Press Releases

As North Carolina continues to experience wildfires in the western portion of the state, the Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to exercise safe driving habits when traveling through the affected areas.  Although some roadways may not be directly in the fire’s path, the smoke that

The 140th Basic Patrol School started with 62 cadets. After 15 weeks of extensive academic and physical training, 47 cadets met the challenge and graduated at a ceremony held at the Colonial Baptist Church in Cary on Nov. 18.

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee held its second regional meeting today in Edgecombe County, where it discussed steps to continue relief fundraising efforts, community outreach and long-term plans for sustainable communities.

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the state is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to be issued to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are responsible for setting wildfires in western North Carolina.

At the request of the State of North Carolina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a 31-day extension for Hurricane Matthew survivors to apply for federal disaster assistance.

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that efforts remain underway to continue battling nearly 20 wildfires throughout western North Carolina.

The Joint FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Sampson County will close Friday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. The center is located at: Sampson County Human Services 360 County Complex Road, Suite 200, Room 274 Clinton, NC 28328

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee will hold its next regional meeting on Friday, November 18, in Edgecombe County. Regional meetings will be held throughout North Carolina in the coming weeks in communities impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

U.S. Housing and Urban Development disaster assistance teams, working with FEMA, state of North Carolina and local and community organizations continue to provide much needed housing disaster support services at Disaster Recovery Centers located in the most impacted areas of the state of North Carol

Badge of Excellence awards were given to 19 Department of Public Safety employees at a ceremony Nov. 15 held at the State Bureau of Investigations’ auditorium.

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee had a chance to hear directly from those affected by the hurricane today at its first regional meeting in Robeson County. The committee heard comments from the public.

Governor Pat McCrory submitted a formal request today to North Carolina's congressional delegation for more than $1 billion in federal assistance to help the state recover from Hurricane Matthew.

Governor Pat McCrory said the safety of first responders, citizens and structures remains the state's number one goal as nearly 1,600 firefighters continue to battle wildfires throughout western North Carolina. Nearly 40,000 acres have been burned in the state by 19 significant fires since

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding to cover additional expenses to help communities in 12 counties recover and rebuild from Hurricane Matthew.

Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency to help the state combat more than 20 active wildfires in western North Carolina prompted by the lingering drought that has impacted the region since late spring.