Press Releases

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Guilford County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed The Honorable Tonia Cutchin to serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 18E, serving part of Guilford County.

Governor Cooper Statement on NC Supreme Court Ruling on Leandro

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on NC Supreme Court Ruling on Leandro

NC Taskforce for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies Holds Final Meeting of 2022

The North Carolina Taskforce for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies (NC TOWERS), held its final meeting of the year at Carteret Community College in Morehead City on November 1st.

Governor Cooper Tours High Point Child Care Center to Highlight NC Child Care Stabilization Grants

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited and toured the Kid Appeal Learning Center in High Point to highlight the NC Child Care Stabilization Grants.

Governor Cooper Announces $8.45 million in Workforce Development Grants to Local Communities

The North Carolina Department of Commerce has awarded 20 special grants to 11 local workforce development boards, totaling $8.45 million, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. Boards will use the grants to help jobseekers and small businesses with training and other services in response to a tight labor market.

Governor Cooper Honors NC State Women's Cross Country Team, the 2021 NCAA National Champions

Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored the North Carolina State University Women’s Cross Country Team for winning the 2021 NCAA Women’s Cross Country National Championship.

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Establishing Commission on the Future of Public Universities in North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order establishing the Commission on the Future of Public Universities to advise the Office of the Governor and the public on the status of public higher education governance in North Carolina and on strategies to successfully position the state’s universities and colleges to meet the needs of future students.

Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to State Boards and Commissions

 Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions.

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Halifax County Murders

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 murders of Levita Romane Webb, age 41, and Dexter O’Neal Miles, age 52.

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Carteret County Murders

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 murders of Phillip Raymond Fulcher, age 59 and his brother, William David Fulcher, age 57.