Press Releases

The public is invited to attend a Sept. 20 meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation funding.

The Governor's Crime Commission on Sept. 5 voted to approve $3.5 million for grants to provide violence intervention programs. Commissioners also discussed critical challenges facing the state’s crime victim service providers and law enforcement agencies.

On August 30, 2024, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Division conducted an enforcement operation in Johnston County, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures.

As a result of complaints from the community, the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) concluded an investigation into an illegal alcohol establishment in Wilmington.

The Homeownership Assistance Program has reopened to assist eligible first-time and first-generation homebuyers in 16 eastern North Carolina counties.

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 41 new troopers on August 16, 2024, at a graduation ceremony held for the 163rd Basic Highway Patrol School.

Even as Tropical Storm Debby has passed residents and motorists in North Carolina should continue to heed safety warnings, especially in low-lying areas prone to flood.  The storm killed four people in North Carolina, and heavy rain, tornadoes and flooding damaged infrastructure and homes.

As North Carolinians experience the impacts of Tropical System Debby, officials with the North Carolina Emergency Management and the Department of Health and Human Services warns against use of gasoline-powered generators, outdoor grills and camp stoves in enclosed spaces.

After an extensive history of disturbances, drug violations and overdoses, and numerous calls to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the Martins Creek community should soon see long awaited changes.

Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to continue exercising caution throughout the weekend as Tropical System Debby exits North Carolina. Riverine flooding and additional showers and thunderstorms increasing the risk of flash flooding throughout the state will continue to be felt throu

Tropical Storm Debby continues to bring heavy rain and flooding across North Carolina on Thursday. The storm also brought its first fatality following a tornado late Wednesday night in Lucama.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to beware of drenching rains and flooded roads as Tropical Storm Debby begins to impact the state. The Governor declared a State of Emergency on Monday to speed preparations for Tropical Storm Debby’s arrival.