Press Releases
Governor Cooper Announces $30 million to Expand Internet Access in Rural Areas
Nearly $30 million will go to fund 18 broadband infrastructure projects with a goal of connecting 15,965 households and 703 businesses in rural North Carolina to high-speed internet, Governor Cooper announced Thursday.
Governor’s School Supply Drive Extended Through January 16
The 4th Annual Governor’s School Supply Drive is being extended to encourage more donations for supplies to support North Carolina students and teachers.
Governor Signs State Disaster Declaration for Flood Recovery After Tropical Storm Eta
Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Alexander County and the surrounding counties of Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and Wilkes, after heavy rains associated with the remains of Tropical Storm Eta caused deadly floods.
Governor Cooper Statement on Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Report
Today, Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement on the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice’s policy recommendation report:
With Modified Stay at Home Order in Effect, Gov. Cooper, Sec. Cohen and Sec. Hooks Call on Local Leaders for Additional Support
On Friday, Governor Roy Cooper, Secretary Mandy K. Cohen and Secretary Erik Hooks wrote a letter to local elected officials imploring them to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in their communities by considering additional enforcement measures.
Tree Lighting Ceremony Starts Holiday Season at State Capitol
The annual State Capitol tree lighting will be available virtually this year so all North Carolinians can enjoy this traditional beginning of the holiday season.
NC Commerce Secretary Departing Next Year
Governor Roy Cooper today announced a transition at the Department of Commerce as Secretary Anthony Copeland will step down at the end of January.
Gov. Cooper Encourages North Carolinians Without Health Insurance to Take Action by Dec. 15 Deadline
Governor Roy Cooper today encouraged North Carolinians who need health insurance for 2021 to take action before the Dec. 15 deadline and enroll or re-enroll for coverage through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov.
Governor Cooper Encourages High Schoolers to Participate in CyberStart America
Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging high school students in North Carolina to explore careers in cybersecurity by participating in CyberStart America, an online cybersecurity talent search and competition sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and SANS Institute.
Op-Ed for Publication from Governor Cooper: Help is on the Way. But First We Have to Dig Deep
When I announced North Carolina had its first known COVID case on March 3rd, most of us didn’t expect to be living like this in December.
