Press Releases

Governor Cooper Attends North Carolina State Fair, Highlights Western North Carolina Businesses

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina State Fair.

Governor Cooper Proposes $3.9 Billion in State Funding to Spur Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery

Less than a month after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to withstand future storms.

Governor Cooper Urges Western North Carolinians to Enroll in Disaster Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) as Relief Efforts Continue

As relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina, Governor Cooper is encouraging Western North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to enroll in

Governor Cooper Announces Environmental Justice Advisory Council Report Outlining Dozens of Recommendations to Advance Environmental Justice in North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the release of the Governor's Environmental Justice Advisory Council report, representing a significant step towards addressing Environmental Justice (EJ) concerns in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Visits Community Care Station in Buncombe County with FEMA Administrator Criswell

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Buncombe County with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and visited a Community Care Station to speak with volunteers and give an update on relief efforts in Western North Carolina.

Response and Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina continues leading a robust response and recovery with the support of federal, local, and non-profit partners.

Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Southeastern NC Counties Following Impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight

Today, Governor Roy Cooper’s requests for a federal Major Disaster Declaration

Storm Response in Western North Carolina Continues as Local, State and Federal Partners Help Those Affected

Recovery and relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina as local, state and federal partners work together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Announces Investments to Reduce Gun-Related Domestic Violence

Today, Governor Cooper announced new funding from the Governor’s Crime Commission to help criminal justice partners better enforce North Carolina’s laws to keep firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers.

Governor Cooper Joins United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina to Survey Storm Damage and Receive Briefings on Recovery Efforts

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton.