Press Releases

More than 180,000 North Carolina households are getting critical assistance affording high-speed internet service thanks to a federal relief program that helps families in need pay internet bills and fully participate in the digital economy.

In recognition of exciting developments in North Carolina’s golf industry, Governor Roy Cooper has declared today, Tuesday, August 31st, as “North Carolina Golf Day.” 

Today Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 229. The Executive Order extends several provisions outlined in Executive Order 224 that direct the State Health Director to issue statewide standing orders for testing and vaccination.

Governor Roy Cooper visited a drive-thru vaccine clinic hosted by the Nash County Health Department today to encourage North Carolinians to get their shot to protect themselves and their communities.

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

 Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Jennifer Karpowicz Bland to serve as District Court Judge for Judicial District 1, which serves Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank and Perquimans counties.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order providing flexibility for certain law enforcement training classes to continue operating during the pandemic and ensure continuity in the training for current and new law enforcement in North Carolina.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper requested that President Biden issue a federal major disaster declaration following Tropical Storm Fred for western North Carolina counties that suffered extensive damages from flooding and landslides.

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

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro to thank the owner, Gabe Barker, and employees for their work to help protect staff, patrons and the community.