Press Releases

While the storm track of Hurricane Matthew has shifted to the east over the last few hours, Governor Pat McCrory is still urging North Carolinians and visitors to monitor the storm and closely follow any evacuation orders from local authorities.

The State Emergency Response Team has activated the Joint Information Center in response to Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to impact the North Carolina coast later this week.

Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians throughout the central and eastern part of the state to gather emergency supplies, discuss emergency plans and carefully monitor local news stations to prepare for Hurricane Matthew.

For the second time in two weeks, Governor Pat McCrory declared a State of Emergency for portions of eastern and central North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew.

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 30 new troopers at a graduation ceremony for the 139th basic highway patrol school.  The celebration ended 29 weeks of extensive academic and physical training. 

Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory and State Emergency Management officials are monitoring flooding conditions in central and eastern North Carolina following overnight rain. 

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has completed its’ investigation into a deadly bus wreck that occurred on Saturday, September 17, 2016 that resulted in four deaths and countless injuries.

Governor Pat McCrory has lifted North Carolina's State of Emergency declaration for the city of Charlotte upon notice that the city has lifted its state of emergency.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol would like to cordially invite you to the 139th Basic Patrol School graduation on Friday, September 30th at 10 a.m. The graduation ends 29 weeks of extensive academic and physical training. 

Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory today rescinded the State of Emergency declaration effective midnight tonight for 11 counites in northeastern North Carolina.

RALEIGH – North Carolina Emergency Management deployed its Joint Mobile Operations Center today to Windsor at the request of Bertie County officials. The expandable 18-wheeler provides mobile workspace and communications capabilities, and can be used in a variety of ways. 

Governor Pat McCrory issues statement on the release of the Charlotte police video:

Governor Pat McCrory provided an update on the state’s response to three States of Emergency currently in effect regarding flooding in northeastern North Carolina, civil unrest in Charlotte and the statewide fuel shortage.

Governor Pat McCrory declared a State of Emergency for 11 counties today because of flooding from remnants of Tropical Storm Julia.

Governor Pat McCrory declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday at 11:00 p.m. upon the request of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney. The governor has also initiated efforts to deploy the North Carolina National Guard and the State Highway Patrol to assist local law enforcement.