Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper is urging people along the North Carolina coast to pay close attention to Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the year.

Ford Porter, Governor Roy Cooper's spokesperson, responded to a court ruling today on religious services during COVID-19.

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today shared an update on North Carolina’s key COVID-19 indicators.

Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in North Carolina.

North Carolina is working with local manufacturers to shift their production to make critical medical supplies. 

Today, Governor Roy Cooper Issued Executive Order No. 139, which will provide additional regulatory flexibility to help ensure capacity in the state’s health care system and improve its ability to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s April 9 request for a federal disaster declaration for eighteen counties that suffered damages from severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in February.

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 7 Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor the North Carolina officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Governor Roy Cooper issued a proclamation honoring North Carolina Nurses with a week dedicated to their important work.

Starting this week, additional school buses will bring internet access to communities without it to help more North Carolina students connect to school online.