Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 1-7 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.
North Carolina is traditionally an active tornado and severe thunderstorm state and while severe weather can occur at any time of year, spring is the most active season.
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The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $1.4 million to the University of North Carolina Wilmington for Hurricane Florence-related costs.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Crime Commission Meets Thursday in Raleigh
An offender at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maury died Saturday afternoon from injuries sustained in a fight with another offender.
Kevin R. Taylor, Jr. (#1551841) was struck with a homemade weapon in a housing unit around 1:15 p.m. Staff responded and provided medical attention. The Greene County Sheriff’s Department was called. EMS arrived and pronounced him dead at 1:27 p.m.
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named the first female warden in the history of Central Prison.
She is Denise Jackson, 55, who has been the warden at the Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women in Black Mountain since 2016.
Governor Roy Cooper’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Task Force continues to prepare for the possibility of COVID-19 infections occurring in North Carolina and is encouraging businesses, schools, health care providers, communities and individuals to prepare as well. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina.
Last night’s winter weather brought snow across North Carolina, downed trees and caused power outages around the state.
“While conditions are improving, drivers must still be cautious on icy roads and bridges,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “It’s safer to stay home today unless you have to be on the roads.”
The State Highway Patrol and local police responded to many crashes during the morning commute - but no fatal collisions are reported. Police have closed some roads and bridges due to icy conditions.
An offender at Maury Correctional Institution died this morning from injuries sustained in a fight with another offender.
Andre A. Young-Johnson (1574679) was struck with a homemade weapon in a housing unit around 8:30 a.m. Staff responded and provided medical attention. Local law enforcement was notified. EMS arrived and pronounced him dead at 9:01 a.m.
RALEIGH−The ReBuild NC Buyout Program information meeting planned for tonight in Tarboro has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 27 due to severe weather that is expected in the area later today. The Feb. 27 meeting will be held at Edgecombe Community College, McIntyre Auditorium, 2009 West Wilson Street, Tarboro. Information on the new meeting date and Buyout Program is available on the ReBuild NC website at: https://www.rebuild.nc.gov/buyout. Property owners with additional questions can also call 2-1-1 for more information.
As this year’s first blast of winter weather moves in to North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is urging everyone to be prepared.
“The state is getting ready, and everyone else should too,” said Gov. Cooper. “Don’t let the temperature right now fool you, because it’s going to get colder and this winter storm will affect most parts of North Carolina. Please pay close attention to your local forecast and be prepared.”