In response to Tropical Storm Fred, Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.
Press Releases
Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Response to Severe Weather
Governor Cooper Provides Update on State’s Pandemic Trends, Encourages Vaccination
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.
Canadian Pet Treats Manufacturer Selects Nash County for First U.S. Production Facility
The Crump Group Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of all natural, limited ingredient pet treats will locate its first production facility in the United States in Nash County, creating 160 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Lenoir County Health Department to Encourage More North Carolinians to Get Their Lifesaving Vaccine
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited a vaccine clinic at the Lenoir County Health Department to encourage more North Carolinians get their COVID-19 shot.
Governor Cooper Declares Rural Broadband Week to Highlight Digital Inclusion, Innovation
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed Aug. 16–20, 2021, as Rural Broadband Week to call attention to the urgent need to improve broadband access and adoption across our state.
Governor Cooper Signs Five Bills into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today:
Gov. Cooper, State Health Leaders Urge Some Schools To Revisit Decisions and Fully Implement Health Protections
Today, Governor Roy Cooper, NC DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen and State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson sent a letter to school boards that have failed to adopt the StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit urging them to protect their students and staff in the new school year.
Vitamin Manufacturer to Make $19 Million Investment in Winston-Salem
Nature’s Value Inc., a global contract vitamin and dietary supplements manufacturer, that will create more than 183 new jobs in Forsyth County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Signs Bill into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law today:
Governor Cooper Appoints New General Counsel to Administration
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Eric Fletcher will serve as General Counsel and advise on legal affairs for the Office of the Governor.