Press Releases

Department of Public Safety, Methodist Home for Children host open house for Wayne County facility

Officials with the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, in conjunction with the Methodist Home for Children, hosted an open house at the Wayne County Multi-Purpose Group Home in Goldsboro today to celebrate its repair and reopening following damages inc

MEDIA ADVISORY: State Capitol Police 50th Anniversary Reception for Employees, Retirees and Former Officers

MEDIA ADVISORY: State Capitol Police 50th Anniversary Reception 

NC HART crew aids in rescue of injured hiker in Avery County

Members of North Carolina Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team, known as NC HART, airlifted an injured hiker tonight from the area near Hunt Fish Falls in Avery County. The 70-year-old man suffered an injured hip and was unable to hike out.

Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings Remain in Effect as Maria Lingers

Hurricane Maria’s waves continue to batter the North Carolina coastline, but coastal counties are not reporting any unexpected issues as a result of the slow moving storm.

Hurricane Maria’s Impacts Reach North Carolina Outer Banks

As Hurricane Maria drifts slowly by North Carolina more than 100 miles off our coast, heavy surf is pounding beaches and coastal islands and Governor Roy Cooper encouraged residents to prepare for high winds and water.

Sanford Correctional Center Inmate Captured in Marion

A Sanford Correctional Center inmate who left his work assignment on Sept. 14 is back in custody after being captured today.

Members of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Department captured inmate Micahel D. Clark (#1114140) in Marion at approximately 2:34 p.m.

Wednesday Open House Scheduled at Wayne County Multi-Purpose Group Home

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, in conjunction with the Methodist Home for Children, will host an open house at the Wayne County Multi-Purpose Group Home in Goldsboro to celebrate its repair and reopening following damages incurred during Hurricane Matthew. As the storm’s rai

North Carolina coast prepares for Hurricane Maria's arrival

As Hurricane Maria approaches the North Carolina coast, Governor Roy Cooper urged residents in coastal areas to complete their personal and home preparedness and to be alert to any changes in Maria’s track.

North Carolina receives international accolades for swift water and flood rescue

North Carolina has received the international Higgins and Langley Award for Outstanding Achievement in Swift Water Rescue for the coordinated local, state and federal response in October 2016 to Hurricane Matthew.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 23 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 23 new troopers at a graduation ceremony for the 142nd Basic Highway Patrol School. The celebration ended 15 weeks of extensive academic and physical training.