Press Releases

New Eatmon Townhomes increase affordable housing and community resilience in Wilson, N.C.

Congressional, state and local leaders joined the Wilson Housing Authority on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of Eatmon Townhomes, a new public housing project that will meet essential community needs while increasing resilience during future natural disasters.

Final Judgement Ordered in Rowan County Nuisance Case

After years of disturbances and a long history of drug violations, a recent murder and numerous calls to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, this community should soon see long awaited changes.

State Highway Patrol Graduates 21 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol swore in 21 new troopers at a ceremony held for the 156th Basic Highway Patrol School.  The ceremony ended 25 weeks of demanding courses aimed at preparing these new troopers for a meaningful career of service to the state of North Carolina.  

Wilkes Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

The American Correctional Association has awarded accreditation to the Wilkes Correctional Center, a high achievement and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Lincoln Correctional Receives ‘Gold Standard’ ACA Accreditation

The American Correctional Association has awarded accreditation to the Lincoln Correctional Center, a high achievement and another step toward full accreditation of the North Carolina prison system.

Authorities Searching for Escapee from Robeson CRV Center

ABC Permits Suspended After Fatal Shooting at Greensboro Night Club

Following an ALE investigation, a Greensboro nightclub’s ABC permits have been summarily suspended after a patron was shot and killed.  

Public invited to submit feedback on regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments

The N.C. Office of Recovery Resiliency (NCORR) Regional Resilience Portfolio Program, in partnership with four councils of governments, is requesting public feedback on draft regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments, which will guide plans for building community resilience.

Se invita al público a comentar sobre Evaluaciones Regionales de Vulnerabilidad por Cambio Climático y Peligros Naturales

El Programa Portafolio de Resiliencia Regional, consulte aquí, de la Administración de Recuperación y Resiliencia de Carolina del Norte (NCORR), en asociación con los Concejos de Gobierno, solicita comentarios públicos respecto al texto preliminar de las Evaluaciones Regionales de Vulnerabilidad por Cambio Climático y Peligros Naturales, las cuales guiarán los planes de desarrollo de resiliencia comunitaria.

Store Clerk, Father Charged After Teen Involved in Crash

Two adults have been charged following an ALE investigation into a vehicle crash involving a teen driver.