Press Releases

Crews continue to remove debris across Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Residents are reminded to stay safe when removing debris from their properties. 

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 18, 2024.
Gob. Roy Cooper acompañó hoy al Secretario de Transporte de EEUU, Pete Buttigieg, en el oeste de NC, durante un Resumen Ejecutivo con autoridades federales sobre medidas de recuperación; también observaron áreas dañadas en Asheville y Canton.
The operation will run daily from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21 through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 and runs in conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week. The Patrol expects Operation Stop Arm will raise awareness while reducing school bus incidents involving children.

State and local law enforcement officials have apprehended the last juvenile who on October 17 escaped from the Edgecombe Youth Development Center.  

Resumen de las actualizaciones sobre la recuperación de Helene en todo el estado hasta el 18 de octubre de 2024.