Press Releases

SHP Identifies Trooper Struck In Vance County Crash

The Highway Patrol continues to investigate a crash involving a state trooper who was hit by a vehicle on US 1 in Vance County. On Tuesday, October 22 at approximately 7:59 p.m., a 2012 Buick traveled off the roadway and struck the trooper from behind as he was conducting a traffic stop.

Twelve Counties Added to Hurricane Dorian Disaster Declaration

DURHAM, N.C.— Twelve more North Carolina counties are eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts. 

Prison Reform Advisory Board Provides in-Depth Look at Improving State Prisons

After 19 months of meeting, listening, observing and studying the North Carolina prison system, the Prison Reform Advisory Board today presented its recommendations for improvements to Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks.

Trooper Injured During Traffic Stop

On October 22, 2019 at approximately 7:59 pm a member of the State Highway Patrol was struck while conducting a traffic stop on US 1 in Vance County.

State Highway Patrol Conducts 2019 “Operation Stop Arm”

In support of Operation Stop Arm week the State Highway Patrol will be aggressively enforcing stop arm violations and other traffic violations in and around school zones.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Final Prison Reform Advisory Board Meeting

WHAT: N.C. Prison Reform Advisory Board Meeting


DATE/TIME: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 9-11 a.m.

FEMA grants Governor Cooper’s request for federal disaster Public Assistance for more counties

Governor Cooper announced today that FEMA has approved his request to add 12 more counties to those eligible to receive reimbursements for Hurricane Dorian response and recovery expenses.

Media Advisory: 2019 Operation Stop Arm Kick Off

What: The State Highway Patrol will hold a press event to kick off this year’s Operation Stop Arm school bus safety initiative. Representatives from the State Highway Patrol, the Department of Public Instruction and the Wake County Public School System will speak at this event.

New Warden Named at Piedmont Correctional

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Ken Beaver as the new warden of the Piedmont Correctional Institution in Salisbury.

Beaver had been the warden at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville since 2017.

Hurricane Dorian Proof of Loss Deadline Approaches for Policyholders

National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in North Carolina who had Hurricane Dorian damage have 60 days from their date of loss to file a Proof of Loss. 

FEMA remains committed to ensure policyholders receive every dollar their NFIP policy entitles them.