Press Releases

State Highway Patrol Mourns the Loss of Trooper Samuel Bullard

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of a member today from an on-duty patrol vehicle collision.

Suspect Sought in Surry County Pursuit

The State Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public in locating the driver involved in Monday night's pursuit in Surry County. At approximately 10:53 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a black BMW passenger vehicle that traveled through a checkpoint.

9th Annual NC Hurricane Conference Set for May 22

The 9th Annual North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM)/East Carolina University (ECU) Hurricane Conference will take place on May 22, 2018.

Assessments aim to increase resiliency of critical infrastructure serving Outer Banks 

The fragile, sea-level terrain of the Outer Banks makes its infrastructure especially vulnerable when storms threaten.  Local and state officials say a new assessment effort will help the Outer Banks and coastal communities become more resilient during future disasters. 

North Carolina incident management team departs for Hawaii

Ten experienced emergency managers and fire service officials from North Carolina departed Saturday for Hawaii, to serve on an incident management team requested by Hawaii’s state emergency management agency as response continues to the erupting Kilauea volcano.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee Meets Tuesday in Raleigh

The Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee (JJAC) will meet on Tuesday, May 22. Created as part of the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act within S.L. 2017-57, the JJAC is tasked with developing an implementation plan for raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction, monitoring implementation and as needed, providing additional recommendations to the General Assembly.

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Guilford, Rockingham Counties

RALEIGH, N.C. – Federal/state disaster recovery centers are open to help those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms and tornado of April 15.

Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Benefits Approved for Tornado Survivors in Guilford and Rockingham Counties

RALEIGH: : Governor Roy Cooper’s request for temporary food and nutrition benefits for Guilford and Rockingham county residents affected by the April 15 tornado has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Flood Studies Identify Ways to Better Protect Communities Hit Hard by Hurricane Matthew

State officials today announced the completion of three studies to help prevent flood damage to communities along the Lumber, Neuse and Tar River basins that were hit hard by Hurricane Matthew. 

Juvenile Apprehended, Returned to Secure Custody

State and local law enforcement officials have apprehended a juvenile who failed to return to secure custody at the Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center following a home visit on May 12.