Press Releases

Crime Grants to Help Find and Prosecute On-line Child Sex Offenders

State grants from the Governor’s Crime Commission are providing nine law enforcement agencies, including the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, with the latest forensic equipment that can extract enough computer information to prosecute child sex offenders in court.

Highway Patrol Reports Nine Fatal Crashes during the Labor Day Holiday Period

The Highway Patrol announces a preliminary number of (9) nine fatal collisions resulting in (9) nine deaths on North Carolina highways during the Labor Day holiday period. The holiday weekend officially began at 6:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2, and concluded at 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept.

Governor McCrory Assesses Storm Damage in North Carolina

Governor Pat McCrory toured Washington and Tyrrell Counties today to assess the damage caused by Tropical Storm Hermine.

Governor McCrory Cautions Residents to Stay Alert as Hermine Travels Through State

As Tropical Storm Hermine moves quickly through North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory is reminding the public not to let its guard down just yet.

Highway Patrol Closes Two Dare County Bridges

The State Highway Patrol along with the North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed two Dare County bridges due to vehicle collisions.

State of Emergency Lifted After Hermine Moves North

Governor McCrory rescinded the State of Emergency declaration effective midnight tonight for 33 counties in eastern North Carol

Joint Information Center Opened to Provide Coordinated Storm Information

 
The State Emergency Response Team has activated the Joint Information Center in response to Tropical Storm Hermine, which is expected to impact North Carolina starting this afternoon.
 
Located at Joint Forces Headquarters at 1636 Gold Star Drive

Governor McCrory Urges Residents and Visitors to Get Ready as Tropical Storm Hermine Approaches

Governor Pat McCrory was at the Emergency Operations Center this morning to provide updates on Tropical Storm Hermine preparations. The governor urged residents and visitors to prepare for possible flooding, power outages and damage as the storm approaches North Carolina.

Governor McCrory Receives Briefing, Urges Residents to Exercise Caution and Prepare for Storm

Governor Pat McCrory was at the Emergency Operations Center today for a briefing with Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry and state Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry to discuss storm preparations and any equipment or staffing support needs for counties as Hurricane Hermine approaches

Governor McCrory Cautions Coastal Residents and Visitors to Be Ready for Second Tropical Storm

Governor Pat McCrory is cautioning residents and visitors to closely monitor the weather forecast and to pay careful attention to directions from local officials as the second tropical system in less than a week heads towards North Carolina’s coast.