Press Releases

Strong Storms, Tornadoes Impact Piedmont Counties

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Severe storms and tornadoes swept through North Carolina late Wednesday evening, damaging homes, toppling trees, closing roads and knocking out power to several Piedmont communities.

David Millis named superintendent at Hyde Correctional Institution

Friday, May 19, 2017

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named David Millis as the new superintendent at Hyde Correctional Institution in Swan Quarter.

Cooper and Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Discuss Next Steps on Hurricane Matthew Funding

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Governor Roy Cooper encouraged continued collaboration to secure additional federal funding for Hurricane Matthew recovery in a meeting held yesterday with members of North Carolina’s Congressional Delegation. Gov.

State Highway Patrol Memorial Service

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

The State Highway Patrol held a memorial service today to honor the 62 members killed in the line of duty since the patrol’s inception in 1929.

DPS names three new prison administrators

Monday, May 15, 2017

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named new administrators at three state prisons.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Emergency Managers Discuss Matthew Recovery Efforts

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Mike Sprayberry, NC Emergency Management Director and Dempsey Benton, Director of the Governor’s Hurricane Recovery Office will meet with local officials to discuss progress in recovery from Hurricane Matthew and visit several properties damaged by the flooding.

Operation Arrow nets 64 arrests in Guilford County

Friday, May 12, 2017

Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies joined forces this week in Guilford County for Operation Arrow, a four-day operation than ran May 8-11 to serve outstanding criminal warrants and conduct searches of high-risk felons on probation or parole supervision.

MEDIA ADVISORY: SHP Conducts Memorial Service to Honor Fallen Members

Friday, May 12, 2017

The State Highway Patrol will conduct a memorial service offering tribute to the 62 members who have fallen in the line of duty since 1929. Col. Glenn McNeill will provide remarks prior to a wreath dedication to take place at the SHP memorial.

Governor Cooper Calls on President Trump, Congress to Support Hurricane Recovery in Eastern NC after 99% of Federal Aid Request Denied

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Governor Cooper today expressed his disappointment in the Trump Administration and Congressional leadership after they failed to fulfill North Carolina’s funding request for Hurricane Matthew recovery.

Governor Proclaims May 7-13 Hurricane Preparedness Week

Friday, May 5, 2017

With many communities still recovering from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians to get ready for another hurricane season.