Press Releases

Governor Cooper Joins National Bipartisan Effort to Expand K-12 Computer Science Education

To help ensure every North Carolina student has access to the skills and training they need to be ready for college and career, Governor Cooper today announced that he is joining the Governors’ Partnership for K-12 Computer Science.
 

Gov. Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments in Two Districts

Today, Governor Cooper announced new judicial appointments in Districts 9 and 27A.

Governor Cooper Proclaims April 23 – 27 as Reentry Week in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April 23-27, 2018 as Reentry Week in North Carolina to draw attention to efforts to help formerly incarcerated people become productive members of their communities.

Hometown Strong Announces Initial County Partnerships

Today, Hometown Strong announced six initial partnerships with counties across North Carolina. Initial partnerships announced today include Burke, Edgecombe, Lenoir, Madison, Pasquotank, and Robeson Counties.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency for Tornadoes to Allow for Possibility of Federal Aid

Gov. Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order 41 to declare a State of Emergency for Guilford and Rockingham counties, areas that suffered significant damages after a tornado touched down Sunday.

Gov. Cooper and Leaders from His Administration to Meet in Asheville Monday

Governor Roy Cooper and leaders from his administration will be in Asheville Monday to discuss issues facing W

Manufacturer to Add New Products, 19 Jobs in Anson County Expansion

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, technologies and services, will expand operations in Wadesboro, creating 19 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $5.4 million in its Anson County facilities, enabling the introduction of its STAHL line of crane products into the North American market.

Governor Cooper Details Recommendations for Safer Schools, More Nurses & Counselors, More Funding for School Resource Officers

For a fact sheet on the governor’s recommendations, click HERE.

Ahead of the release of his short session budget, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his recommendations and requests to improve school safety and youth mental health. The Governor’s budget will recommend $130 million to protect students and prevent school violence. Cooper announced his school safety package at Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsborough where he was joined by educators, school support personnel and law enforcement.

Tornado Damage Being Assessed to Determine Possible Assistance for Survivors

Following severe storms that swept through North Carolina on Sunday, damage assessments are currently underway in Guilford and Rockingham counties to determine if any state or federal aid may be available to help individuals and co

Tornado Damage Being Assessed to Determine Possible Assistance for Survivors

Following severe storms that swept through North Carolina on Sunday, damage assessments are currently underway in Guilford and Rockingham counties to determine if any state or federal aid may be available to help individuals and co