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NC Center for Missing Persons Warns Against Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles

As the holiday season approaches, the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons is reminding all residents that leaving children unattended in vehicles, even for a moment, can have devastating consequences.

Sanders Named Director at Edgecombe Youth Development Center

Bre’Anie Sanders has been named facility director at Edgecombe Youth Development Center in Rocky Mount. Sanders began her career with the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in 2019 as a youth services behavioral specialist at Edgecombe YDC.

Sutton Named Director at Pitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center

Tyrone Sutton has been named facility director at Pitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Sutton began his Juvenile Justice career in 2014 as a youth behavior specialist at Dobbs Youth Development Center.

Williams Named Director at New Hanover Regional Juvenile Detention Center

Keonya M. Williams has been named director at New Hanover Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Castle Hayne. Williams began her career with the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in 2021 as a youth counselor technician after working as a program leader at Camp Lejune for 11 years.

State Capitol Police Welcomes New Chief

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Public invited to comment on proposed use of state disaster mitigation funds

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is seeking public comments through Dec. 14 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funds.

Governor Cooper Announces Over $14 Million Donated to North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund for Helene Recovery

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced over $14 million has been donated to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina earlier this fall.

Media Advisory: Community Violence Advisory Board

The Community Violence Advisory Board will convene on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. The meeting is in-person only. Space is limited, with seating for media and members of the public available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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ALE Multi-Agency Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests and Criminal Charges in Montgomery and Randolph Counties

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) has concluded an investigation targeting illegal drug sales, gang activity, and violent crime in Troy.

Governor Cooper Announces Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan Developed By North Carolina Office of Violence Prevention

Governor Roy Cooper today announced the release of North Carolina’s first Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, a milestone in the effort to reduce violence, harm from violence and firearm misuse across the state. The three-year plan was developed and released by the North Carolina Office of Violence Prevention, which was created by Governor Cooper in 2023 to coordinate with state and local leaders to reduce violence and increase public safety. Read the governor’s press release.

Public invited to comment on proposed use of Tropical Storm Fred long-term recovery funds for Hurricane Helene impacts

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to plans for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds in areas of Haywood County impacted by Tropical Storm Fred and Hurricane Helene.

State Highway Patrol Welcomes 25 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol celebrated the graduation of 25 new troopers on Nov. 8, 2024, at a ceremony held for the 164th Basic Highway Patrol School.

Governor Cooper Highlights Tourism Industry in Western North Carolina at Grandfather Mountain, Surveys Storm Damage in Avery County

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 31, 2024.

Governor Cooper Joins Meeting in Burke County with Western North Carolina Municipal and County Officials to Discuss Helene Recovery

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Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Polk County, Joins First Lady of the United States Jill Biden in Asheville as Unprecedented Response to Helene Continues

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 25, 2024.