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Underage Fatal Crash Sparks ALE Investigation 

Charges have been made following an North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) investigation into a vehicle crash involving a 20-year-old driver and passenger.  

Public invited to comment on proposed changes to state disaster recovery and mitigation plans

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to action plans for the use of HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery for Hurricane Florence and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funds.

North Carolina HERricane Experience

North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) has joined Durham, Orange and Wake counties to host the second emergency management experience like no other for young women in rising grades 9-12.

Siarra Scott to Serve as Deputy Director of N.C. Office of Violence Prevention

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety on Monday welcomed public health practitioner Siarra Scott as deputy director of the Office of Violence Prevention.

Media Advisory: Governor's Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

The Governor's Crime Commission will hold its quarterly meeting on Mar. 7, 2024. The event is open to the public.

Governor Cooper Reminds North Carolinians to Prepare and Practice for Severe Weather

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New McDowell County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

McDowell County will host a Public Open House on Monday, March 4th, 2024, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 p.m., at the Marion Community Building, 191 N. Main Street, Marion, NC.

Letter of Interest period for Haywood County Affordable Housing Development Fund ends March 1

The Letter of Interest deadline for the Affordable Housing Development Fund-Haywood County is 5 p.m. Friday, March 1.

Guns, Alcohol and Drugs Found During Illegal Club Search

On Friday, February 16, ALE special agents charged several individuals with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after a combined investigation with the Greensboro Police Department was concluded.

The Catawba Disaster Loan Outreach Center will close on Feb. 20

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Underage Fatal Crash in Chapel Hill Sparks ALE Investigation

Seven individuals have been charged following a North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) investigation into an underage fatal vehicle crash.   

New Caldwell County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

Caldwell County will host a Public Open House on Monday, March 11th, 2024, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 p.m., at the Caldwell County Administrative Offices City-County Chambers located at 905 West Avenue NW Lenoir, NC 28645.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for Catawba and Surrounding Counties Affected by EF-1 Tornado

On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed a Type I state disaster declaration for individual assistance for Catawba County and contiguous counties that suffered damage from an EF-1 tornado on January 9, 2024.

New Avery County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

On Wednesday, February 28th residents and business leaders in Unincorporated Avery County, the Town of Crossnore, and Grandfather Village will be able to review and discuss the latest update to their flood hazard and flood risk data.

New Catawba County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

On Thursday, March 7th residents and business leaders in Unincorporated Catawba County and its municipalities will be able to review and discuss the latest update to their flood hazard and flood risk data.