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Governor Cooper Proclaims October Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams

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State seeks community feedback to identify regional resilience projects

Residents of the Mid-East Commission region are encouraged to attend upcoming public workshops to provide input on strategies and projects that aim to build future community resilience.

Roxies Sports Bar ABC Permits Rejected After History of Violence

Following an ALE investigation, a Warrenton bar’s ABC permits have been rejected after shootings, assaults, fights, property damage, disorderly conduct, and numerous calls for service.

Storm Cleanup and Power Restoration Underway After Hurricane Ian

As Ian’s winds and rains leave North Carolina and the work of cleanup and power restoration is underway, Governor Roy Cooper cautions residents to be safe during cleanup work, as four deaths have been reported related to the storm.

Governor Cooper Urges Caution as North Carolina begins to feel Ian’s effects

Governor Cooper is urging North Carolinians to be safe and cautious during heavy rainfall, possible flooding and power outages as Hurricane Ian bears down on the state.

Earp Named NCDPS Chief Financial Officer

The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr. announced Melissa B. Earp as the department’s new chief financial officer. She begins her position on Oct. 3.

Governor Urges Weather Awareness, Preparation Ahead of Ian

Governor Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to pay close attention to the weather and take necessary precautions as the remnants of Hurricane Ian approach the state.

Joint Information Center Open to Provide Tropical Storm Information

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Albemarle Region Public Workshop Rescheduled Due to Weather

The N. C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency and the Albemarle Commission council of governments will reschedule the region’s public workshop planned for Thursday, Sept. 29 in Hertford due to severe weather that is expected in the area later this week.

Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Weather

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NC ALE Awarded Agency of the Year by National Association

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North Carolina Prepares for Remnants of Hurricane Ian

RALEIGH – North Carolina is preparing for heavy rainfall and possible flooding on Friday and Saturday from the remnants of Hurricane Ian. Governor Cooper reminds residents that now is the time to complete their personal preparations.

Piedmont Correctional Offender Dies in Apparent Suicide

Piedmont Correctional Institution offender Didier J. Carias (#1479374) has died after an apparent suicide.

State seeks community feedback to identify regional resilience projects

Residents of the Albemarle and Lumber River council of governments regions are encouraged to attend upcoming public workshops to provide input on strategies and projects that aim to build future community resilience.

Store Clerk, Teens Charged After ALE Investigation

Following a crash involving several teens in August, a convenience store clerk and four teens have been criminally charged.