The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 46 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 165th Basic Highway Patrol School.
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In 2024, there were 8,758 reports of missing children in the State of North Carolina. Until now, North Carolina has not had a unified way to notify the public when children go missing. Additionally, photos of missing juveniles have not always been readily available to the public.
As much of the coastal, eastern, and central regions of North Carolina experienced snow and record cold temperatures, Governor Stein and emergency management officials are continuing to urge the public to exercise caution.
Today, Governor Josh Stein and Director of Emergency Management Will Ray held a press conference to provide updates and guidance on winter weather.
“We are very appreciative of all our first responders, DOT workers, emergency management personnel, and volunteers, as well as all the unsung heroes who work hard to keep North Carolinians safe,” said Governor Josh Stein.
“I encourage all North Carolinians to monitor their local weather forecast during the next several days, stay home if possible, and make any final preparations today necessary to remain safe and warm this weekend," said Gov. Stein. "To the people of western North Carolina, we know that this storm is making a difficult time even harder. We are with you every step of the way and will not let up.”
On Jan. 9, 2025, Governor Stein declared a statewide state of emergency in advance of the impending winter storm.
The State Highway Patrol recognized extraordinary acts of bravery and public service during an awards ceremony held Dec. 16, 2024, at The Shepherd’s Church in Cary.
As the holiday season approaches, the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons is reminding all residents that leaving children unattended in vehicles, even for a moment, can have devastating consequences.
Governor Roy Cooper today announced the release of North Carolina’s first Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, a milestone in the effort to reduce violence, harm from violence and firearm misuse across the state. The three-year plan was developed and released by the North Carolina Office of Violence Prevention, which was created by Governor Cooper in 2023 to coordinate with state and local leaders to reduce violence and increase public safety. Read the governor’s press release.
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to plans for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds in areas of Haywood County impacted by Tropical Storm Fred and Hurricane Helene.
The State Highway Patrol celebrated the graduation of 25 new troopers on Nov. 8, 2024, at a ceremony held for the 164th Basic Highway Patrol School.
The operation will run daily from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21 through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 and runs in conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week. The Patrol expects Operation Stop Arm will raise awareness while reducing school bus incidents involving children.
Governor Roy Cooper has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government for North Carolina for 38 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for federal Public Assistance and Individual Assistance in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene.
Search and rescue operations remain underway in communities across Western North Carolina and supplies are being brought into the region by air following devastating impacts from Tropical Storm Helene. More than 200 people have been rescued from flood waters in North Carolina following Helene’s torrential rains.