Press Releases
North Carolina Readies for Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias is moving northward along the Florida coast and has North Carolina in its path with threats of heavy rainfall, storm surge, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and dangerous rip currents.
North Carolina Prepares as Hurricane Isaias Approaches
Although Hurricane Isaias has slowed its advance, the storm remains a threat to North Carolina for localized flooding, dangerous rip currents, power outages and road closures.
Governor Cooper Declares Emergency as North Carolina Prepares for Hurricane Isaias
North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with plans including safeguards for COVID-19.
Governor Cooper Establishes Task Force to Address Racial Inequity in the State Criminal Justice System
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 today, forming the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice.
Governor Cooper Urges Caution at Coast as Arthur Approaches North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper is urging people along the North Carolina coast to pay close attention to Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the year.
North Carolinians Urged to be Ready for Severe Weather
Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to be prepared for severe weather and the possibility of power outages overnight and into Monday afternoon, as a strong cold front moves across the state.
Governor Cooper Pushes for Key Federal Changes to Make Food, Healthcare More Accessible
Governor Roy Cooper has written to President Donald J. Trump to ask for key waivers that will allow North Carolina to adapt federal food and healthcare programs to better serve North Carolinians in the COVID-19 crisis.
NC 2-1-1 to Provide Assistance for COVID-19
Governor Roy Cooper today announced NC 2-1-1 by United Way of North Carolina as a resource for people to call for assistance related to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order to Close Sit-Down Service at Restaurants and Bars and Make State Unemployment Benefits More Widely Available
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina restaurants and bars will be closed to sit-down service and limited to take-out or delivery orders starting at 5 pm tonight, March 17, 2020.
North Carolina to Close Restaurants and Bars for Dine-In Customers, Allow Takeout and Delivery Operations to Continue
Governor Roy Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are holding a media briefing today at 2 pm.
