Press Releases

NC 2-1-1 Helps More Than 6,000 Residents Impacted by Hurricane Matthew

Call specialists with United Way’s NC 2-1-1 system have handled more than 6,000 disaster-related calls since Oct. 3, according to NC Emergency Management officials. The call specialists have directed callers to health and human services, government assistance and disaster resources.

Architects and engineers volunteer to help flood-damaged communities

A group of structural engineers and architects volunteered their time to inspect flood-damaged properties in the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew, thanks to a new initiative launched by the state’s Division of Emergency Management.
 
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Relief Efforts Making Progress in Central and Eastern North Carolina

Governor Pat McCrory is urging people to be aware of dangerous conditions that persist in flooded areas even as relief efforts are making progress in central and eastern North Carolina in response to Hurricane Matthew.

Escaped inmate captured in Kings Mountain

UPDATE: 10/18/2016  9 p.m.

Escaped inmate Dennis Carver #0478723 was captured at about 8:20 this evening in Kings Mountain.  He had escaped early this afternoon from Gaston Correctional Center, a minimum-security prison in Dallas.

Deadline for Matthew-Related Replacement Food, Nutrition Benefits Is Tomorrow; Call Center, County DSS Offices Can Help

Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries in eastern North Carolina who lost food because of Hurricane Matthew are asked to contact the Electronic Benefits Transfer Call Center to request replacement benefits.

The Call Center number is 1-866-719-0141.

How to Replace Documents Lost in the Recent Flooding Caused by Hurricane Matthew

Events such as the flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew commonly result in the loss of important documents. North Carolinians can use the following resources to replace lost or damaged documents and records.

Governor McCrory Tours Flooded Areas in Craven and Pender Counties and Updates Relief Efforts

New Bern, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory visited flood-affected areas in Craven and Pender counties today, and provided an update on the ongoing recovery efforts in response to flooding brought by Hurricane Matthew.

I-95 Reopens in Cumberland and Robeson Counties

Thanks to Department of Transportation and contractor crews working around the clock over the weekend, I-95 was reopened in both directions in Cumberland and Robeson counties this morning.

Federal Government Approves Governor McCrory's Request for Assistance to Craven County

Following his visit to New Bern earlier today, Governor Pat McCrory has announced that federal individual assistance is now available for residents of Craven County affected by recent flooding. Last week, the county qualified for public assistance. 

Deadline for Matthew-Related Replacement Food and Nutrition Benefits Extended to Oct. 28

Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries in eastern North Carolina who lost food because of Hurricane Matthew now have an additional 10 days to request replacement benefits.