Topics Related to Public Safety

Despite sunny skies, North Carolinians need to look out for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned to local weather updates, Governor Roy Cooper warned today.

Following unusually heavy rains across the state, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to watch for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned to local weather forecasts.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Michael Lassiter, 34 years of age, and his father, James Beale, 58 years of age.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of James Barnard Brewer.

Governor Roy Cooper has named Willis “Bill” Fowler to serve as chairman of the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission.

Governor Roy Cooper today named Sheriff Graham H. Atkinson of Surry County to serve on the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission.

Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 5-11 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes, which could happen as soon as tonight according to weather forecasts.

After less than a week in office, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is already preparing for his first winter storm.

Governor Roy Cooper today named Erik Hooks to lead the state’s public safety department to direct law statewide law enforcement, emergency management, juvenile justice, and corrections divisions.