Press Releases
State Highway Patrol Graduates 34 New Troopers
The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 34 new troopers at a graduation ceremony for the 147th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony ended 12 weeks of demanding training preparing them for a fulfilling career of service to the state of North Carolina.
North Carolina Homeowners with Damage from Hurricane Matthew Have Until May 31 to Apply for Recovery Programs
Hundreds of homeowners across the state already getting help
Hurricane Season Begins June 1 – Prepare Now
RALEIGH, N.C. – Hurricane season begins in less than one month, June 1. Homeowners, renters and business owners should prepare now.
Small Business Disaster Declaration Granted to Help Durham Businesses
Gov. Roy Cooper today received from the U.S. Small Business Administration a disaster declaration for business owners in Durham County that suffered damages following the April 10, 2019 gas leak that led to a deadly explosion in the downtown area.
DHHS, DPS Create Treatment Pilot for Inmates with Opioid Use Disorder to Transition after Prison
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Public Safety are partnering to create a new medication-assisted treatment (MAT) program to reduce the overdose-related deaths of people with an opioid disorder who are re-entering their communities upon leaving pris
Escaped Hoke Correctional Offender Captured
A Hoke Correctional Institution offender who escaped six months ago was captured in Roanoke Rapids early this morning by Halifax County Sheriff’s deputies and Roanoke Rapids police officers.
FEMA Approves $8.2 Million for Carteret County Public Schools
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $8.2 million to reimburse Carteret County Public Schools for emergency protective measures taken following Hurricane Florence.
Information on Offender Death at Scotland Correctional Institution on April 24
On April 24 at approximately 10:23 a.m. at Scotland Correctional Institution, offender Laderrick Jones (#1413660) was pronounced dead due to cardiac arrest.
Gov. Cooper Announces Reentry Week in North Carolina
During remarks at the Pitt County Reentry Job and Resource Fair, Governor Roy Cooper announced April 22-26, 2018 is Reentry Week in North Carolina.
State Highway Patrol Unveils New Helicopters
The State Highway Patrol unveiled the addition of two new Bell 407 helicopters today to assist in the Patrol’s lifesaving mission.
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