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State Disaster Recovery Leader to Join N.C. Department of Public Safety

The N.C. Department of Public Safety today announced the appointment of Richard J. Trumper as Senior Advisor for Disaster Recovery.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 36 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 36 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 157th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony commemorates 27 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a rewarding career in law enforcement.
 

Public reminded to submit feedback on state mitigation plan amendment by Jan. 23

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Monday, Jan. 23 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds in areas of the state impacted by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

ALE Concludes THC Investigation

ALE special agents recently concluded an illegal THC product investigation which resulted in numerous felony arrests, charges, and seizures.

Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss state’s mitigation funding plan at Jan. 10 meeting

The public is invited to attend a Jan. 10 virtual meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funding.

Public reminded to submit feedback on state disaster recovery plan amendments by Jan. 9

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is accepting public comments through Monday, Jan. 9 on proposed amendments to two action plans for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds in areas of the state impacted by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Death Row Offender Dies of Natural Causes

Death Row offender Eric Glenn Lane #0667195 died of natural causes early this morning in Central Prison Medical Center.

Progress is Being Made to Repair Wind Caused Power Outages Across the State

Utility crews continue to repair damages caused by the strong winds that caused power outages across North C

Governor Cooper Encourages All North Carolinians to Exercise Caution During This Extreme Cold Weather

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Final Judgment Ordered in Longwood Nuisance Case

After two homicides, countless years and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and numerous calls to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, the Quarters community should soon see long awaited changes.

Governor Cooper Signs State of Emergency to Activate Emergency Response Plan, Increase Transportation of Fuel Supplies In Advance of Extreme Cold Temperatures

With the possibility of icy conditions in the western part of the state and below average temperatures expected as an arctic mass approaches, Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation regulations to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and protect consumers from price gouging.

State Highway Patrol Locates Child Abduction Victim

On Monday, Dec. 19, at approximately 1:13 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was notified by the Rock Hill Police Department about a child abduction that had occurred in Rock Hill, SC.  The abduction was involving a

Columbus Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Columbus Correctional Institution, a high achievement, and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Carteret Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Carteret Correctional Center, a high achievement, and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.