Press Releases

Governor Cooper Signs Six Bills into Law

 Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Site in New Hanover County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Cape Fear Clinic in Wilmington to see their COVID-19 operations. The clinic offers COVID-19 tests, vaccinations and monoclonal antibody treatments.

Governor Cooper Proclaims September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month

 Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the culture, history and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community in North Carolina.

Thermo Fisher to Expand Operations in Pitt County with $154 Million Investment and 290 Jobs

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will create 290 new jobs in Pitt County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $154 million to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Greenville.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Small Business Week in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed Sept. 12-19, 2021, as Small Business Week to highlight the importance of small, independent businesses and entrepreneurship to North Carolina’s economy.

Governor Cooper Signs Nine Bills into Law, Vetoes Two Bills

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

Governor Cooper Pushes Vaccination Requirements and Urges Schools Districts to Keep Mask Mandates

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.

Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Seven Western North Carolina Counties Recovering after Tropical Storm Fred

The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s Aug. 27 request for a major disaster declaration for seven North Carolina counties that were hit hard by floods after Tropical Storm Fred.

Governor Vetoes Senate Bill 636

Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Halifax County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Norlan Graves to serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 6A, serving Halifax County.