Press Releases

Members of North Carolina Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team, known as NC HART, airlifted an injured hiker today from a trail on Grandfather Mountain near the Avery/Watauga county line.

North Carolina has received a special commendation from the Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards in Swift Water Rescue for the coordinated local, state and federal response to Hurricane Florence in 2018, when responders rescued and evacuated more t

North Carolina has received a special commendation from the Higgins and Langley Memorial Awards in Swift Water Rescue for the coordinated local, state and federal response to Hurricane Florence in 2018, when responders rescued and evacuated more than 5,200 people. 

WHAT: ABEL Leashing Ceremony

WHEN: Tuesday June 4, 1 p.m.

WHERE: Caswell Correctional Center Recreation Building
                444 County Home Road
                Blanch, NC 27212

Governor Roy Cooper has issued a proclamation declaring June as Safety Month in North Carolina, urging individuals and employers to be proactive in reducing risk by following basic safety rules and practic

Lanesboro Minimum Custody Correctional Facility Offender Lamorris W. Rivers Back in Custody

June 2, 2019

State correctional and law enforcement officers are seeking Lanesboro Minimum Custody offender Lamorris W. Rivers (#0830041) who was reported missing from the facility Saturday evening.

DURHAM, N.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $1.6 million to reimburse the town of Leland in Brunswick County for debris removal following Hurricane Florence.

WHAT: ABEL Leash Ceremony

WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 1 p.m.

DURHAM, N.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $6.1 million to reimburse Carteret County for debris removal following Hurricane Florence.

DURHAM, N.C. – Hurricane season begins June 1. Taking steps now to prepare your family, home and business can make a big difference:

Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks announced two appointments to key roles in Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice. Tim Moose will serve as Chief Deputy Secretary of the division effective June 1.