Press Releases

Governor Cooper Requests a Major Disaster Declaration to Expedite Federal Aid for Tropical Storm Helene Recovery

Governor Roy Cooper has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government for North Carolina for 39 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for fede

Governor Cooper Warns of Danger as Catastrophic Hurricane Helene Impacts North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders urged North Carolinians today to prepare for life-threatening flooding as well as high winds, tornadoes and heavy rain as Hurricane Helene passes through the state.

Governor Cooper Announces District Court Appointment

Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Brad Salmon to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 12, serving Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties. Salmon will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Michael Onufer.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Helene

Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene as North Carolina prepares for severe weather impacts that could threaten life and property across North C

Global Maker of Mucinex Consumer Health Medicines Selects Wilson County for Major Production Facility

Reckitt*, a global leader in health, hygiene and nutrition, will establish a major production plant in Wilson County to produce the over-the-counter medicine Mucinex, creating 289 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $145.59 million in Wilson.

Joined by Education and Business Leaders from Both Parties, Governor Cooper Vetoes HB10

Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed HB10, the Republican scheme to take taxpayer money out of public schools and redirect it to private schools.

ICYMI: Rural Counties Emphasize the Dangers of Republican Scheme to Funnel Millions of Taxpayer Dollars to Private School Vouchers

Legislative Republicans’ plan to spend $625 million this year on taxpayer funded private school vouchers instead of public schools will hurt rural communities the most. And school boards and leaders in rural North Carolina are speaking out.

Gov. Cooper Warns of Impending Early Childhood Education and Child Care Crisis as Stop Gap Funding Falls Short

This week, the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is releasing $67.5 million in stop gap funding to stabilize North Carolina’s early childhood education and child care centers, the last scheduled payment of Child Care Stabilization Grants. Initiated in 2021, Child Care Stabi

Governor Cooper Travels to Brunswick County to Assess Damage Following Severe Storm

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Brunswick County to meet with local emergency management officials to assess storm damage and discuss impacts from the recent tropical system.

Hazardous Weather Causes Severe Flooding and Damage in Southeast North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency response leaders continue to respond to hazardous weather impacting the state and are beginning the damage assessment process for communities impacted by the storm.