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Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Seven Western North Carolina Counties Recovering after Tropical Storm Fred
The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s Aug. 27 request for a major disaster declaration for seven North Carolina counties that were hit hard by floods after Tropical Storm Fred.
Scotland Correctional Institution Offender Dies of Apparent Suicide
Offender Tyler Lanier (#1525824) died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, at Scotland Correctional Institution after an apparent suicide.
Mary Locklear Named Warden at Lumberton Correctional Institution
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Mary Locklear as the new warden of the Lumberton Correctional Institution in Lumberton.
Statewide ALE Operation Yields Hundreds of Arrests, Charges
Last night, ALE special agents partnered with local law enforcement in a statewide operation that yielded a large number of arrests, charges and the seizure of drugs, guns and cash.
HOPE Program tops $342 million in rent and utility payments for North Carolina families
The N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has distributed more than $342 million in rent and utility payment to 96,944 North Carolina households since opening last fall.
Information on Offender Death at Rutherford Correctional Center on Aug. 21
On Aug. 21, Rutherford Correctional Center offender Christopher Ruona (#0785069) was pronounced dead at a local hospital after falling ill due to unknown causes.
Information Regarding Staff Assault Today at Columbus Correctional Institution
RALEIGH — An officer at Columbus Correctional Institution in Whiteville was assaulted this morning by an offender.
State Temporarily Reconfigures Buncombe Prisons
RALEIGH — A staffing shortage at two Asheville-area prisons has led to a temporary reconfiguring of staff and offenders.
Over $4.2 Million Approved to Elevate Homes in Dare County
The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved a hazard mitigation project grant of $4,279,058 to improve disaster resilience in Dare County. The grant will be used to pay for the elevation of 31 flood-prone homes.
Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Response to Severe Weather
In response to Tropical Storm Fred, Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.
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