Press Releases
2021 Inaugural Ceremony Pool Coverage Information
While inaugural activities will look different due to the pandemic, Governor Roy Cooper and the Council of State will be sworn in on January 9, 2021 at 10 AM.
Clinical-Stage Gene Therapy Company Will Add More Than 200 Jobs in Durham County
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc., a California-based gene therapy company targeting unmet medical needs in ocular and rare diseases, will invest $82.8 million for a new gene therapy manufacturing facility in Durham County.
Governor Cooper Extends Modified Stay At Home Order Amid Rising Case Counts
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared an update today on North Carolina’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and support the vaccination effort currently underway.
Governor Cooper Promotes D. Reid Wilson to Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Chief Deputy Secretary D. Reid Wilson will be promoted to Secretary at the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) effective January 1, pending confirmation by the State Senate.
Governor Cooper Comments on Key Court Victory
Governor Roy Cooper today commented after a state Court of Appeals ruling in the M.E. v T.J. case that concerns whether individuals in a same-sex relationship can use Domestic Violence Protection Orders under state law to protect themselves from abusive partners.
Governor Extends North Carolina Evictions Moratorium
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 184, extending North Carolina’s evictions moratorium through January 31, 2021.
Governor Cooper Appoints Rep. Darren Jackson to Court of Appeals
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that he has appointed North Carolina State Representative Darren Jackson to a seat on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Governor Cooper Statement on the Passing of Former Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment following the passing of former Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight.
Governor Cooper Will Extend Evictions Moratorium
Today Governor Roy Cooper announced that he plans to extend the state’s evictions moratorium on residential evictions for non-payment of rent through at least January 31, 2021.
Governor Cooper Grants Santa an Exemption from Modified Stay at Home Order
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared an important COVID-19 update for Christmas. Santa Claus is exempt from the Modified Stay at Home Order and will be able to carry out his delivery duties on Christmas Eve.
