Press Releases

Governor Cooper Calls on Walt Disney Company and DirecTV to Reach Broadcast Agreement So North Carolinians Can Cheer on Favorite Teams This Fall

Today, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the Walt Disney Company and DirecTV urging them to end their dispute and come to a broadcast agreement that would allow North Carolina customers to get the services they’ve paid for and to view Atlantic Coast Conference football games and other popular

Governor Cooper and Democratic Leaders Highlight Republican Legislators Plan to Pour Millions of Taxpayer Dollars into Private Schools while Abandoning Public Schools

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic legislative leaders held a press conference highlighting Republican legislators' disastrous plan to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on taxpayer funded private school vouchers while that should be going to public schools.

Governor Cooper Announces District Attorney Appointment

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson as District Attorney to replace retiring District Attorney Ben David in Prosecutorial District 6, serving New Hanover and Pender counties.

Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Help Accurately Pinpoint High-Speed Internet Needs Across the State

Today, Governor Roy Cooper urged North Carolina local and tribal governments, nonprofits and broadband service providers to help identify areas across the state that need better access to high-speed internet.

Governor Cooper Tours Leicester Elementary School in Buncombe County, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Leicester Elementary School in Buncombe County as part of the “Year of Public Schools” education tour and delivered supplies collected from the

Governor Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper Visit Chimney Rock State Park and Local Small Businesses, Highlight North Carolina’s Record-Breaking Tourism Industry Ahead of Labor Day Holiday

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper visited Chimney Rock State Park and local shops to highlight North Carolina’s record-breaking tourism industry including our beautiful state parks and thriving small businesses ahead of Labor Day. The Governor and First Lady were j

Parks and Recreation Authority Awards $17.9 Million to Local Communities for Park Projects, Accessibility Improvements

Governor Roy Cooper announced today $17.9 million in grants to fund 46 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). The Parks and Recreation Authority approved the grants at an Aug. 23 meeting.

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Guilford County Murder

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Jaishon Banks, age 36.

Governor Offers Reward in Missing Persons Case in Guilford County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Venus Shawn Rose.

Governor Offers Reward For Information on Bladen County Murder

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Martha Maxwell, age 51.