Press Releases
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.
Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order Closing K-12 Public Schools and Banning Gatherings of More Than 100 People
Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all K-12 public schools in North Carolina to close for a minimum of two weeks in response to COVID-19.
North Carolina Recommends New Steps to Protect Against COVID-19
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina is taking proactive steps to protect the health and wellbeing of our state in the face of growing cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 around the nation and here in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Declares State Of Emergency To Respond To Coronavirus COVID-19
Governor Roy Cooper took the next step in the state’s coronavirus COVID-19 preparedness plan today and issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency.
Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Prepare, Practice for Severe Weather
Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 1-7 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.
Governor Offers Reward for Information Related to Damage to Hickory Police Department Vehicles
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for significant property damage and endangerment to public safety
Governor Cooper urges caution on slick roads as winter storm departs North Carolina
Last night’s winter weather brought snow across North Carolina, downed trees and caused power outages around the state.
