Press Releases
Gov. Cooper Appoints New District Court Judge for Alamance County
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed a new judge to preside in Alamance County District Court. Larry Brown will serve as a District Court Judge for Judicial District 15A in Alamance County.
North Carolina coast prepares for Hurricane Maria’s arrival
As Hurricane Maria approaches the North Carolina coast, Governor Roy Cooper urged residents in coastal areas to complete their personal and home preparedness and to be alert to any changes in Maria’s track. The storm’s forecast track shifted to the west over the weekend, meaning more significant impacts to North Carolina are expected.
Governor Cooper Announces 200 New Jobs as NN, Inc. Selects North Carolina for Headquarters
NN, Inc. will move its headquarters to North Carolina, creating 200 jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The global diversified industrial company will invest $10 million to open its headquarters in Mecklenburg County and bring executive management and other core functions to North Carolina.
State Trust Fund Announces New Grants to Protect NC Lands and Waterways
Today, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that nearly $20 million in Clean Water Management Trust Fund grants have been awarded to help fund 50 projects that will conserve lands and protect waterways serving millions of North Carolinians.
North Carolina Joins 14 States in Bipartisan U.S. Climate Alliance
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina will join 14 other states in the U.S. Climate Alliance, which is the bipartisan coalition launched in response to President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. The bipartisan group of states is committed to reducing their share of the U.S. greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in the Paris Agreement.
Governor Cooper Announces $73 Million in Grants to Fight Crime, Aid Victims
$73 million in grants from the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission will go to support criminal justice programs in communities across North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The grants will fund innovative programs focused on issues including opioids, domestic violence, child trafficking, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, inmate re-entry, and services to crime victims.
Gov. Cooper on Cassidy-Graham Health Care Legislation
Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement in response to the health care legislation introduced by Senators Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham
One death in North Carolina attributed to Hurricane Irma
A Henderson County medical examiner has determined that an Edneyville man died Tuesday from carbon monoxide poisoning. The man was using a generator to power his home after severe weather knocked out electricity in the area. Local authorities have not yet released the victim’s name.
Gov. Cooper Shares Statement on Ft. Bragg Training Incident
Governor Roy Cooper today shared a statement on the training incident at Fort Bragg:
Disaster Relief Funds Available to Help Small Businesses, Workers Recover from Hurricane Matthew
Small businesses and workers in areas impacted by Hurricane Matthew will get more help to recover thanks to two programs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
