Press Releases

As the storm track for Hurricane Matthew continues to fluctuate, Governor Pat McCrory confirmed that the state is prepared to respond at a moment’s notice and will provide assistance to our neighboring states if needed.

For the second time in two weeks, Governor Pat McCrory declared a State of Emergency for portions of eastern and central North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew.

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 30 new troopers at a graduation ceremony for the 139^th basic highway patrol school.  The celebration ended 29 weeks of extensive academic and physical training. 

Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory and State Emergency Management officials are monitoring flooding conditions in central and eastern North Carolina following overnight rain. 

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has completed its’ investigation into a deadly bus wreck that occurred on Saturday, September 17, 2016 that resulted in four deaths and countless injuries.

Governor Pat McCrory has lifted North Carolina's State of Emergency declaration for the city of Charlotte upon notice that the city has lifted its state of emergency.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol would like to cordially invite you to the 139^th Basic Patrol School graduation on Friday, September 30^th at 10 a.m. The graduation ends 29 weeks of extensive academic and physical training. 

Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory today rescinded the State of Emergency declaration effective midnight tonight for 11 counites in northeastern North Carolina.

RALEIGH – North Carolina Emergency Management deployed its Joint Mobile Operations Center today to Windsor at the request of Bertie County officials. The expandable 18-wheeler provides mobile workspace and communications capabilities, and can be used in a variety of ways.