Press Releases

Yesterday, state and local officials shut down two illegal bars in Greensboro resulting in arrests, charges and seizures.  ALE special agents began an investigation into a Greensboro residence after community members complained of illegal drug and alcohol sales. The residence, 918 Hackett Street, was the source of numerous shootings, assaults and calls for service, and was a drain on local law enforcement resources. 

The Division of Prisons has resumed a limited number of transfers of offenders to make room for other offenders sentenced to state prison. The movement of offenders currently housed in state prisons is being done in phases to prepare for the gradual reopening of the courts and the removal of a moratorium on the acceptance of prison-sentenced offenders from the county jails.

As the summer vacation season fast approaches, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to keep safety at the forefront throughout Memorial Day weekend. Increased travel could potentially be seen across the state as restrictions associated with COVID-19 continue to ease. 

NOTE: For more details see NCDHHS Expands Measures to Prevent and Respond to COVID-19 in Long-term Care Facilities

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $2 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related expenses for Sanford utility repairs. The funds reimburse repairs made to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Repairs included removing and replacing destroyed electrical and mechanical components critical to the plant’s operations. FEMA has approved a total of more than $2.4 million in Hurricane Florence-related expenses to the City of Sanford.

North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) and NC Division of Emergency Management hosted remote "virtual" cyber training for state, local and tribal government officials on May, 13 and 15, 2020.  The more than 100 cyber experts from 61 different organizations or government agencies such as community colleges, law enforcement agencies, and county information technology specialists shared best practices during the two online sessions keeping critical relationships current and skills sharp.

Governor Roy Cooper is urging people along the North Carolina coast to pay close attention to Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the year. “Everyone in our coastal areas should remain aware and cautious as Arthur brushes our coast on Monday,” said Governor Cooper. “Pay close attention to the forecast and don’t take chances in dangerous surf.”

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $1.7 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related expenses for a Fayetteville public utility. The funds reimburse repairs made to Fayetteville’s electric grid that serves more than 82,000 customers. Repairs included removing and replacing conductors, poles, transformers and other essential electrical grid components damaged during Hurricane Florence.

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $1.9 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related expenses to a Scotland County public housing facility. The funds reimburse repairs made to the McIntosh Apartments in Laurinburg. Expenses include replacing appliances, bathroom fixtures and structural components at multiple structures damaged during Hurricane Florence-related flooding.

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $3 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related expenses for multiple New Hanover County Schools.