Press Releases

Governor Stein Visits Southport to Thank Law Enforcement, Express Support For Community After Tragic Shooting

Today Governor Stein visited Southport to meet with local leaders and law enforcement and express his support in the wake of the shooting on September 27. 

Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hazardous Weather

Governor Stein Announces Major Disaster Declaration, Public Assistance Issued for Tropical Storm Chantal for Seven Counties

Governor Stein Lifts State of Emergency for Hurricane Erin

Governor Stein Provides Updates on Hurricane Erin Response

Governor Stein and Emergency Management Officials Provide Updates on Hurricane Erin

Today Governor Josh Stein held a briefing to provide updates and guidance as Hurricane Erin impacts North Carolina’s coast.

Governor Stein’s August Column: This summer, if you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready

Governor Stein Declares Tropical Storm Chantal a Type I State Disaster, Activates Individual Assistance

Today Governor Josh Stein declared Tropical Storm Chantal a Type I State Disaster, which allows North Carolina to activate state-funded individual assistance grants for people affected by the storm.

U.S. SBA Disaster Declaration Issued for North Carolinians in Eight Counties Impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal

Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for an administrative disaster declaration for impacted counties following Tropical Storm Chantal.

Governor Stein Surveys Flood Damage in Chapel Hill, Meets with Business Owners and North Carolinians Impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal