Press Releases

Governor Cooper Volunteers at Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Expresses Gratitude for Their Work During Busy Thanksgiving Season

Today, Governor Roy Cooper volunteered at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. He thanked staff and volunteers for their work and packed Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) boxes of food for low-income seniors.

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Mecklenburg County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed the Honorable Kimberly Best to serve as Superior Court Judge serving Mecklenburg County, Judicial District 26B. She will fill the vacant seat created by the retirement of Judge W. Robert Bell.

Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions today.

Governor Cooper Signs Budget and Two Bills into Law

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

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Encourages Families to Get Vaccinated at Forsyth County Family Vaccination Site Offering Vaccines for All Ages

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. visited and toured the family vaccination site at St. Peter's Church & World Outreach Center in Forsyth County.

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Brad Salmon to serve as District Court Judge to Judicial District 11, which serves Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties.

Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina Manufacturing Week

Governor Roy Cooper has declared it North Carolina Manufacturing Week. With the largest workforce in the Southeast, manufacturing remains essential to the success of every sector of our state’s economy as manufacturing operations continue amid the global pandemic.

Governor Cooper Vetoes One Bill

Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:

FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Cone Health Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Site

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Guilford County to see their monoclonal antibody infusion center.

Governor Cooper Encourages Faith Leaders to Help Strengthen Community Vaccination Efforts

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.