Press Releases

More Than $1.9 Million Approved for Laurinburg Housing Authority

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.

More than $3 million approved to repair New Hanover County schools

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.

SHP Honors Fallen Members With Virtual Memorial Ceremony

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol held its annual memorial ceremony today in Raleigh in remembrance of 67 fallen members.  Remarks were delivered by Colonel Glenn McNeill Jr., commander of the State Highway Patrol.

Hundreds of Offenders Designated Recovered from COVID-19

The majority of offenders in the state prison system who tested positive for COVID-19 are now presumed to have recovered pursuant to guidance issued yesterday by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

New Bern approved for more than $7.5 million to rebuild recreation facility

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved more than $7.5 million to reimburse the City of New Bern to replace a recreational facility damaged during Hurricane Florence.

More Than $3.6 Million Approved to Repair Wilmington Drainage Systems

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $3.6 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related expenses to the City of Wilmington.  The funds reimburse repairs to various flood control systems including culverts, drainage channels and retention basins across Wilmington.

Offender in State Prison Custody Dies of COVID-19

An offender housed at Neuse Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19. This is the fifth coronavirus death of an individual in custody at a North Carolina state prison.

Offender in State Prison Custody Dies of COVID-19

An offender housed at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19.

Governor Cooper Announces Modified Stay At Home Order and Transition to Phase 1 of Easing Restrictions

New order takes effect Friday, May 8 at 5 pm  

Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Correctional Officer and Correctional Employees Week

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 4-10 as Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week in North Carolina, to recognize the important public service provided by employees in the state’s prison system.