Press Releases
Governor urges continued caution as Michael treks across North Carolina
As Tropical Storm Michael’s punishing winds and rains sweep across North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the storm has claimed the life of a man who died this afternoon in Iredell County when a tree fell on his vehicle.
Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Stay Alert and Safe as Tropical Storm Michael Moves Through North Carolina
As North Carolina feels the impacts of Tropical Storm Michael, Governor Roy Cooper continued to urge all North Carolinians to take this storm seriously, and stay alert as conditions deteriorate during the day due to high winds and heavy rainfall.
North Carolina Readies for Hurricane Michael
With tropical storm warnings expanded to nearly half the state, Governor Roy Cooper this evening urged North Carolinians to stay alert and prepare for the incoming storm.
Gov. Cooper Appoints New District Court Judge for Judicial District 9
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed S. Katherine (Kat) Burnette to preside in Judicial District 9.
Gov. Cooper Issues Emergency Orders to Prepare for Hurricane Michael
To prepare North Carolina for Hurricane Michael, Governor Roy Cooper today declared a State of Emergency and waived certain transportation rules. Forecasters expect the storm to bring strong wind and rain to North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Recommends Robust State Funding Package for Hurricane Florence Recovery and Resiliency
Less than one month after Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his state budget recommendations for Florence recovery and future storm resiliency.
Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Volunteer for Ongoing Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
Governor Roy Cooper urges North Carolinians to volunteer and support communities impacted by Hurricane Florence this week and in the weeks and months ahead.
North Carolina Monitoring Hurricane Michael and Preparing for Impacts
Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Michael, even as families, businesses, schools and communities continue to clean up and rebuild from Hurricane Florence.
Gov. Cooper Directs Funding to Reopen Schools Closed by Hurricane Florence
Governor Roy Cooper today directed $25 million from the North Carolina Education Lottery Fund to speed repairs to K-12 public schools damaged by Hurricane Florence.
Governor Cooper Applauds Federal Funding For Hurricane Florence Response
Governor Roy Cooper today applauded news that Congress passed legislation that includes critical funding for Hurricane Florence recovery. Congressional leaders have indicated that North Carolina will receive approximately $1 billion of the $1.68 billion included for disaster recovery in the bill.
