Press Releases

When homes are flooded and lives are upended, treasured keepsakes such as photos,artwork, quilts and family heirlooms become more cherished. Although they may have been damaged in the flood, these treasures may be salvageable.

Governor Pat McCrory is thanking firefighters and emergency management officials for containing the Party Rock Fire which burned more than 7,100 acres and threatened Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and other communities in Rutherford and Henderson counties. As progress is being made fighting wildfir

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Marty Galloway as the new superintendent at Craggy Correctional Center near Asheville. Galloway has been with Adult Corrections for 28 years.

When you pause to count your blessings this Thanksgiving, be sure to include the many state, local and federal responders assisting our state’s survivors of Hurricane Matthew.

Governor Pat McCrory is applauding the bravery and courageous efforts by firefighters to protect homes and turn the tide of the Party Rock Fire, despite high winds and continued dry conditions.

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the state is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to be issued to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are responsible for setting wildfires in western North Carolina.

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that efforts remain underway to continue battling nearly 20 wildfires throughout western North Carolina.

Badge of Excellence awards were given to 19 Department of Public Safety employees at a ceremony Nov. 15 held at the State Bureau of Investigations’ auditorium.

Governor Pat McCrory has sent a letter to the federal government requesting that the statewide hot food waiver be extended until November 30. This request will help meet the needs of individuals and families still affected by Hurricane Matthew.