Press Releases

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for Wentworth after May Tornado

Governor Roy Cooper today signed a State Disaster Declaration for the Town of Wentworth in Rockingham County, which was struck by a tornado on May 6.

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 the Triangle J and Mid-Carolina 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.

Invitación al público a comentar sobre las Evaluaciones Regionales de Vulnerabilidad por Cambio Climático y Peligros Naturales

El Programa Portafolio de Resiliencia Regional, de NCORR, en asociación con los consejos gubernamentales de la zona J del Triángulo y de la región media de Carolina, solicitan 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.

ALE Investigation Shuts Down Illegal Drug, Alcohol Locations

Last week, ALE concluded a long-term illegal drug and alcohol investigation with searches, arrests, and seizures after years of violence and complaints had plagued a Fayetteville neighborhood.

Store Clerks, Teen Charged After ALE Investigation

Following a crash involving several teens earlier this month, two Wilkesboro convenience store clerks and a teen have been criminally charged.  

Christopher Nichols Named Warden at Caldwell Correctional Center

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Christopher Nichols as the new warden of the Caldwell Correctional Center in Lenoir.

ALE Concludes Salisbury Drug and Alcohol Investigation

ALE special agents recently concluded a months-long illegal drug and alcohol investigation which resulted in numerous arrests, charges, and seizures.

Final Judgement Ordered in Waxhaw Nuisance Case

After countless years and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and numerous calls to the Waxhaw Police Department, this neighborhood should soon see long awaited changes.

Public invited to June 22 meeting for mitigation funds Citizen Advisory Committee

The state Citizen Advisory Committee for HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funding will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 22.

Invitación pública a reunión del Comité Asesor Ciudadano sobre fondos de mitigación el próximo 22 de junio

El Comité Asesor Ciudadano estatal, consultar aquí, del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EEUU (HUD) para el fondo de Subvención de Mitigación en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario realizará una reunión pública virtual el próximo miércoles 22 de junio.