Death Row offender Eric Glenn Lane #0667195 died of natural causes early this morning in Central Prison Medical Center.

Utility crews continue to repair damages caused by the strong winds that caused power outages across North C

Governor Cooper and North Carol

After two homicides, countless years and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and numerous calls to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, the Quarters community should soon see long awaited changes.

With the possibility of icy conditions in the western part of the state and below average temperatures expected as an arctic mass approaches, Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation regulations to help the transpor