Press Releases

Today, Governor Roy Cooper named 8 individuals to the North Carolina State Board of Elections. The individuals are required to come from a list of names provided by the political parties with the highest number of registered affiliates (Democratic Party) and the second highest number of registered affiliates (Republican Party).

Much of North Carolina is feeling the effects of the latest winter storm, and North Carolinians should follow forecasts closely as snowfall spreads across the state, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned today.

Governor Cooper is urging North Carolinians to pay close attention to the weather forecast today and tomorrow as low temperatures and the potential for a wintry mix of precipitation impact the state.

Offshore drilling threatens North Carolina’s economy and environment with little benefit to the state and should not be allowed off our coast, Governor Roy Cooper told the federal government today.

Middle school teachers from across the state will come together Thursday in RTP for a one-day professional development program to help connect classroom STEM learning with careers.

Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 4 – 10 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March as Music In Our Schools Month in North Carolina to highlight the importance of music education. 

GE Aviation, a global manufacturer of aircraft engines and components, will create 146 full-time jobs over four years at its facilities in Asheville and West Jefferson, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest nearly $105 million to add production capacity supporting its revolutionary ceramic matrix composite (CMC) line of engine components.

In honor of women pioneers and entrepreneurs across the state, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March as Women’s History Month. This year’s theme, “Recognizing the Contributions of Women at Work,” salutes the many North Carolina women who have paved the way for others in the workforce and in our communities. 

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced 56 appointments to various state boards and commissions for North Carolina, including the Criminal Justice Information Network, the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences Advisory Commission and the Forestry Council