Press Releases

Staying Safe During Debris Removal Across Western North Carolina

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. 

La respuesta a la tormenta en el oeste de Carolina del Norte continua mientras aliados locales, estatales y federales ayudan a los afectados.

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

Three Juvenile Escapees Apprehended, Returned to Secure Custody

Comunicado de Prensa en español

State Highway Patrol Conducts 2024 “Operation Stop Arm”

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.

Juvenile Escapee Apprehended, Returned to Secure Custody

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

Gob. Cooper acompaña al Secretario de Transporte de EEUU, Pete Buttigieg, en el oeste de Carolina del Norte para evaluar daños por tormenta y recibir informes sobre medidas de recuperación

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.

Storm Response in Western North Carolina Continues as Local, State and Federal Partners Help Those Affected

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 18, 2024.

Four Juveniles Escape from Edgecombe Youth Detention Center

Comunicado de Prensa en español

Governor Cooper Joins United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina to Survey Storm Damage and Receive Briefings on Recovery Efforts

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton.

Cuatro jóvenes infractores se fugan de Centro de Detención Juvenil en Edgecombe

Press Release in English