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Governor Cooper Urges Caution As Flooding Continues to Threaten Eastern NC Communities
Governor Roy Cooper today cautioned North Carolinians to remain vigilant as the threat of more flooding remains for parts of eastern North Carolina.
Gov. Cooper Visits Fayetteville to Help Repair Home Damaged by Hurricane Matthew, Sign House Bill 5
In observance of National Volunteer Week, Governor Roy Cooper joined Habitat for Humanity in Fayetteville today to help repair a home damaged by Hurricane Matthew. Gov.
Department of Public Safety prepares to open youth development center in Kinston
The Department of Public Safety today during an open house offered community leaders and elected officials their first view of the renovated Lenoir Youth Development Center in Kinston.
Correctional Sergeant Dies After Assault by Inmate
A sergeant at Bertie Correctional Institution has died following an assault by an inmate at approximately 5:30 Wednesday evening. Sergeant Meggan Lee Callahan, 29, died at approximately 6:20 p.m. despite life saving measures conducted by Bertie CI medical staff and local first responders.
Governor Warns Flooding Still a Potential Threat to Communities in Eastern NC
Despite sunny skies, North Carolinians need to look out for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned to local weather updates, Governor Roy Cooper warned today.
New Executive Director of Governor's Crime Commission Named
Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks has named Caroline C. Valand as the next executive director of the Governor’s Crime Commission.
Baptists Aim to Rebuild 1,000 homes for North Carolina Survivors of Hurricane Matthew
The North Carolina Baptists On Mission is one of many faith-based and nonprofit organizations participating in the cleanup and rebuilding after Hurricane Matthew devastated the 50 central and eastern counties.
Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Be Careful of Flooding
Following unusually heavy rains across the state, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to watch for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned to local weather forecasts.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Open House Scheduled to Unveil Lenoir Youth Development Center
Through an open house on Thursday, April 27, Secretary Erik A. Hooks of the Department of Public Safety, along with W. David Guice, Chief Deputy Secretary of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, will introduce elected officials and community leaders to the renovated Lenoir Youth Development Center in Kinston.
Governor Cooper Meets with Wayne County Leaders on Hurricane Matthew Recovery Progress
Governor Roy Cooper met with Wayne County leaders today to discuss efforts to help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and to learn more about ongoing needs.
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