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Governor Cooper Signs State of Emergency to Activate Emergency Response Plan, Increase Transportation of Fuel Supplies In Advance of Extreme Cold Temperatures

With the possibility of icy conditions in the western part of the state and below average temperatures expected as an arctic mass approaches, Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation regulations to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and protect consumers from price gouging.

State Highway Patrol Locates Child Abduction Victim

On Monday, Dec. 19, at approximately 1:13 p.m., the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was notified by the Rock Hill Police Department about a child abduction that had occurred in Rock Hill, SC.  The abduction wa

Columbus Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Columbus Correctional Institution, a high achievement, and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Carteret Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Carteret Correctional Center, a high achievement, and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency seeks public feedback on proposed changes to disaster recovery and mitigation plans

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to three action plans for the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds in areas of the state impacted by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Orange Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Orange Correctional Center, a high achievement, and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Store Clerk Charged After Underage Driver Crashes

A store clerk has been criminally charged following a single-vehicle collision in Duplin County.

Forsyth Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

American Correctional Association auditors have recommended accreditation be awarded to the Forsyth Correctional Center, a high achievement, and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Patricia Blackburn Named Warden at Lincoln Correctional Center

The Division of Adult Correction has named Patricia Blackburn as the new warden of the Lincoln Correctional Center in Lincolnton.

Governor Offers Reward for Information on the Destruction of Electric Utility Infrastructure in Moore County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State, Duke Energy and Moore County are each offering monetary rewards of up to a total of $75,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the destruction of utility substations in Moore County.

Governor Cooper Encourages Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 4 - 10 and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives.

State Responds to Power Outages in Moore County Following Incidents at Utility Substations

North Carolina Emergency Management, state and local law enforcement officials are working in a coordinated response with Duke Energy to restore power as quickly as possible after widespread power outages in Moore County last night. State and federal law enforcement are on the ground and have begun investigating in coordination with local law enforcement.

Neuse Correctional Offender Dies in Apparent Suicide

Neuse Correctional Institution offender Jeremy Steven Dillon has died after an apparent suicide.

DPS Honors 43 Employees with Badge of Excellence

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety recognized 43 outstanding employees Nov. 29 during the department’s annual Badge of Excellence Ceremony. 

Public invited to submit feedback on regional resilience portfolios

The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency (NCORR) Regional Resilience Portfolio Program, in partnership with nine councils of governments, is opening public comment for nine draft regional resilience portfolios.