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Governor Cooper Expands State of Emergency in Response to Ongoing Wildfires in Western North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper expanded the State of Emergency declared on Nov. 8 in response to the ongoing wildfires in Western North Carolina and the continued drought conditions and elevated fire risk throughout the state.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 35 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 35 new troopers November 17, 2023, at a graduation ceremony held for the 160th and 161st Basic Highway Patrol Schools.

State Highway Patrol Joins Nationwide Crash Responder Safety Week Campaign

From Nov. 13-17, 2023, the NC State Highway Patrol will join forces with first responders throughout the nation in recognition of Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW).

En respuesta a incendios forestales en la región oeste de NC, Gob. Cooper firma Declaración de Estado de Emergencia

El día de hoy, en respuesta a los incendios ocurriendo en la región oeste de Carolina del Norte y debido a las continuas sequías a lo largo del estado, el gobernador Roy Cooper declaró Estado de Emergencia. 
 

Governor Cooper Signs State of Emergency in Response to Ongoing Wildfires in Western North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency in response to the ongoing wildfires in Western North Carolina and the continued drought conditions throughout the state.

Pilot program focuses on reentry for young adults in the Juvenile Justice system

A new pilot program serving Pitt, Craven, Pamlico and Carteret counties will focus on assisting young adults to successfully return to the community after involvement with the juvenile justice system.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency awards additional $43.2 million for affordable housing

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency has awarded $43.2 million from the Affordable Housing Development Fund to four municipal governments and one tribal government to increase community resilience.

Bartender Charged After Underage Driver Crashes

A bartender has been criminally charged following a single-vehicle collision in Macon County.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for the Village of Cedar Rock Affected by Severe Rain Event

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper signed a Type I state disaster declaration for public assistance for the Village of Cedar Rock in Caldwell County that suffered damages from a rain event on July 15.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency partners with Haywood County for affordable housing

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is supporting Haywood County in the launch of their Affordable Housing Development Fund (AHDF) program and invites qualified public, private and nonprofit organizations to apply for financing for multifamily or single-family housing rehabilitation and new construction projects in Haywood County.

New Randolph County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

Randolph County will host a Public Open House on Tuesday, 17 October 2023, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in Meeting Room A at the Randolph County Office Building located at 725 McDowell Rd. Asheboro, N.C.

New Surry County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

Surry County will host a Public Open House on Thursday, 12 October 2023, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Surry County Service Center located at 915 East Atkins Street in Dobson, N.C.

New Wilkes County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

Wilkes County will host a Public Open House on Monday, 30 October 2023, at 5:30 pm in the Commissioners Room of the County Office Building, located at 110 North Street, Wilkesboro, N.C.

Store Clerk, Permittee Charged After Underage Driver Crashes

A store owner and clerk have been criminally charged following a single-vehicle collision in Rowan County.

New Rowan County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

Rowan County will host a Public Open House on Tuesday, 24 October 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the West End Plaza located at 1935 W. Jake Alexander Blvd in Salisbury, N.C. Please enter through the former JCPenney entrance.