Press Releases

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 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.

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 Issues Executive Order Increasing Unemployment Payments for North Carolinians in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued an emergency Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security, to increase the amount of weekly unemployment payments available to North Carolinians in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Governor Cooper Visits Yancey and Mitchell Counties to Survey Storm Damage as Federal, State, Local and Non-profit Partners Continue Unprecedented Response to Helene

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Pensacola and Bakersville where he was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, NCDPS Secretary Eddie Buffaloe and Commander of the State Highway Patrol Colonel Freddie Johnson to assess storm damage, witness relief operations and speak with those affec

Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Buncombe County as Resources Continue to Surge into Western North Carolina During Unprecedented Response to Hurricane Helene

North Carolina’s unprecedented response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina remains in full force as responders at the state, federal and local levels continue efforts to surge resources and bring assistance into affected areas.

Unprecedented Storm Response by Local, Federal and State Resources Continues in Western North Carolina

An unprecedented response to damage caused by Hurricane Helene continues in Western North Carolina. State, federal and local response workers are working around the clock to surge assistance into the region.

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order to Support Child Care and Health Care Needs During Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

This week, Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order to allow the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to better support state child care and health care needs as the

Governor Cooper Announces Federal Employment and Training Grant for North Carolina Commerce Department to Support Helene Economic Recovery

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has received approval from the United States Department of Labor for an initial grant of $10 million to provide jobs and training services in areas that were severely impacted by Hurricane Helene.

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Travels to Transylvania and Henderson Counties, Visits Local Businesses and Thanks Volunteers and Responders

Today, Governor Cooper traveled to Transylvania and Henderson counties to assess storm damage and recovery operations in Western North Carolina.