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Two workers in the Department of Public Safety violated rules for state vehicles which cost taxpayers more than $7,000, a new report by state Auditor Beth Wood's office says
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2016 @ 3:25 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A new audit shows that a physician contracted by the state Department of Public Safety to provide services to five prisons over-billed taxpayers by more than half a million dollars between 2011 and 2014
Published: Sunday, December 4th, 2016 @ 5:23 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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As damage and road closures from Hurricane Matthew are reported across central and eastern North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging residents to take safety precautions...
Published: Sunday, October 9th, 2016 @ 11:07 am
By: McCrory Communications
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State of Emergency declared to assist with storm preparation and response.
Published: Monday, September 5th, 2016 @ 5:53 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory was joined by Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry, sheriffs, police chiefs, capitol police, highway patrol troopers, and legislators today to sign legislation that promotes transparency while protecting law enforcement officers, victims and the community
Published: Thursday, July 14th, 2016 @ 11:37 am
By: McCrory Communications
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A new leader is taking charge of The Health and Safety Leadership Team today.
Published: Sunday, June 19th, 2016 @ 5:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on the shooting that occurred in Orlando overnight
Published: Monday, June 13th, 2016 @ 12:13 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory received recommendations from the Governor's Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force today presented by Task Force co-chairman and ABC Commission Chairman Jim Gardner. In attendance were task force members and representatives from the ABC...
Published: Friday, May 27th, 2016 @ 2:09 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory has filed a declaratory judgment action asking the federal courts to clarify federal law.
Published: Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 @ 10:23 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory participated in a education bond panel discussion at East Carolina University today. If approved by voters, East Carolina University will receive $90 million for a new Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building.
Published: Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 @ 12:22 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory joined more than 120 members of the North Carolina National Guard, civilians with the National Guard Association, legislators and community leaders today for a briefing on the Connect NC bond investments in the National Guard.
Published: Sunday, March 6th, 2016 @ 7:01 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory praised North Carolina's Emergency Management team as he welcomed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director Craig Fugate and emergency managers, health officials, business leaders and first responders from across the country to Raleigh this morning. North Carolina...
Published: Thursday, February 11th, 2016 @ 1:20 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Two recent media reports have cast a spotlight on the potential "pay to play" problem with government contractors who are also donors to political campaigns.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 1:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Lawmakers spent two hours Wednesday grilling the state budget director and the public safety secretary over the extension of a prison maintenance contract by a contractor.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 1:02 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Pat McCrory commemorated Talk It Out NC's first anniversary today by calling for action to continue the fight against underage drinking. Talk It Out NC is a campaign formed by the ABC Commission to address underage drinking.
Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 @ 5:12 am
By: McCrory Communications
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement from Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry...
Published: Saturday, January 9th, 2016 @ 9:28 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory commemorated Talk It Out NC's first anniversary today by calling for action to continue the fight against underage drinking. Talk It Out NC is a campaign formed by the ABC Commission to address underage drinking.
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 8:53 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory signed a proclamation today declaring January Stalking Awareness Month in North Carolina
Published: Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 @ 11:57 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory announced that North Carolina is one of three states to be awarded a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) grant to implement an innovative reintegration of juvenile offenders into the community.
Published: Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 @ 4:51 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed September as North Carolina Preparedness Month and is encouraging North Carolina families, businesses and schools to be aware and prepare for all types of emergencies.
Published: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015 @ 4:52 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the membership of The Governor's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Use today
Published: Sunday, August 30th, 2015 @ 12:51 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed September as North Carolina Preparedness Month and is encouraging North Carolina families, businesses and schools to be aware and prepare for all types of emergencies.
Published: Saturday, August 29th, 2015 @ 5:08 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Bernard W. (B. W.) Collier II took the oath of office as Director of the State Bureau of Investigation at the State Capitol in a ceremony attended by his family, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry.
Published: Friday, July 3rd, 2015 @ 9:42 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Bernard W. (B. W.) Collier II took the oath of office as Director of the State Bureau of Investigation at the State Capitol in a ceremony attended by his family, Governor Pat McCrory and Department of Public Safety Secretary Frank Perry. The oath of office was administered by Wake County District...
Published: Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 @ 3:07 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Memorial Day weekend is North Carolina's unofficial kickoff to summer, but it also marks the beginning of hurricane season. Governor Pat McCrory has declared May 24-30, 2015 as Hurricane Preparedness Week and is encouraging residents to update their emergency plans and supply kits. Hurricane...
Published: Friday, May 22nd, 2015 @ 7:33 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month in North Carolina, joining a long-standing national effort to raise awareness about alcohol-related public health issues.
Published: Thursday, April 9th, 2015 @ 9:48 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Wednesday morning on the response to last night's snowfall across the state.
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 10:26 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory is urging people to stay off the roads tonight as the winter storm moves east across North Carolina. Forecasters have increased predicted snow and ice accumulation totals in many areas potentially making roads impassable in a portion of the central part of state.
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 1:26 am
By: Chris Downey
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Corrections officers are confronting the most violent people in our state every minute of their day. Some live under death threats not only to them... but to their family. Working in this environment comes at a price. But we will support our corrections officers and all those engaged in public...
Published: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 10:00 pm
By: Chris Downey
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments
Published: Saturday, January 31st, 2015 @ 9:32 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory is using this year's noteworthy anniversaries of Hurricanes Hazel, Hugo, Floyd, Frances and Ivan to encourage North Carolina families, businesses and schools to make a plan, get a kit and stay informed in the event of an emergency.
Published: Tuesday, August 26th, 2014 @ 6:16 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order today that creates a multi-agency task force aimed at reducing substance abuse and underage drinking. The Governor's Substance Abuse and Underage Drinking Prevention and Treatment Task Force will build on statewide prevention, treatment and...
Published: Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 @ 8:50 am
By: Chris Downey
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With Chancellor Steve Ballard and Vice Chancellor Virginia Hardy standing beside him, Gov. Pat McCrory signed an executive order May 13 that creates a multi-agency task force aimed at reducing substance abuse and underage drinking.
Published: Thursday, May 15th, 2014 @ 7:20 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Editor's note: In the interest of full disclosure we would offer the following introductory comment. In September, 1999 when Hurricane Floyd hit Beaufort County, we, like thousands of people DownEast, lost our home and much of what was in it.
Published: Monday, May 5th, 2014 @ 5:25 am
By: Hood Richardson
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