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Final Judgement Ordered in Rowan County Nuisance Case

After years of disturbances and a long history of drug violations, a recent murder and numerous calls to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, this community should soon see long awaited changes.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 21 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol swore in 21 new troopers at a ceremony held for the 156th Basic Highway Patrol School.  The ceremony ended 25 weeks of demanding courses aimed at preparing these new troopers for a meaningful career of service to the state of North Carolina.  

Lincoln Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

The American Correctional Association has awarded accreditation to the Lincoln Correctional Center, a high achievement and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Wilkes Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

The American Correctional Association has awarded accreditation to the Wilkes Correctional Center, a high achievement and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

ABC Permits Suspended After Fatal Shooting at Greensboro Night Club

Following an ALE investigation, a Greensboro nightclub’s ABC permits have been summarily suspended after a patron was shot and killed.  

Authorities Searching for Escapee from Robeson CRV Center

Public invited to submit feedback on regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments

The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency (NCORR) Regional Resilience Portfolio Program, in partnership with four councils of governments, is requesting public feedback on draft regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments, which will guide plans for building community resilience.

Store Clerk, Father Charged After Teen Involved in Crash

Two adults have been charged following an ALE investigation into a vehicle crash involving a teen driver.  

Governor Cooper Encourages All North Carolinians to be Prepared

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Public invited to comment on plan for Tropical Storm Fred federal recovery funds

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is inviting public feedback on a draft action plan for spending $7.9 million in HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding for Tropical Storm Fred recovery.

Crash in Catawba County Prompts ALE Investigation

Following an ALE investigation, a store clerk has been criminally charged after an alcohol-related collision left three teens hospitalized.

Brunswick Nuclear Plant Exercise Evaluates Emergency Response

This week, state and local emergency officials joined representatives from Duke Energy in an exercise to test emergency response plans for the Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport.

Governor Cooper Proclaims July 17-23, 2022 as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Officers’ Week

In recognition of the important public service provided by the state’s probation/parole officers, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed July 17-23, 2022, as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Officers’ Week in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for Wentworth after May Tornado

Governor Roy Cooper today signed a State Disaster Declaration for the Town of Wentworth in Rockingham County, which was struck by a tornado on May 6.

Public invited to submit feedback on regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments

The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency (NCORR) Regional Resilience Portfolio Program, in partnership with the Triangle J and Mid-Carolina councils of governments, is requesting public feedback on draft regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments, which will guide plans for building community resilience.