Press Releases

Gov. Cooper Calls on EPA to Set Standards for Unregulated Chemicals to Better Protect Drinking Water

Federal environmental experts need to set standards for chemicals that are causing serious concerns about drinking water in North Carolina and across the country, Governor Roy Cooper wrote to Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler today.

Act Now to Participate in Hurricane Florence Home Repairs Through the STEP Program, Gov. Cooper Urges

North Carolinians must act now to participate in a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper urged today. 

Gov. Cooper Appoints Members to State Board of Elections

Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed new members to the State Board of Elections.


“North Carolinians deserve fair and honest elections, and I am confident this board will work to protect our electoral process,” said Gov. Cooper.

Governor Cooper Urges Resolution of ECU/Virginia Tech Football Series Dispute

Governor Roy Cooper is working to encourage resolution of a football scheduling dispute between East Carolina University and Virginia Tech that arose following cancellation of a game due to Hurricane Florence. 

N.C. Coastal Communities Win $1.1 Million to Improve Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access

A total of 12 coastal communities will get more than $1.1 million in grants to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The grants go to towns along the coast from Manteo to Holden Beach and many points in between.

Frigid Temperatures and More Winter Precipitation Expected This Week

Governor Cooper urges residents to follow their local weather forecast and be prepared for another round of sub-freezing temperatures and winter weather over the next few days – and to exercise caution on the roads in areas were wintry precipitation falls.

Friday Feb. 1 is the Deadline to Participate in STEP for Hurricane Florence Home Repairs

North Carolinians who are eligible for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence must take action by Friday, February 1, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper urged today. 

Governor Cooper Declares Career Pathways Week In North Carolina

To promote workforce development and strengthen connections between education and job readiness, Governor Roy Cooper has declared the week of January 28-February 1, 2019 as Career Pathways Week in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Appoints New Members to Boards and Commissions

Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed 28 new members to 23 North Carolina Boards and Commissions.

Gov. Cooper and Leaders from His Administration to Meet in New Bern Tuesday

Governor Roy Cooper and leaders from his administration will be in New Bern Tuesday to discuss issues facing Eastern North Carolina and will take part in events across the region.