Press Releases
Fuel retailers in North Carolina are closely monitoring developments regarding fuel supply levels given the temporary shipment disruption due to the Colonial Pipeline leak in Alabama.
“Our first priority is maintaining public safety. To that end, we are asking first responders to double check their vehicles to ensure they have adequate fuel supplies on hand to run their operations,” said Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry. “We’ve seen fuel disruptions like this before and want to reassure people that there’s no need for alarm at this time.”
What: Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting
When: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.
Where: Victim Compensation Conference Room, Ground Floor, G-24D of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh
Governor Pat McCrory has announced close to $70 million in grant funding to address issues related to human trafficking, gangs, veterans rights and safer communities and schools through programs administered by the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC).
Governor Pat McCrory's Task Force on Safer Schools met this week to discuss mental health initiatives to improve school safety, a top priority set by the governor when he created the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools.
Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today temporarily waiving hours of service restrictions for fuel vehicles traveling in and through North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory has announced close to $70 million in grant funding to address issues related to human trafficking, gangs, veterans rights and safer communities and schools through programs administered by the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC).
WHAT: The Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools provides guidance to the N.C. Center for Safer Schools and considers future policy and legislative action that is needed to improve school safety in North Carolina.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: 3010 Hammond Business Place, Raleigh, NC
TASK FORCE AGENDA 9/14/2016
RALEIGH – The State Highway Patrol along with the North Carolina Department of Transportation conducted a bridge dedication ceremony today in memory of fallen Trooper Bobby Gene Demuth. The ceremony was held at the Nash County Community College in Rocky Mount.
State grants from the Governor’s Crime Commission are providing nine law enforcement agencies, including the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, with the latest forensic equipment that can extract enough computer information to prosecute child sex offenders in court.
Predators, targeting children of all ages, can make contacts through gaming and social media sites like Xbox, Wii, Kik or Snapchat. Video chat sites such as ooVoo or Omegle allow children to talk with random people throughout the world.
Governor Pat McCrory toured Washington and Tyrrell Counties today to assess the damage caused by Tropical Storm Hermine. Farmland in Washington County makes up about 91,398 acres while Tyrrell County farmland is 64,590 acres. Washington and Tyrrell Counties received at least 5-10 inches of rain during the storm.