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Ten eastern NC resilience projects awarded funding

The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency (NCORR) Regional Resilience Portfolio Program is pleased to announce the recipients of more than $600,000 in Duke Energy Resilience Accelerator Grant Program funding to support the implementation of 10 regional resilience projects.

Media Advisory: Governor's Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting

Media Advisory: Governor’s Crime Commission will host its next quarterly meeting on Thursday, June 1, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1201 Front St, Raleigh, NC 27609.

State Highway Patrol Encourages Safety During Summer Travel Period

With approximately 37 million motorists projected to take to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the State Highway Patrol is preparing to ensure safe travel on our states approximately 80,000 miles of roadway.

ALE Arrests Store Owner following a THC Investigation

Juvenile Justice hiring events scheduled in Richmond, Scotland counties

The North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is partnering with NCWorks to host three hiring events throughout May and June in Richmond and Scotland counties. 

North Carolina Department of Public Safety launches NC S.A.F.E. initiative

The NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) public awareness campaign includes: digital, TV and radio advertising; social media; and a website, ncsafe.org, where North Carolinians can find more information about effectively and safely securing their guns.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency offers additional $47 million for affordable housing

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) has launched the third phase of the Affordable Housing Development Fund (AHDF) program, which invites local governments to apply for financing for multifamily or single-family housing rehabilitation and new construction outside of the 100-year floodplain.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 36 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 36 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 158th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony celebrates 14 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a worthwhile career in law enforcement.

Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Prepare for Hurricane Season

As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to learn about and prepare for the dangers of severe tropical weather in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

ALE Investigation Results in Search at Illegal Bar

Store Clerk Cited in Pedestrian Hit and Run Fatality

ALE Investigation in Oxford, NC Nets Multiple Felonies and Cash

Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss state mitigation funding updates at May 2 meeting

The public is invited to attend a May 2 virtual meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding.

ALE Focuses on Education and Enforcement during Alcohol Awareness Month

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, ALE special agents conducted statewide educational outreach programs along with an enforcement operation.

Coharie Tribe signs agreement for local resilience plan

The Coharie Tribe recently signed an agreement to participate in a community floodprint project, which is being funded by the N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency and led by the N.C. State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab.