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North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) Special Agents, in joint operation with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), have concluded a multi-month financial crime investigation involving the Burnsville ABC Store located at 752 W US Hwy 19 E, Burnsville, NC 28714.

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) proudly welcomed nine new special agents today at a graduation ceremony held for the 45th ALE Special Agent Academy. The ceremony commemorates 10 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Chapter 19 of the North Carolina General Statutes defines nuisance activities and provides civil remedies to eliminate recurring criminal behavior and restore public safety. Utilizing these legal protections, collaborative action between local leaders, the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), a

Special Agents with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE), in coordination with the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), executed a search warrant following a shooting incident at an illegal alcohol establishment in Kelly, North Carolina.

Following years of continuous disturbances, drug violations, and a high volume of emergency calls, a property in Polk County has been formally shut down through collaborative civil action between the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Mill Spring Township and North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement’s (ALE

As the overall volume of violent interpersonal crime reported across the state decreases, the Criminal Justice Analysis Center finds reported domestic and family violence holds steady, highlighting a need for specialized interventions.

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) Special Agents conducted an investigation following an explosion and fire caused by an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County on Monday, October 26, 2026.

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) special agents have concluded a month-long investigation into fentanyl trafficking at ABC-licensed establishments in Spring Lake and the Anderson Creek community in Harnett County.

Showcasing ALE's statewide mission, law enforcement partnerships, and commitment to public safety at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference.

While earthquakes can be felt across the state, the greatest threat is across the North Carolina mountains, especially along the Blue Ridge Escarpment. North Carolinians don’t feel earthquakes only centered within the state, they also can be from five seismic zones including Eastern Tennessee, Charl

Today, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and New Hope Treatment Centers hosted a grand opening ceremony for PIVOT (Pathways to Independent Value Opportunity Transformations), a new enhanced behavioral health unit on the campus

Residents and visitors can get the latest updates by monitoring local news for the latest advisories from the National Weather Service, as well as state and local emergency management officials. North Carolinians are encouraged to follow local weather forecasts for updates.

North Carolinians should pay attention to their local news for the latest updates and follow instructions from their local emergency management and public safety officials. Residents and visitors can get the latest updates by monitoring local news for the latest advisories from the National Weather

Residents and visitors can get the latest updates by monitoring local news for the latest advisories from the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center (NHC), as well as state and local emergency management officials. North Carolinians are encouraged to follow local weather forecasts fo