Press Releases

In advance of spring when unpredictable weather tends to affect North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory has declared March 6-12 Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina.

A preliminary investigation has revealed that on Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at approximately 9:55 a.m., a white 2016 Dodge Charger was observed by a trooper with the State Highway Patrol traveling 82 mph in a 65 mph zone on I-85 inside Vance County.   The trooper activated his blue lights

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a motor vehicle collision in which a house was struck resulting in an explosion and two deaths.

Governor Pat McCrory today terminated the State of Emergency declaration and truck weight restriction waivers that were signed February 26, 2016 in relation to the severe weather event of last week, which included tornadoes and straight-line winds that impacted much of the state.

WHAT: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

WHEN: Thursday, March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Crime Commission, First Floor Conference Room, 1201 Front St., Raleigh

 A three day initiative dubbed Operation Zero Hour resulted in the arrest of 123 individuals and the service of 170 warrants charging individuals for various violent crimes including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, sexual assault, chi

Governor Pat McCrory this afternoon declared a State of Emergency waiving vehicle weight and hours of service restrictions so that utility crews could restore power quickly.

When criminal justice policies make the headlines, especially policies pertaining to treatment of juveniles, it is not unusual for North Carolina to be touted as a leader in the field.  Such is the case with the President Obama’s recent Executive Order to end solitary confinement of youth in

As storms continue to move across the state, Governor Pat McCrory is cautioning residents to remain alert during the overnight hours when storms can be most deadly.

Governor McCrory is urging residents to closely monitor weather forecasts and follow direction from emergency officials as severe thunderstorms and strong winds move through the state throughout the day.

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Emily T. Coltrane of Randolph County as Juvenile Court Services Area Administrator for the Piedmont Region, comprised of 19 counties. Coltrane becomes one of four juvenile area administrators in North Carolina.

Governor Pat McCrory has notified the state’s seven Urban Search and Rescue Teams and seven hazardous materials Regional Response Teams to be on standby in preparation for severe weather that is predicted to roll across the state on Wednesday.

One was spirited and outspoken, the other calm and quiet. Both men became leaders in their agencies after enduring the struggles of being among the first in their fields.

Governor Pat McCrory urges drivers to continue to exercise caution until warmer temperatures melt the wintry mix of precipitation that caused dangerous driving conditions. 

Governor Pat McCrory reports that the North Carolina State Emergency Response Team is closely monitoring the weather and preparing for the approaching winter storm and recommended that residents do the same.