Press Releases
Gov. Cooper Encourages Public to Remain Vigilant Due to Remaining Snow and Ice in Some Areas of North Carolina
With some portions of North Carolina receiving up to 20 inches of snow and ice, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to remain cautious as cold temperatures will result in refreezing.
Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads
With much of North Carolina under several inches of snow and more snow and ice on the way, Governor Cooper is urging residents to stay off roads that are extremely dangerous in many areas.
As Major Winter Storm Moves In, Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Complete Winter Storm Preparations
Today, as parts of North Carolina begin to feel the effects of a major winter storm, Governor Cooper is urging residents to quickly finish their storm preparations, be ready for power outages and plan to stay off the roads once conditions worsen.
Department of Commerce Declares NC Fishery Disaster Due to Hurricane Florence
Today, US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross granted Governor Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration related to damage to North Carolina’s marine fishing industry in Hurricane Florence.
Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Governor Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm expected to hit the state starting Saturday.
Global Ingredient Supplier Selects Alamance County for New Distribution Center
Universal Preserv-A-Chem, Inc. (UPI) has selected Mebane as the new location for its natural ingredients and chemical supply business, creating 39 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $17 million in Mebane with the project.
Governor Cooper Appoints New Members to State Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced 34 new appointments to state boards and commissions.
Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Get Ready Now for Winter Storm
With much of North Carolina forecast to feel the effects of a major winter storm, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to be ready, as the State Emergency Response Team makes its preparations.
North Carolina Wins $23 Million Grant to Replace Bridges in Rural Communities
North Carolina today won a grant of $23 million to replace dozens of bridges in 17 of the state’s most economically distressed counties.
North Carolina Education and Business Leaders Work to Shape the Future of Computer Science Education for the State
K-12 educators, Career Technical Education coordinators, representatives from the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, and representatives from the Fidelity Investments IT talent development program will participate in the Experience More Comp Sci Educator Workshop at the Experience More Summit on Work-Based Learning on December 7.
