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Juvenile Justice hiring events scheduled in Richmond, Scotland counties

The North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is partnering with NCWorks to host three hiring events throughout May and June in Richmond and Scotland counties. 

North Carolina Department of Public Safety launches NC S.A.F.E. initiative

The NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) public awareness campaign includes: digital, TV and radio advertising; social media; and a website, ncsafe.org, where North Carolinians can find more information about effectively and safely securing their guns.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency offers additional $47 million for affordable housing

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) has launched the third phase of the Affordable Housing Development Fund (AHDF) program, which invites local governments to apply for financing for multifamily or single-family housing rehabilitation and new construction outside of the 100-year floodplain.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 36 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 36 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 158th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony celebrates 14 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a worthwhile career in law enforcement.

Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Prepare for Hurricane Season

As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to learn about and prepare for the dangers of severe tropical weather in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

ALE Investigation Results in Search at Illegal Bar

Store Clerk Cited in Pedestrian Hit and Run Fatality

ALE Investigation in Oxford, NC Nets Multiple Felonies and Cash

Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss state mitigation funding updates at May 2 meeting

The public is invited to attend a May 2 virtual meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding.

ALE Focuses on Education and Enforcement during Alcohol Awareness Month

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, ALE special agents conducted statewide educational outreach programs along with an enforcement operation.

Coharie Tribe signs agreement for local resilience plan

The Coharie Tribe recently signed an agreement to participate in a community floodprint project, which is being funded by the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency and led by the N.C. State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab.

State Highway Patrol Unveils New Bell 429 Helicopter

The State Highway Patrol unveiled the newest addition to its aviation fleet today at a ceremony in Raleigh. The Bell 429 helicopter will further expand the Patrol’s mission of saving lives across our state utilizing aviation assets. The event was held before distinguished guests and media invitees at the SHP’s Driving & Training Facility showcasing what is now the largest helicopter of the Patrol’s Aviation fleet.

Final Judgment Ordered in Pamlico County Nuisance Case

FEMA Evaluators to Present Harris Nuclear Plant Exercise Outcome at Public Meeting

This week, state and local emergency officials joined representatives from Duke Energy in an exercise to test emergency response plans for the Harris Nuclear Plant in Wake County, NC.

North Carolina HERricane Experience

North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) has joined Durham, Orange and Wake counties to host an inaugural emergency management experience like no other for young women in grades 9-12. While attending HERricane, students will learn about disaster response and public safety through field trips, training and disaster simulation exercises.