Press Releases

Roads Clearing, but Bitter Cold Temperatures Remain

Road conditions on major interstates and highways in North Carolina are greatly improved today and Department of Transportation crews have turned their attention to clearing secondary roads, but there are still many patches of black ice and drivers should continue to be cautious, Governor Roy Coo

North Carolina Starts Digging Out from Winter Storm

A strong winter storm moved quickly through North Carolina Wednesday night into Thursday, leaving three deaths, significant snow, and scattered power outages, Governor Roy Cooper said Thursday.

Joint Information Center open for media inquiries regarding Winter Storm

The State Emergency Response Team has activated its Joint Information Center to provide information regarding the winter storm to the news media. The Joint Information Center will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

North Carolina Ready as Winter Storm Begins

Governor Roy Cooper today declared a state of emergency for all eastern and several central North Carolina counties as the state braces for snow and sleet along with bitter cold.

State Prepares for First Winter Storm of 2018

State officials are preparing for North Carolina’s first winter storm of 2018 and people in areas that could see snow are encouraged to do the same, Governor Roy Cooper said Tuesday.

Gov. Cooper Takes Action to Keep Home Heating Fuels Available Amid Freezing Temperatures

In anticipation of a forecast of cold weather, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order today to help maintain supply of home heating fuels like propane across North Carolina.

Inmate Disciplinary Policy Upgraded to Make Prisons Safer

As part of the Department of Public Safety’s continuing efforts to make prisons safer, revisions have been made to the Offender Disciplinary Procedures. These changes, which take effect Jan.

Kimberly Grande Named Executive Director of the Inmate Grievance and Resolution Board

NC Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks today announced Kimberly D. Grande as the new executive director of the Inmate Grievance Resolution Board.  Grande, a seasoned jurist who has practiced law for more than a decade, will assume the position on January 8.

North Carolina Prepares for Possible Wintry Weather Late Tuesday into Wednesday

It may be too late for a white Christmas, but Governor Cooper is encouraging North Carolina residents and visitors to keep an eye on the forecast due to the possibility of frozen precipitation and be careful when traveling this holiday season.

Secretary Erik Hooks Announces Interim Chief Deputy Secretary of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice

Judge Reuben Young will serve in an interim capacity as the Chief Deputy Secretary of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice (ACJJ), Secretary Erik A. Hooks announced today. Judge Young will fill the position within the Department of Public Safety formerly held by David Guice.