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Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for Wentworth after May Tornado

Governor Roy Cooper today signed a State Disaster Declaration for the Town of Wentworth in Rockingham County, which was struck by a tornado on May 6.

Public invited to submit feedback on regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments

The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency (NCORR) Regional Resilience Portfolio Program, in partnership with the Triangle J and Mid-Carolina councils of governments, is requesting public feedback on draft regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments, which will guide plans for

ALE Investigation Shuts Down Illegal Drug, Alcohol Locations

Last week, ALE concluded a long-term illegal drug and alcohol investigation with searches, arrests, and seizures after years of violence and complaints had plagued a Fayetteville neighborhood.

Store Clerks, Teen Charged After ALE Investigation

Following a crash involving several teens earlier this month, two Wilkesboro convenience store clerks and a teen have been criminally charged.  

ALE Concludes Salisbury Drug and Alcohol Investigation

ALE special agents recently concluded a months-long illegal drug and alcohol investigation which resulted in numerous arrests, charges, and seizures.

Christopher Nichols Named Warden at Caldwell Correctional Center

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Christopher Nichols as the new warden of the Caldwell Correctional Center in Lenoir.

Final Judgement Ordered in Waxhaw Nuisance Case

After countless years and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and numerous calls to the Waxhaw Police Department, this neighborhood should soon see long awaited changes.

Public invited to June 22 meeting for mitigation funds Citizen Advisory Committee

The state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funding will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 22.

Burlington Shooting Prompts ALE Investigation, Cancellation of ABC Permits

A Burlington event center is without ABC permits and four employees criminally charged after two patrons were shot inside the business.  

Marcus Robinson, Scotland Correctional Offender, Dies in Apparent Suicide

Scotland Correctional Institution offender Marcus Robinson (#0348505) has died after an apparent suicide.

Bertie Correctional Offender Dies of Apparent Suicide

Bertie Corr

Cathy Judge Named Warden at Harnett Correctional

The Division of Adult Correction has named Cathy Judge as the new warden at the Harnett Correctional Institution in Lillington.

Final Judgement Ordered in Rockwell Nuisance Case

After countless years and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and numerous calls to the Rockwell Police Department, this neighborhood should soon see long awaited changes.

UPDATE: Escaped Offender from Robeson CRV Back in Custody

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Media Advisory: GCC Quarterly Commission Meeting

  9:00 a.m. Call to Order Chairman Evans