Press Releases

Better internet access is coming to 19 rural, economically disadvantaged counties in North Carolina thanks to nearly $10 million in grants, Governor Roy Cooper announced today along with the NC Department of Information Technology and its Broadband Infrastructure Office.

North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2018 with a total of $25.3 billion. Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Honoring the nearly 900,000 small businesses operating in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 5 – 11, 2019 as Small Business Week in the state.

Pella Corporation, a leading manufacturer of window and door products for residential and commercial use, will create 124 jobs at its new manufacturing facility in Rockingham County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Roy Cooper today underwent an elective procedure to repair a herniated disc that was causing lower back pain. The governor is alert and resting, reading bills and directing staff. Today’s procedure took place at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. 

As North Carolina works to rebuild from past storms, Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to take steps now to get ready for the next hurricane season.

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed David K. Baker, Sr. to serve as district court judge for Judicial District 10B in Wake County. 
 

Governor Cooper's spokesperson, Jamal Little, shared the following statement on the NCGA House budget: 

Governor Roy Cooper addressed educators at the North Carolina Association of Educators Rally for Respect on Halifax Mall in downtown Raleigh. See below for Gov. Cooper's remarks as prepared: 

Today, Governor Cooper returned to UNC-Charlotte after speaking to the Rally for Respect in Raleigh. He brought the message from North Carolina teachers that they stand with the UNC-Charlotte community and are supporting and praying for them.