Press Releases

NCNG’s Cyber Mission Continues Despite COVID-19 Disruptions

North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) and NC Division of Emergency Management hosted remote "virtual" cyber training for state, local and tribal government officials on May, 13 and 15, 2020. 

Governor Cooper Urges Caution at Coast as Arthur Approaches North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper is urging people along the North Carolina coast to pay close attention to Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the year.

Testing Initiative Planned at Juvenile Facility in Concord Following Staff Report of COVID-19 Infection

Upon the advice of the Cabarrus Health Alliance, (Cabarrus County’s local health department), all juveniles at Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center will undergo COVID-19 testing over the next few days after a staff member there tested positive for the coronavirus.

More Than $1.7 Million Approved for Fayetteville Utilities

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $1.7 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related expenses for a Fayetteville public utility.

State, Federal Disaster Dollars Help Utility in Dunn Damaged by Hurricane Dorian

A North Carolina public utility affected by Hurricane Dorian has been approved by disaster assistance funding from the State of North Carolina and FEMA. The South River Electric Membership Corporation in Dunn was approved for more than $927,100 to reimburse hurricane-related expenses. 

More Than $1.9 Million Approved for Laurinburg Housing Authority

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $1.9 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related expenses to a Scotland County public housing facility.

More than $3 million approved to repair New Hanover County schools

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $3 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related expenses for multiple New Hanover County Schools.

SBA Disaster Loans Available to North Carolina Private NonProfit Organizations Affected by February Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private NonProfit organizations (PNP)s in North Carolina that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest rate disaster loans.

SHP Honors Fallen Members With Virtual Memorial Ceremony

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol held its annual memorial ceremony today in Raleigh in remembrance of 67 fallen members.  Remarks were delivered by Colonel Glenn McNeill Jr., commander of the State Highway Patrol.

Hundreds of Offenders Designated Recovered from COVID-19

The majority of offenders in the state prison system who tested positive for COVID-19 are now presumed to have recovered pursuant to guidance issued yesterday by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).