Press Releases

Travelers Headed to the N.C. Coast Asked to Avoid Routes with Closures

Travelers needing to visit North Carolina beaches this weekend are advised to plan ahead and avoid routes that are closed due to flooding or damage from Hurricane Matthew.

Tony Taylor to lead Special Operations and Intelligence Section

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice announced today that Tony Taylor has been appointed as director of the division’s Special Operations and Intelligence Section.

Roadway Washout Means I-95 Traffic shift Starts Thursday Near Johnston-Harnett County Line

A roadway washout caused by Hurricane Matthew on I-95 south of Benson near the Johnston-Harnett County line will require a traffic shift on Thursday morning, Oct. 13.

Governor McCrory Announces Federal Aid Approval for Greene, Harnett and Sampson Counties

Governor Pat McCrory this evening received an additional federal disaster declaration to help individuals in Greene, Harnett and Sampson counties recover from the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew.
 
“I appreciate the federal government answering my call

Governor McCrory Announces Federal Aid

Governor Pat McCrory this evening received an additional federal disaster declaration to help individuals in Greene, Harnett and Sampson counties recover from the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew.

Toss out mosquito breeding sites during storm cleanup

Public health officials are reminding citizens to “tip and toss” outdoor water containers after the heavy rains from Hurricane Matthew.
 
Standing water creates a breeding site for many types of mosquitoes.

Governor McCrory Tours Storm Damage in Fayetteville

Governor Pat McCrory joined local officials and emergency responders today to see first-hand the damage in Fayetteville caused by severe flooding from Hurricane Matthew.
 

Inmates evacuated from Neuse Correctional Institution

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has completed the evacuation of 797 inmates from Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro.
 

State and Local Officials Encourage Food Safety Precautions with Power Outages in North Carolina

State and local officials are encouraging people to follow food safety recommendations with power outages in the eastern and central parts of North Carolina.
 
Consuming spoiled food can cause illness.

JIC Formed to Provide Coordinated Information

The State Emergency Response Team has activated the Joint Information Center in response to Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to impact the North Carolina coast later this week.