Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper today announced new election dates to fill the seat in North Carolina’s Third Congressional District, which has been vacant since Congressman Walter Jones, Jr. passed away earlier this month. 

Today at the Early Childhood Summit in Raleigh, Governor Roy Cooper will release the state’s 2019 NC Early Childhood Action Plan

North Carolina students can explore cybersecurity and computer science careers by competing in online games as part of a national contest, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. 

Six local partnerships across North Carolina have won grants totaling almost $1.5 million to support efforts to connect people with the skills they need to get good-paying jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. 

Tonight, Governor Cooper gave his second State of the State address, which praised North Carolinians’ determination to strengthen their schools, communities, economy, and health—particularly following disasters like Hurricane Florence—and urged legislators to match that determination by expanding

Today, Governor Roy Cooper nominated Chief Business Court Judge Louis A. Bledsoe, III and attorney Steve Warren to serve North Carolina as Special Superior Court judges.

Governor Roy Cooper has established a North Carolina Entrepreneurial Council to support policies that encourage entrepreneurship, foster economic development, and support sustainable, high-quality jobs.

 

Help is now available for local governments working to recover from Hurricane Florence, with more than $7 million in grants and loans already provided, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced 26 new appointments to 16 boards and commissions.

Aetna, a CVS Health business, is growing its presence in North Carolina and will add more than 300 new employees in High Point by the end of 2020, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.