Press Releases

Governor Cooper Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Members of Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic and Latino Affairs

Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a ceremony at the NC Executive Mansion celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and achievements of the Hispanic, Latino, Latinx and Latine communities across North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Celebrates Opening of Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School in Guilford County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper spoke at the Sylvia Mendez Newcomers School ribbon cutting ceremony in High Point.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for the Town of Landis Affected by EF-1 Tornado

On Monday, October 2, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of Landis in Rowan County that suffered damages from an EF-1 tornado on August 7.

Governor Cooper Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina to recognize the importance of staying safe online.

Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina Manufacturing Week

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October 1-7 North Carolina Manufacturing Week.

N.C. Land and Water Fund Awards over $45 Million to Protect Natural Areas, Waterways, Historic Sites and Military Buffers

The North Carolina Land and Water Fund Board of Trustees met Sept. 19 and 20 to consider grant applications and make awards for projects that will protect North Carolina’s land and water from the mountains to the coast.

Program to employ neurodiverse professionals reaches milestone of serving 100 North Carolinians, Governor Cooper announces

North Carolina’s employment program for early career autistic professionals, LiNC-IT, has achieved an important milestone, Governor Roy Cooper announced.

Governor Cooper Signs Seven Bills, Vetoes Two Bills and Lets Three Bills Become Law

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

Governor Cooper Tours Fayetteville Technical Community College to Celebrate Clean Energy Week and Highlight Workforce Training Programs

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) to celebrate Clean Energy Week and highlight the community college’s innovative military workforce training programs.

Governor Cooper Signs Three Bills, Vetoes One Bill

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