Press Releases

The NC Center for Missing Persons Unveils Missing Child Repository to Aid in Locating Missing Juveniles

In 2024, there were 8,758 reports of missing children in the State of North Carolina. Until now, North Carolina has not had a unified way to notify the public when children go missing. Additionally, photos of missing juveniles have not always been readily available to the public.

Gob. Stein actualiza noticias sobre inclemencias del tiempo afectando a NC; también emite lineamientos de seguridad

Hoy, Gob. Stein y autoridades de manejo de emergencias actualizaron noticias sobre inclemencias del tiempo afectando a NC; instan a la población a prepararse para tormentas eléctricas severas, fuertes aguaceros, tornados aislados y ráfagas de vientos dañinas.

Governor Stein Provides Updates on Severe Weather Impacting North Carolina & Issues Safety Guidance

Today, Governor Stein and emergency officials provided updates on severe weather impacting the state and are urging all North Carolinians to prepare for severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, isolated tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts.

Governor Stein Issues Preparedness Tips Ahead of Potential Severe Weather Across the State Wednesday

Governor Stein and emergency officials are urging all North Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday as well as the continued high fire danger conditions today statewide.

En anticipación a potenciales inclemencias del tiempo en NC mañana miércoles, Gob. Stein emite consejos de preparación

Gob. Stein y autoridades de manejo de emergencias instan a la población a prepararse para la posibilidad de inclemencias del tiempo mañana miércoles, así como continuas condiciones de peligro de incendios hoy en todo NC.

ALE Investigation Leads to Store Owner Arrested

On Saturday, February 15, 2025, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) and Lincolnton Police Department concluded a joint investigation involving Dave’s, a tobacco and vape shop located at 627 N.

Governor Stein Provides Update on Winter Weather, Urges Caution on Treacherous Roads

Today, Governor Josh Stein and the State Emergency Response Team are providing further updates on the state of winter weather, as well as resources for North Carolinians who are impacted by the storm.

Gob. Stein actualiza datos sobre el mal tiempo invernal, exhorta a ser precavidos ante caminos peligrosos

Gob. Josh Stein y el Equipo Estatal de Respuesta a Emergencias hoy compartieron más datos sobre el mal tiempo invernal, también sobre recursos disponibles para los afectados por esta tormenta.

Ante la llegada de nevadas a Carolina del Norte, Gob. Stein insta a ejercer precaución

A medida que hoy y mañana la tormenta invernal se abre paso con fuerza en gran parte de NC, Gob. Stein aconseja seguir actuando con precaución, escuchar a las autoridades locales y planificar cómo afrontar nieve, hielo y condiciones frías.

As Snow Arrives in North Carolina, Governor Stein Urges Caution

As the winter storm pushes through much of North Carolina today and tomorrow, Governor Stein advised that all North Carolinians continue to take caution, listen to local officials, and plan accordingly for the snow, ice, and cold weather.