Press Releases

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order Extending Pandemic Response Measures

Today Governor Roy Cooper announced that he signed an Executive Order to extend a variety of measures currently in place to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic until July 30.

Central Prison Offender Dies of Apparent Suicide

Offender Lamorris W. Rivers (#0830041) died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Central Prison after an apparent suicide.

Timothy Jones Named Warden at Pender Correctional Institution

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Timothy Jones as the new warden of the Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw.

Jones, 39, had been an associate warden at Johnston Correctional Institution in Smithfield since 2018.

State Highway Patrol Swears-In 28th Commander

The State Highway Patrol held a swearing-in ceremony today for Colonel Freddy L.

$2 Million Approved for Storm Damage Repairs for Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $2,072,997 to reimburse Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation for repairs to the electrical distribution system due to damage by strong winds, flying debris and blowing rain during Hurricane Isaias in 2020.

$1.6 Million Awarded to Reimburse Repair Costs for Sampson County Roads Damaged by Hurricane Florence

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1,604,562 to reimburse the state’s Department of Transportation for the repair of roads in Sampson County damaged by Hurricane Florence in 2018. 

N.C. HOPE Program Application Period Is Open, Offering Rent and Utility Assistance for North Carolinians Struggling to Recover from Pandemic

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update on the application process for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program.

Over $1.6 Million Approved for Beaufort County to Acquire Flood-Prone Properties

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1,603,745 to help Beaufort County acquire, demolish and remove 19 residential structures that were flooded after Hurricane Florence in 2018. 

Offender Dies from Apparent Suicide at Pender Correctional Institution

Offender Brandon Campbell (#1373886) died Monday at Pender Correctional Institution after an apparent suicide.

Town of North Topsail Beach Awarded $13.69 Million for Beach Restoration After Hurricane Florence

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $13,696,691 to reimburse the Town of North Topsail Beach for beach restoration after Hurricane Florence in 2018.