Press Releases
Governor Cooper Proclaims February as Black History Month In North Carolina
Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed February as Black History Month in North Carolina.
Gov. Cooper Names Chief Justice of NC Supreme Court
Today, Governor Roy Cooper named Associate Justice Cheri Beasley as Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
NC360 Offers 360-Degree Views of N.C. Attractions
North Carolina is launching NC360, an online immersive experience that allows anyone across the world to virtually explore the state's natural and cultural attractions, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The project is made possible by the NC Department of Information Technology.
Final Deadline to Participate in STEP Program for Florence Home Repairs is Sunday, February 10
North Carolina homeowners who want to participate in a special program that provides rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence must take action by Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 11:59 pm, Governor Roy Cooper urged today.
Special Committee on School Shootings Presents Recommendations to Governor Roy Cooper
To strengthen school safety and help prevent school shootings, North Carolina schools needs to ramp up training for law enforcement and educators, improve physical security at schools, gather better information about potential threats, and invest in more mental health support for schools
Gov. Cooper Announces First Teachers to Receive Governor’s Educator Discovery Award
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) announced the first recipients of the Governor’s Educator Discovery Award. Seth Hardison, Amanda Hoke and Emily Warnke will each receive a $1,000 award to help them pursue professional development opportunities.
Deadline Extended to Feb. 10 to Participate in STEP Program for Florence Home Repairs
The deadline for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence has been extended to Sunday, February 10, 2019 Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Statement on the Virginia Governor
Governor Roy Cooper’s statement on the Virginia governor:
Gov. Cooper Calls on EPA to Set Standards for Unregulated Chemicals to Better Protect Drinking Water
Federal environmental experts need to set standards for chemicals that are causing serious concerns about drinking water in North Carolina and across the country, Governor Roy Cooper wrote to Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler today.
North Carolina Receives Federal Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Michael
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a federal disaster declaration for 21 North Carolina counties that were hit hard by Tropical Storm Michael in October.
