The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 41 new troopers on August 16, 2024, at a graduation ceremony held for the 163rd Basic Highway Patrol School.
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Even as Tropical Storm Debby has passed residents and motorists in North Carolina should continue to heed safety warnings, especially in low-lying areas prone to flood. The storm killed four people in North Carolina, and heavy rain, tornadoes and flooding damaged infrastructure and homes.
Aun cuando ha pasado la Tormenta Tropical Debby, habitantes y automovilistas de Carolina del Norte deben seguir prestando atención a las advertencias de seguridad, especialmente en áreas de poca altitud tendientes a inundaciones.
As North Carolinians experience the impacts of Tropical System Debby, officials with the North Carolina Emergency Management and the Department of Health and Human Services warns against use of gasoline-powered generators, outdoor grills and camp stoves in enclosed spaces.
After an extensive history of disturbances, drug violations and overdoses, and numerous calls to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, the Martins Creek community should soon see long awaited changes.
Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to continue exercising caution throughout the weekend as Tropical System Debby exits North Carolina. Riverine flooding and additional showers and thunderstorms increasing the risk of flash flooding throughout the state will continue to be felt throughout the weekend. The State Emergency Response Team remains engaged in response to impacts from Tropical System Debby.
The State Highway Patrol celebrated the graduation of 25 new troopers at a ceremony held for the 164th Basic Highway Patrol School.
Tropical Storm Debby continues to bring heavy rain and flooding across North Carolina on Thursday. The storm also brought its first fatality following a tornado late Wednesday night in Lucama.