Press Releases

Governor Pat McCrory has asked for a federal disaster declaration for eight counties to help communities repair damaged property and recoup some of the costs related to responding to recent flooding and Hurricane Joaquin.

Pazuzu Algarad, 36, a pre-trial inmate facing murder charges in Forsyth County, was found unresponsive in his Central Prison cell during a regular count shortly after 3 a.m. today.

Highway Patrol ended its Operation Stop Arm campaign on Friday, Oct. 23. The campaign which began on Monday, Oct. 19 was focused on promoting traffic safety around North Carolina schools, school buses and school bus stops.

Inmates at several state prisons across North Carolina raised approximately 16,250 pounds of fresh produce and donated it to local food banks, community pantries and social service organizations this year as part of the Combating Hunger project launched last spring.

Twenty five individuals were arrested for drug violations tonight, after multiple law enforcement personnel executed three search warrants at ABC mixed beverages licensed establishments.

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Harris Nuclear Plant Exercise

WHERE: State Emergency Operations Center, Raleigh

Wake County Emergency Operations Center, Raleigh

WHAT: The task force created to design a comprehensive strategic plan to improve the successful reintegration of
juveniles into the community following their contact with the juvenile justice system is scheduled to meet in
Raleigh on Monday.

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. The operation will be conducted from 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 through Fri., Oct. 23.

What: 440th Army Band, NCNG personnel and military vehicles will participate in the parade and military appreciation day festivities.