Press Releases

Governor Cooper Visits Ocracoke Island to Survey Hurricane Recovery Efforts

On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper and members of his cabinet visited Ocracoke Island to survey recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian’s landfall on September 6, 2019.

Wake Correctional Center offender reported missing from work assignment

State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking Wake Correctional Center minimum custody offender Latroy Strickland (# 0565506), who was reported missing from the facility last night in Garner while on work release.

Governor Cooper requests additional disaster declaration for Individual Assistance after Dorian

Governor Roy Cooper today sent an additional request to President Trump for federal assistance to North Carolina residents who are hurting from Hurricane Dorian.

State continues support for Ocracoke’s recovery from Hurricane Dorian

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Dorian’s storm surge inundated Ocracoke Island, the state of North Carolina continues to provide critical support services to the island.

Melanie Shelton Named Warden at Sanford Correctional Center

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Melanie Shelton as the new warden of the Sanford Correctional Center in Sanford.

Shelton had been the assistant warden at Harnett Correctional Institution in Lillington.

$1.9 Million Approved for Pamlico County

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the State of North Carolina are announcing more than $1.9 million to reimburse Pamlico County for debris cleanup activities following Hurricane Florence. 

MEDIA ADVISORY: Prison Reform Advisory Board Meeting

WHAT: N.C. Prison Reform Advisory Board Meeting

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Crime Commission, Room 100, 1201 Front St., Raleigh

More than $18 Million Approved to Restore North Carolina Beaches

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $18 million to reimburse expenses restoring beaches damaged during Hurricane Florence. 

Six agencies receive grants to support Hurricane Florence Relief Work

Six agencies doing significant work to help people recovering from Hurricane Florence will receive grants totaling $2 million to further fund their relief efforts.

Governor Cooper requests major disaster declaration for public assistance for counties affected by Dorian

Today, Gov. Cooper requested that President Trump issue a major disaster declaration for public assistance for the following North Carolina counties impacted by Hurricane Dorian: Brunswick, Carteret, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Hyde, New Hanover, Pamlico, Pender, Sampson, Tyrrell and Washington.