Press Releases

State Highway Patrol Promotes Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Safety

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The State Highway Patrol will be on the roadways this holiday season looking to stop dangerous driving before potentially life changing collisions take place. The SHP joins roadway users across North Carolina in hopes of a safe and happy time for giving thanks with family and friends.

Governor Cooper Expands State of Emergency in Response to Ongoing Wildfires in Western North Carolina

Monday, November 20, 2023

Today, Governor Roy Cooper expanded the State of Emergency declared on Nov. 8 in response to the ongoing wildfires in Western North Carolina and the continued drought conditions and elevated fire risk throughout the state.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 35 New Troopers

Friday, November 17, 2023

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 35 new troopers November 17, 2023, at a graduation ceremony held for the 160th and 161st Basic Highway Patrol Schools.

State Highway Patrol Joins Nationwide Crash Responder Safety Week Campaign

Monday, November 13, 2023

From Nov. 13-17, 2023, the NC State Highway Patrol will join forces with first responders throughout the nation in recognition of Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW).

En respuesta a incendios forestales en la región oeste de NC, Gob. Cooper firma Declaración de Estado de Emergencia

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

El día de hoy, en respuesta a los incendios ocurriendo en la región oeste de Carolina del Norte y debido a las continuas sequías a lo largo del estado, el gobernador Roy Cooper declaró Estado de Emergencia.

Governor Cooper Signs State of Emergency in Response to Ongoing Wildfires in Western North Carolina

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency in response to the ongoing wildfires in Western North Carolina and the continued drought conditions throughout the state.

Pilot program focuses on reentry for young adults in the Juvenile Justice system

Thursday, November 02, 2023

A new pilot program serving Pitt, Craven, Pamlico and Carteret counties will focus on assisting young adults to successfully return to the community after involvement with the juvenile justice system.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency awards additional $43.2 million for affordable housing

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency has awarded $43.2 million from the Affordable Housing Development Fund to four municipal governments and one tribal government to increase community resilience.

Bartender Charged After Underage Driver Crashes

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

A bartender has been criminally charged following a single-vehicle collision in Macon County.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for the Village of Cedar Rock Affected by Severe Rain Event

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper signed a Type I state disaster declaration for public assistance for the Village of Cedar Rock in Caldwell County that suffered damages from a rain event on July 15.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency partners with Haywood County for affordable housing

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is supporting Haywood County in the launch of their Affordable Housing Development Fund (AHDF) program and invites qualified public, private and nonprofit organizations to apply for financing for multifamily or single-family housing rehabilitation and new construction projects in Haywood County.