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State Highway Patrol Graduates 46 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 46 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 165th Basic Highway Patrol School.

NC S.A.F.E. for Schools Debuts with the Wake County School System

Today, in partnership with the Wake County Public School System, the NC S.A.F.E. campaign announced a new program, NC S.A.F.E. for Schools.

State Emergency Response Commission to meet Friday, April 25

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NC S.A.F.E. campaign announces new initiative to empower schools to share information about safe gun storage

Members of the media are invited to attend a two-part event hosted by the NC S.A.F.E. campaign and the Wake County Public School System.

ABC Permits Suspended Following ALE Investigation

2025 VOAD Disaster Recovery Grant Program

North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is now accepting applications for grants funded through the 2025 House Bill 47, S.L. 2025-2, § 2A.2(7) for repair and reconstruction projects by Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs).

FEMA Evaluators to Present Harris Nuclear Plant Exercise Outcome at Public Meeting

On April 29, 2025, state and local emergency officials will join representatives from Duke Energy in an exercise to test emergency response plans for the Harris Nuclear Plant in Wake County, NC.

State Highway Patrol Seeks Public Feedback During Accreditation Process

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol maintains national law enforcement accreditation through the Commission on Law Enforcement for Accreditation (CALEA).

First Meeting of the Governor's Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being Scheduled for Monday

Members of the media are invited to attend the first meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being on Monday, April 14, at the Juvenile Justice Headquarters in Raleigh.

Guns, Alcohol and Drugs Found During ALE Search Warrant

After receiving several complaints from the community, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) conducted an investigation of an illegal business in Dunn.

ALE Traffic Stop Leads to Bomb Squad Response in Red Springs

At approximately 1:00 p.m., a North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Special Agent initiated a traffic stop near Cope Road in Red Springs.

Final Judgment Ordered in Burke County Nuisance Case

After numerous ongoing criminal and drug-related offenses, along with repeated community complaints, Burke County Sheriff Banks Hinceman sought assistance from the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to address the proper

Governor Stein Broadens State of Emergency as State Coordinates Response to Wildfires, Urges Caution in Western North Carolina

On March 26, 2025, Governor Stein issued a State of Emergency to expand the state’s capacity to respond to the wildfires burning in western North Carolina.

ALE Traffic Stop Results in Barricaded Subject in Elizabeth City

At approximately 12:15 p.m., North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Special Agents initiated a traffic stop on Grice Street in Elizabeth City.

ALE Investigation Leads to Store Owner Arrested

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) and Butner Public Safety concluded a joint investigation involving Butner Tobacco and Vape located at 407 Central Avenue, Butne