Press Releases

North Carolina Prepares for Another Possible Round of Winter Weather

With the return of cold weather and the possibility of snow in the forecast for many parts of North Carolina, the state is making preparations and Governor Cooper reminded residents that they should be prepared for another round of winter weather.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee Meets Thursday in Raleigh

The Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee (JJAC) will meet on Thursday, Jan. 11.

State Highway Patrol Launches Intern Program

In an effort to increase positive relationships among youth across North Carolina, the State Highway Patrol is announcing a new high school internship program that will begin in January.

Freezing Rain Hits Western NC as Eastern Counties Continue to Dig Out from Last Week’s Storm

Another round of winter weather is expected to cause hazardous travel conditions later today across the North Carolina mountains, foothills and portions of the Triad, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned North Carolinians this morning.

Bitter Cold Continues Statewide, Roads Remain Treacherous in Areas

While roads continue to improve from last week’s winter storm, persistent cold temperatures mean ice and snow linger in some areas and drivers should use caution, Governor Roy Cooper reminded North Carolinians Saturday.

Roads Clearing, but Bitter Cold Temperatures Remain

Road conditions on major interstates and highways in North Carolina are greatly improved today and Department of Transportation crews have turned their attention to clearing secondary roads, but there are still many patches of black ice and drivers should continue to be cautious, Governor Roy Coo

North Carolina Starts Digging Out from Winter Storm

A strong winter storm moved quickly through North Carolina Wednesday night into Thursday, leaving three deaths, significant snow, and scattered power outages, Governor Roy Cooper said Thursday.

Joint Information Center open for media inquiries regarding Winter Storm

The State Emergency Response Team has activated its Joint Information Center to provide information regarding the winter storm to the news media. The Joint Information Center will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

North Carolina Ready as Winter Storm Begins

Governor Roy Cooper today declared a state of emergency for all eastern and several central North Carolina counties as the state braces for snow and sleet along with bitter cold.

State Prepares for First Winter Storm of 2018

State officials are preparing for North Carolina’s first winter storm of 2018 and people in areas that could see snow are encouraged to do the same, Governor Roy Cooper said Tuesday.