Press Releases

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency Expands Programs and Delivery of Funding as State Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Florence

Two years after Hurricane Florence, the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) remains focused on getting help to the people who need it most in storm-impacted areas of the state. Since September 2019, NCORR has maintained an on-pace status with spending U.S.

Owner Charged After Greensboro Bar Re-Opens as Illegal Outlet

A Greensboro bar raided, the owner charged and over 100 liters of alcohol were seized after an ALE investigation.

Two Years After Hurricane Florence, $2 Billion Provided for N.C. Recovery

On Sept. 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina and dumped as much as 30 inches of rain in some places. Catastrophic flooding caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure in a large portion of the state. 

Greensboro Bar Surrenders ABC Permits After ALE Investigation

Following a homicide over the Labor Day weekend, a Greensboro bar owner has been criminally charged and surrendered his ABC permits to ALE special agents. 

Offender in State Prison Custody Dies of COVID-19

An offender housed at Scotland Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19.

Labor Day Weekend Marks The Launch Of Impaired Driving Initiative

As Labor Day fast approaches, increased congestion across the state is expected as motorists travel to their intended vacation destinations. With this in mind, the State Highway Patrol is stressing the importance of sober driving throughout the holiday weekend. 

Department of Transportation Receives More Than $1.9 Million

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1.9 million to reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for debris removal costs following Hurricane Florence.

Offender Captured after Walking Away from Prison Job

A minimum custody offender was captured today at a hotel in High Point, three days after he walked off his prison job assignment.

Wake Correctional Center offender Michael Lee Willis-Rockett (#1297881) was taken into custody around 9 a.m. by Department of Public Safety officials.

Alexander Correctional Offender Dies of Apparent Suicide

Offender Tommy R. Goins (#0148783) died Saturday morning at Alexander Correctional Institution after an apparent suicide.

He was found unresponsive in his cell at 5:32 a.m.

Scotland Correctional Offender Dies in Fight with Other Offenders

An offender at Scotland Correctional Institution died this morning, and two others were sent to the hospital, after a fight involving seven offenders in a single housing unit cell.