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Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss state mitigation funding updates at May 17 meeting

The public is invited to attend a May 17 meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funding.

Final Judgment Ordered in Caswell County Nuisance Case

Caswell County Superior Court Judge John Morris has signed a temporary restraining order for a Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action against the owners and operators of N.V.

New Moore County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

Moore County will host a Public Open House on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, beginning at 5:30 p.m., as part of the Board of Commissioners meeting, located at 1 Courthouse Square, 2nd Floor of the Historic Courthouse, in the Board of Commissioner Meeting Room, Carthage, NC 28327

FIMAN Upgrade Coming May 1

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Task Force for Safer Schools supports state funding of Mental Health First Aid Training, NC S.A.F.E.

The North Carolina Task Force for Safer Schools on Wednesday voted to support funding to expand mental health training programs in public schools, and the recurring state funding of more than $2 million for the NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) campaign.

New state heat resilience toolkit offers solutions to reduce heat-related health problems

The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency today announced the launch of a new Heat Action Plan Toolkit that aims to reduce heat-related health impacts to North Carolina residents and workers.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency partners with Haywood County to assist storm-displaced homeowners and first-time homebuyers

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is supporting Haywood County in the April 22 launch of their Homeownership Assistance Program to assist homebuyers displaced by Tropical Storm Fred or first-time homebuyers that are income qualified.

North Carolina State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) to meet Tuesday

North Carolina State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) to meet Tuesday

Media Advisory: Community Violence Advisory Board Meeting

The Office of Violence Prevention will host the next bimonthly meeting of the Community Violence Advisory Board on Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

ALE Investigation in Lenoir, Nets Multiple Felonies and Misdemeanors

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) and Lenior Police Department (LPD) concluded an investigation, resulting in multiple criminal charges at an ABC permitted establishment in Lenoir, NC. 

Juvenile Escapee Apprehended; Now in Secure Custody

State and local law enforcement officials have apprehended a juvenile who on April 11 escaped during transit to the Cabarrus Juvenile Detention Center. 

Juvenile Escapee Apprehended; Now in Secure Custody

State and local law enforcement officials have apprehended a juvenile who on April 11 escaped during transit to the Cabarrus Juvenile Detention Center.  

Public comment period for proposed changes to state disaster recovery and mitigation plans ends April 15

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is accepting public comments through April 15 on proposed amendments to action plans for the use of HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds for Hurricane Florence and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funds.

Violence at Greensboro Gas Station Sparks ALE Investigation

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) recently concluded an investigation after multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle during a large block party at a Greensboro gas station. 

Rockingham Youth Development Center on track for opening, leadership named

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