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Nearly one year after Hurricane Matthew displaced thousands of families and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, North Carolina continues working to help survivors and communities rebuild, with more help needed for full recovery.

The State Capitol Police today commemorated its 50^th anniversary by bringing together retirees, former officers and administrative personnel for a special reception.

Officials with the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, in conjunction with the Methodist Home for Children, hosted an open house at the Wayne County Multi-Purpose Group Home in Goldsboro today to celebrate its repair and reopening following damages inc

MEDIA ADVISORY: State Capitol Police 50th Anniversary Reception 

Members of North Carolina Helo-Aquatic Rescue Team, known as NC HART, airlifted an injured hiker tonight from the area near Hunt Fish Falls in Avery County. The 70-year-old man suffered an injured hip and was unable to hike out.

Hurricane Maria’s waves continue to batter the North Carolina coastline, but coastal counties are not reporting any unexpected issues as a result of the slow moving storm.

As Hurricane Maria drifts slowly by North Carolina more than 100 miles off our coast, heavy surf is pounding beaches and coastal islands and Governor Roy Cooper encouraged residents to prepare for high winds and water.

A Sanford Correctional Center inmate who left his work assignment on Sept. 14 is back in custody after being captured today.

Members of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Department captured inmate Micahel D. Clark (#1114140) in Marion at approximately 2:34 p.m.

As Hurricane Maria approaches the North Carolina coast, Governor Roy Cooper urged residents in coastal areas to complete their personal and home preparedness and to be alert to any changes in Maria’s track.