Press Releases

North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) has opened a State Operated Shelter (SOS) in conjunction with Warren County Emergency Management for those evacuating due to Hurricane Erin.  This is a pet friendly shelter that opened this morning at 8AM.  
On August 18, 2025, state emergency management officials continued preparations for the impacts from Hurricane Erin along the North Carolina coast.
Over the past several weeks, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) conducted a targeted investigation into criminal activity involving the possession and sale of fentanyl and cocaine in the parking lots of convenience stores in Raleigh.
Public comment period opens for a draft amendment to the Hurricane Florence CDBG-DR funding action plan.
On Sunday, July 6, 2025, a shooting involving an employee providing security services occurred at the 11 Eleven Lounge and Bar located at 111 West Thompson Street, Fairmont, North Carolina.