Press Releases

New Rowan County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

Rowan County will host a Public Open House on Tuesday, 24 October 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the West End Plaza located at 1935 W. Jake Alexander Blvd in Salisbury, N.C. Please enter through the former JCPenney entrance.

New Yadkin County Digital Flood Maps Available for Review

Yadkin County will host a Public Open House on Monday, 16 October 2023, at 7 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room at the Yadkin County Human Services Building located at 217 East Willow Street, Yadkinville, NC 27055.

Sanders named Director at Richmond-Jenkins Juvenile Detention Center

Possia Sanders has been named facility director at Richmond-Jenkins Juvenile Detention Center in Hoffman. Sanders began his new role on Sept. 25, and will serve as a key leader in the opening of the newly renovated Richmond Juvenile Detention Center in Rockingham upon its anticipated completion in 2025.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for the Town of Landis Affected by EF-1 Tornado

On Monday, October 2, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of Landis in Rowan County that suffered damages from an EF-1 tornado on August 7. The declaration makes additional assistance available to the town.

Gov. Cooper firma Declaración Estatal de Desastre para la Ciudad Landis, afectada por tornado EF-1

El lunes 2 de octubre, 2023, el gobernador Roy Cooper firmó una Declaración Estatal de Desastre, consulte aquí, para la Ciudad Landis, en el Condado Rowan, la cual el pasado 7 de agosto sufrió daños por un tornado de clasificación EF-1; esta Declaración pone a disposición de esa ciudad asistencia adicional.

La Tormenta Tropical Ophelia afecta a Carolina del Norte

Press Release in English

Tropical Storm Ophelia Impacts North Carolina

Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall at 6:15 this morning near Emerald Isle with maximum sustained winds of 70mph.

Gob. Cooper firma Declaración de Estado de Emergencia en anticipación al Ciclón Tropical Potencial Dieciséis

El día de hoy, en preparación para afrontar los efectos del Ciclón Tropical Potencial Dieciséis, el gobernador Roy Cooper firmó una Declaración de Estado de Emergencia.

Governor Cooper Signs State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency in preparation for impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen.

Governor Cooper and Emergency Management Officials Encourage North Carolinians to be Prepared for Tropical Storm Weather

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Emergency Management are encouraging North Carolinians across eastern and central portions of the state to be prepared for tropical weather over the next couple of days. Gusty winds combined with saturated soils could result in downed trees and power outages, along with the possibility of flash flooding and coastal flooding.